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Snorkelling

The calm waters of the lagoon are ideal for kids. Paddle at the edge or snorkel above colourful corals just metres from the shore.

Diving

Lord Howe Island’s abundant marine life and crystal clear waters attract divers from around the world to explore some of the best dive sites on the planet.

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Who doesn't like peachy fluffy clouds! ☁️☁️🍑

You never know when the perfect sunset is coming, so when the sky starts to change colours, it's time to stop for a moment and soak in the serenity 🌺 🌴

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From where the cloud forest meets the world's most southern coral reef 🌴

Welcome to the summit of Mount Gower on @unesco World Heritage paradise #LordHoweIsland 🏝️

📷 On tour with @jackshick_lhiphotography from @seatosummitexpeditions
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Do you like our outdoor wellness retreat? On #LordHoweIsland, the stunning natural environment goes very well with mindfulness 🌴🧘🌺

Today, we're out exploring the best feel-good views with Nicole from @lordhowe.yoga. Start your day with an energising vinyasa yoga class overlooking the lagoon, and then find your own little secret spots to disconnect throughout the day 🧚

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Sometimes the best plans are no plans! 🏖️🍉🌴

Seize the sunny day and find a BBQ spot near your favourite beach for the arvo. The BBQ areas on #LordHoweIsland are serviced and stocked with firewood every morning, and you're guaranteed great views! 🙌

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Have you met the happiest fish in the world? 🐠🐠🐠

Ned's Beach on #LordHoweIsland is a sanctuary heaven for marine souls and humans alike! Feed the fish with pellets from @nedsbeachlhi, snorkel straight off the beach, dig your feet in the golden sand and relaaax 🏖️

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Window seat, please! 🙋

The journey starts from the sky here on #LordHoweIsland! Jumping in next to @the_frozzies_travellers here on a scenic flight with @easternairservicespmq to get a good view of the tiny island with endless beauty! 🌴🌺

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You can stop looking, paradise found! 🏝️🪸⛰️

The serene and pristine scenery of #LordHoweIsland is unreal! Which is probably why people often say they’re going back to reality when leaving the island!

📹 The Old Gulch by @russell.chris_
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It's that wonderful time of the year: Coral spawning on #LordHoweIsland! 🪸🪸🪸

The sheltered lagoon and surrounding waters host the world's most southern coral reef and provide perfect conditions for coral gardens to thrive in a highly delicate ecosystem. Once a year, we're incredibly fortunate to experience the reef come to life as corals spawn and reproduce.

Here captured by island naturalist Ian Hutton, the coral spawn turned the lagoon a vibrant green colour!

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Some call it GOAT House Cave walk; we call it Greatest Of All Times walk 🙌

Just a few more rope sections here before reaching the end and joining @_la.clem.de.la.clem for lunch more than halfway up Mount Lidgbird on #LordHoweIsland. This self-guided hike is one of the many challenging yet incredibly rewarding experiences on Lord Howe - and a great way to test your fitness level before conquering Mount Gower 🌴🧗🌴

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Did you know that #LordHoweIsland is one of @australia's premier bird-watching destinations, with seabirds breeding here in the hundreds of thousands? 🕊️

The Red-tailed Tropicbird, here captured by @herds_of_birds, can currently be sighted from the Malabar Hill and Goathouse Cave walks. Find a lunch spot with a view and watch them perform their balletic, airborne courting rituals 💃🕺

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How to start a beautiful day on #LordHoweIsland? ✨☀️

Choices are many in paradise! Go for a sunrise hike, a morning swim or grab your favourite book and choose a favourite beach! Here captured by @auroramaffeis, the lagoon is a wonderful place to stroll, swim and gaze! 🩱🏖️💙

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The far reaches of paradise 🌴🌿⛰️

Mount Gower: Where the Gnarled Mossy Cloud Forest lives alongside the world's most southern coral reef. Both are incredibly diverse ecosystems and home to some of the world's rarest beings and plants. Both are right at your doorstep on #LordHoweIsland 🙌

📷 The Mount Gower climb with @jackshick_lhiphotography from @seatosummitexpeditions
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Meet the biosecurity team on #LordHoweIsland 👏

Recently, professional detection dog trainer Steve Austin visited Lord Howe to train this incredible team. With a long history of successful and ongoing conservation programs to protect and enhance World Heritage values, Lord Howe Island’s renowned pristine natural environment is maintained through world-class conservation efforts that began more than 100 years ago and continue today.

Help us protect paradise by:

🌿 Following the Lord Howe Island importation guidelines for plant matter, animals, and freight.
🥾 Reading the LHI biosecurity checklist and following this guide by ensuring your gear, including boots, is cleaned before your departure
👀 Reporting biosecurity risks such as rodent sightings and noxious weeds.

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Where would you go for a special moment? 😍

The two Norfolk pines at Lover's Bay on #LordHoweIsland were initially used as channel markers for boats navigating into the lagoon. Today, these majestic trees still stand tall and are constantly surrounded by love, as this charming and secluded bay is often chosen as the spot to celebrate special moments with loved ones 🧡

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How soothing are these sounds of paradise? 🌿🪸🌺

#LordHoweIsland is an outstanding example of an oceanic island ecosystem that developed from volcanic activity, which then eroded and formed a platform to receive sedimentary deposits. The oldest exposed rocks are found on Malabar Hill and are approximately 6.9 million years old.

📖📹 Thanks to @justingilligan
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Looking for a secluded paradise beach? 🏝️

Then you’re in luck on #LordHoweIsland where you’ll find a beautiful sandy beach pretty much everywhere you go 😍

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Did you know that sea turtles can be sighted on #LordHoweIsland all year round? 🐢🐢🐢

This gorgeous Hawksbill sea turtle captured by @russell.chris_ likes to hang out at Ned's Beach, where you can snorkel straight off the beach and immerse yourself in the underwater paradise of this lively sanctuary zone.

The Hawksbills are critically endangered, and we are privileged to experience them in their natural habitat on Lord Howe. They are a fundamental link in marine ecosystems and help maintain the health of coral reefs and seagrass beds. Please refrain from touching or chasing the Lord Howe sea turtles. They'll swim past and say hello 😄👋

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New Year’s resolution: Could exercise get any better than this? 🤩

@amalieabildgaard’s glossy lagoon and SUP was your favourite video of the year, encapsulating the little moments that make #LordHoweIsland so special ✨ It also pretty much sums up our plans for 2023: Disconnect and ride the tides! 🏝️🏝️🏝️

Happy New Year from Lord Howe! 🐠🪸🏖️🌴

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The Goat House Track is open! ⛰️

Following a landslide last year, where a rock fall caused significant damage to the upper portions of the walking track, reparation works have now been completed and the track is now open again😃🌴🥾

The Goat House Cave track is a challenging but rewarding hike up Mount Lidgbird, here beautifully captured by @russell.chris_ The cave is halfway up the 777m the iconic mountain and is possibly one of the best places in the world to have a sandwich 🫶

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Feel like soaking up some paradise vibes? 🌴🌴🌴

There are so many things to do on #LordHoweIsland during these beautiful sunny days. Stay cool by exploring the gentle walks with shade, such as Steven's Reserve and Valley of the Shadow and finish off with lunch and a swim downtown! 🍔👙🏖️

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