Level 4, 66 Wyndham Street
Auckland, New Zealand
Lord Howe Island is an island territory of the Australian state of New South Wales situated in the Tasman Sea some 550 km east of the mainland. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1982 on account of its beauty and biodiversity. The island is crescent shaped and forms the top of an extinct underwater volcano and seamount, projecting above the surface of the ocean. It has the southern-most coral reef in the world.
Lord Howe Island is very much geared up for outdoor recreation: bushwalking, trekking, guided and self-guided walks, fish feeding, swimming, surfing, Scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, bird watching and reef walks are all popular. Sports are also an option: golf, tennis and bowls especially. Deep sea, rock and shore fishing charters are available. For the more laid back, options include picnics, barbecues, bicycling and dining out.
Things to see and do
* Scuba diving & Snorkeling
* Beaches
* Bird watching
* Water sports
* Reef walks
Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
Currency – Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language – English
Land Area – 56 km²
Population – 350 approx
Time – GMT plus ten hours
Electricity - 2 angled pins and 1 flat pin centered below Australian style
International Country Telephone Code – 61
Travel Links – Lord Howe Island is approximately 2 hours direct flying time with QantasLink from Sydney (daily), Brisbane (daily) and Port Macquarie (weekly). Connecting services are available from most Australian state capital cities.