Thesouthern most reef in the world near Lord Howe Island is the home to
500 species of marine life and 90 species of coral. If you love to
snorkel, then the crystal clear water surrounding Lord Howe Island is
second to none. For those who are not so familiar where it is located,
Lord Howe is in the Tasman Sea almost exactly east of Port Macquarie
(circa 1.5hr flight from Port Macquarie). When looking for a place to
stay, look at the Lord Howe Island packages for holiday accommodation including holiday apartments in Lord Howe Island to spend a relaxing night while on holiday.
Lets check out few things to enjoy while on holiday here.
- Snorkel at Neds Beach in Lord Howe Island and you will be fascinated with spectacular marine life and corals.
- Take a ride on a glass bottom boat where you can see some of the marine life below without getting wet.
- Enjoy a day of scuba diving at one of the 60 popular dive sites.
- If you are a more experienced diver, you also have the opportunity to enjoy deep sea diving.
- Surf or body board at “Champagne Surf” at Blinky Beach.
- If you love kayaking, then enjoy a leisurely paddle from Neds Beach to Roach Island. This is also a superb way of enjoying the serenity and beauty surrounding Lord Howe Island.
- Go walking or hiking enjoying the nature and spectacular scenery of this pretty island. One of the popular walks is the walk to Transit Hill where you will get the chance to soak in the breathtaking beauty across the island towards the ocean.
- The 8 hour challenging return climb to the summit of Mt Gower
is not for the faint hearted. The challenging day hike consists of
steep drops and rope assisted climbs. Those who are up to the challenge
are rewarded with some of the rare plants and wild life confined only to
Lord Howe Island.
- Take advantage of the many vantage points in the island to enjoy bird watching. Lord Howe Island is popular as a premier bird watching destination in Australia.
- Play a round of golf in one of the most scenic golf courses in the world which is in the midst of rainforests, mountains and the ocean.
- Take a bike ride along the 13km scenic track which takes you past golden beaches and through rainforests.
- Whether you are walking or cycling, you will be tempted to stop and have a swim in the crystal clear waters at one of the spectacular beaches in Lord Howe Island.
Online reservations are also possible via this link. Select “New South Wales” as the state and “Lord Howe Island” as the region for your search.
