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Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island Area

Lord Howe Island Marine Reserve

Attraction - Natural


Lord Howe Island is located approximately 630 kilometres off the north coast of NSW. It is surrounded by several small islets. The admiralty group lie to the north-east and Ball's Pyramid, a striking monolithic spire rising 549 metres from the sea, is located 23 kilometres southwest.

One of the most fascinating and unique features of Lord Howe Island is the world's most southerly barrier coral reef and associated lagoon. Over 64 species of corals have been identified within island waters.

The island group (Lord Howe, The Admiralties, Ball's Pyramid and Sundry smaller islands) is an outstanding example of an island system that has developed from submarine volcanic activity. A high proportion of rare and endemic plants and animals can be found on the island.

In December 1982, Lord Howe Island became the first site in New South Wales to be included on UNESCO's world heritage list.


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Lord Howe Island Marine Reserve
Waters off
Lord Howe Island, NSW 2898
Toll Free: 1800 240 937
Telephone: 02 - 6563 2114
Email: lhi.visitorcentre@bigpond.com
Website: www.lordhoweisland.info
Entry is free!

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