Lord Howe Island

Location: Positioned amidst the Pacific, some 375 miles east of Australia. Just 11kms long and 2 kms in width this tiny gem of the Australian continent is a little known paradise winding around an aquamarine lagoon in the state of New South Wales. Immaculate as it is in its beauty, the island is one of the best place for relaxing in the lap of unscathed nature. Rising out of the sea like a shiny orb the island is remote, serene and outstanding in its splendor. The rich flora, fauna and marine life of the island makes the place extremely pretty. Some two thirds of it is covered with green foliage and the sparkling beaches add more magnificence to it. In order to maintain the clarity of the island the tourist intake of the place is limited. Only 400 visitors are allowed at a time to this island. The island has a balmy climate throughout the year. The site was declared a World Heritage site in the year 1982.

Accessibility: Reaching your dream destination as Lord Howe Island can be referred to as, is not that difficult. Its just a two hour flight from Sydney. The island is especially a hot favorite with the adventure-seeking people and can be booked for short trips.

Features: A very minuscule island but lots to explore.

• Often termed as the land of perpetual spring Mt Lidgbird and Mount Gower are the two exotic mountains of the island.
• The plateau of Lord Howe, whose exceptionality lies in the fact that it is inundated in the sea.
• The Settlement Beach which is unique in itself for the huge Green turtles living in the unfathomable cavern called the Sylph Hole
• A very close interaction with the fishes at the Ned's Beach who love to be hand fed
• The Ball's pyramid: Located in the South east of the island it's a rocky islet, which is an erosional residue of a shield volcano.

Things To Do: Water sports of diverse kinds are practiced here. The island is one of the best diving spots of Australia. The sunken upland of Lord Howe is near about 1000 metres deep and provides excellent opportunities of dive walls, pinnacles, reefs and gutters. Deep sea fishing, snorkeling, and sighting of whales and dolphins are some of the

Accommodation: The Island holds excellent accommodation facilities for the visitors. The Capella Lodge is the most expensive and the well-accepted lodging in the island. It charges about $626 per night. If you want to feel the sea right at your doorstep then Arajilla Retreat will suit you more. Apart from these two the Pinetrees is also a classy place to stay in