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THE LAST PARADISE
Rising out of the sea off the NSW coast is one of Australia's tiniest treasures – the dreamy, crescent-shaped Lord Howe Island. Just 11 kms long and 2 kms wide curved round an aquamarine lagoon, the island was World Heritage listed in 1982 for its unique beauty and rare collection of flora, fauna and marine life.

> Forests cover two thirds of its landmass, while its many beaches are safe, pristine and tranquil. At the southern end the towering mountains of Mt. Lidgbird and Mt. Gower stand sentinel over this land of perpetual spring – a sanctuary for all who visit.

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FAMOUS FOR...

The pure beaches beg to be walked on with that someone special in your hand.

Some of the best diving in the world 490 species of fish, 93 coral species 4% of which are unique to Lord Howe and two accredited Diving Schools. The submerged plateau of Lord Howe is 1,000 metres deep with the opportunity to dive walls, caves, swim-throughs and pinnacles, reefs, gutters and craters.

A 7 million year old volcano ... just a youngie And the southern most coral reef in the world – little changed but smaller in size than when it ascended from the seabed all those years ago. They say its isolation has sustained its perfection.

A world first The island has its own Calendar of Natural Events listing every natural happening on a month to month basis. From birds hatching, birds arriving and departing, flora budding, flora flowering, fauna to be seen, where to find hidden places and rare plants.

DID YOU KNOW...?

Shallow waters reveal the wonders of the ocean to snorkellers.

Lord Howe's tourist intake is strictly controlled, with 400 visitors allowed at any one time. Just 10,000 tourists visit the island each year.
Take the chance to get up close and personal with the fish at Ned's Beach – they love to be hand fed! Or head to Settlement Beach to see if you can spot a large Green Turtle – they live in a deep waterhole called the Sylph Hole.
Watersports such as diving and snorkelling are popular on Lord Howe, as is deepsea fishing. There are also regular sightings of whales and dolphins.
Residents on Lord Howe are not permitted to own cats – and with the island's vast collection of wildlife and birds, it's easy to see why. There are 130 species of birds, 24 butterfly species and 14 species of seabirds which breed in colonies on the island. The island is also home to 14 species of land bird, including the once endangered Lord Howe Island Woodhen.

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Climate

Temperatures range from around 28 Celsius in summer to about 10 Celsius in winter. July, August and September sometimes attract winds off the southern ocean.

Distance from Sydney

The island is located approximately 700km north-east of Sydney and 550km east of Port Macquarie. It's a two-hour flight from Sydney. Holidays and short-breaks can be booked direct to properties, to the Island's Visitor Centre or through travel agents.

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