Lord Howe Island is Just Paradise. Immerse in Lord Howe's spectacular World Heritage-listed natural surroundings and experience some of the world’s best day hikes, snorkel the world's southernmost coral reef, hand-feed the fish at Ned’s Beach and wander along white-sanded beaches.
Welcoming just 400 visitors at any one time, this island paradise is a quick two-hour flight from Australia's east coast. Now is the perfect time to visit.
Lord Howe Island welcomes just 400 visitors at any one time, which means it’s never crowded. As accommodation is limited, it’s important to book flights and accommodation at the same time.
There’s a great range of accommodation available on Lord Howe including lodges, guesthouses and self-contained apartments. To send an email enquiry direct to a preferred accommodation, click the ‘enquire’ button. QantasLink flights may be booked online, or alternatively flight bookings, accommodation and complete holiday packages are available through specialist travel agents.
ALL AccommodationLord Howe offers a range of great dining options, from home-style fare to and contemporary cuisine. Enjoy home-baked roast dinners and the island’s famous ‘fish fries’ to sophisticated menus featuring internationally-inspired fine dining.
ALL DININGMt Gower, Ned’s Beach, Ball’s Pyramid, Erscott’s Hole, North Bay, Transit Hill, Blinky Beach, Malabar Hill, Old Settlement, Admiralty Islands.
EXPLORE MORELord Howe Island is considered an outstanding example of an island ecosystem evolved from submarine volcanic activity.
EXPLORE MOREA little over 600 kilometres from the north coast of NSW, rising through the clear waters of the southwest Pacific Ocean, lies the remains of an extinct volcano.
EXPLORE MORELord Howe Island is a remnant of a now-extinct shield volcano, dating some 7 million years, which has been eroded to one-fortieth of its original size.
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Travel to Lord Howe Island – June 2022
The Lord Howe Island Tourism Association has consulted with its accommodation, food and beverage and tour operator members and would like to strongly advise visitors to Lord Howe return a negative PCR or RAT test in the 24 hours prior to arrival on the island.
Please consult with your chosen accommodation regarding testing negative to either test prior to arrival to ensure you’re aligned with its arrival policy. Evidence of a negative test result may be required by your lodge prior to check-in. Please also check on flexible booking conditions relating to Covid-19. Flight with Qantas can be changed or cancelled with credits issued for future holidays.
Lord Howe is a small community with its limited guest numbers at capacity into 2023. The Gower Wilson Memorial Hospital is a small facility without an Intensive Care Unit.
If you arrive on Lord Howe and present with Covid-19, you are required to isolate at your accommodation until you return a negative test. Extended accommodation is at guests’ own expense and impacts the stays of next-arriving guests.
Returning a negative PCR or RAT test is a good indicator but is not foolproof; as a bottom line, if you feel unwell, please do not travel and instead postpone your holidays on Lord Howe for a future date.
For further information regarding self-isolation rules for Covid-19 please visit the NSW Health website here.
For more information about the LHI Covid-19 Policy, please see our Covid-19 QandA page.
Travelling within NSW
You are able to travel anywhere within NSW.
For more information about Covid-19 rules in NSW, please visit www.nsw.gov.au.
If you have recently arrived from overseas, follow the rules for international arrivals.
Entering NSW from another Australian state or territory
Before you plan to travel to NSW make sure to check current rules and restrictions in place.
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