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Bird watching tours, turtle tours, glass bottom boat tours, NorthBay tours, the choice is yours

Land
Ocean

Lord Howe Nature Tours

Take a journey of discovery with naturalist Ian Hutton OAM, author of several books on the Island

Chase ‘n’ Thyme

More than a tour, this is a journey through the island from early settlement to the present day and all the wonderful things in between

Hike Mt Gower

Join Island Naturalist Dean Hiscox on the Mt Gower Trek

Summit Expeditions

Climb iconic Mt Gower and follow in the footsteps of a fifth generation Islander, Jack Shick

Avmin

AVMIN is proud to offer a range of fly-in-fly-out services to the mining and construction industries.

Islander Cruisers

Islander Cruises offer specialised glass-bottom turtle tours of the lagoon, including snorkelling and sunset cruises.

Marine Adventures

Marine Adventures is owned and operated by 6th generation Islanders and offers a range of marine adventures.

Noctiluca

Sea to Summit Expeditions operates “Noctiluca” for sightseeing & nature watching trips & fishing charters.

Sea Lord Howe

Sea Lord Howe is dedicated to around island cruises, sunset cruises & fishing trips.

Reef n Beyond

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Lord Howe Island and Ball’s Pyramid’s remote coastlines.

Lord Howe Environmental Tours

Coral viewing from glass bottom boats, specialty snorkelling & night snorkelling tours.

Pro Dive

Explore the world beneath the waves with Pro Dive Lord Howe Island.

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While the world sleeps 💭

An early sea misty morning on #LordHoweIsland here captured by @glenn.gilligan_photography. Too good to not go for swim or a stroll on the beach to the sooting sounds of the sea 🏝️

#justparadise #LoveNSW #SeeAustralia #islandlife

Just another reason to go for a swim on #LordHoweIsland 🏖️

Can you guess what type of Sea Turtle @meetmehere_katieb met whilst exploring the reefs?

#justparadise #SeeAustralia #LoveNSW

Why imagine it when you can live it! 🙌

We can't get enough of this sunset from last week on #LordHoweIsland 🏝🌺

📹 Captured by @debs_townsend
#LoveNSW #justparadise #SeeAustralia

Wildlife Photographer of the Year! 🙌

#LordHoweIsland Marine Park Manager @justingilligan's image 'Rich Reflections' has been announced as the winner of the Plants and Fungi category of this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. The digital awards ceremony was broadcasted live yesterday from the @natural_history_museum in London, with more than 50,000 entries from 95 countries.

"My image features marine ranger Caitlin Woods exploring a pool in the world’s southernmost tropical coral reef framed by soft fronds of red, brown and green seaweeds. It fringes the leeward side of Australia’s Lord Howe Island, far out in the Pacific. The convergence here of warm and cold ocean currents results in an exceptionally rich ecosystem, with at least 318 species of seaweed, including 47 species found nowhere else. These forests of seaweed not only support hundreds of animals but also capture carbon and oxygenate the water. Yet, they survive on a knife's edge threatened by a changing climate and warming seas.

It’s exciting to have the opportunity to celebrate a thriving marine ecosystem protected by a marine park and a world heritage listing. Through this image I hoped to create the effect of stepping into a magical undersea grotto to celebrate the vibrant diversity of this seaweed jungle and the value of looking after such an important place."

Congratulations to Justin! So well deserved and thank you for sharing your image with us and the world 🏝️

📷 & 📝@justingilligan with @naturenun

#justparadise #loveNSW #SeeAustralia #wildlifephotography #ecotourismaustralia

Did you know that you can go for a snorkel straight off the beach at Ned's Beach on #LordHoweIsland?

Here beautifully captured by @saltyseadog.sydney, sea turtles hang out in the Sanctuary Zone with the Admiralty Islands in the background 🏝️

#justparadise #ecotourismaustralia #LoveNSW #SeeAustralia

Little Island is an easy 3km return walk in paradise, #LordHoweIsland

Would you rather chase waterfalls near Little Island or explore the cloud forest at the summit of Mt. Gower? 🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴

📷 @jaxonark
#just #loveNSW #SeeAustralia

☁ In the clouds ☁

And then we think to ourselves..
What a wonderful world 🏝🌺💚

📷 @lordhoweisland_lorhiti
#justparadise #LoveNSW #SeeAustralia

Sing, fly, soar like a bird 👐

Migratory birds form an important part of the spirit of #LordHoweIsland. Like this mumma Sooty Tern here captured by @world_heritage_list.

World Migratory Bird Day is dedicated to raising awareness of migratory birds. This year, we are encouraged to take a minute to stop and listen to the birds around us.

Can you hear them? 🎶

#justparadise #LoveNSW #WorldMigratoryBirdDay #SeeAustralia
#ecotourismaustralia

Who else loves special island treats? 🏖️

Make sure to bring a dollar coin for fish pellets when you go to Ned's Beach for a snorkel and a BBQ. The wild fish know exactly where the designated fish feeding area is, they will be waiting for you! 👋🐠🐟

📷 @emkarmstrong
#LordHoweIsland #JustParadise #LoveNSW #SeeAustralia #fishfeeding

The Sun Shines on Lord Howe Island's Renewable Energy Project ☀️☀️☀️

The Lord Howe Island Board has harnessed the subtropical island’s warm sunny climate in the completion of its Hybrid Renewable Energy Project, which includes a solar photovoltaic farm with significant battery storage designed to move Lord Howe Island forward to a more sustainable future.

With aims to improve Lord Howe’s energy self-sufficiency whilst also reducing the island’s reliance on diesel generators and imported fuels, the project has certainly succeeded to date. After 14-months of active construction work, some 3,240 ground-mounted solar panels were installed at a fixed at 20-degree angle across a north-facing slope on Transit Hill, surrounded by cow pastures and native subtropical forest.

Since completion in April this year, the scheme has operated smoothly through the winter months delivering the island’s spring electricity demand for several days in a row. Updates on the renewable energy generated by the project can be seen on the Board’s live-linked dashboard.

For more information see link in bio or visit www.lhib.gov.au

#justparadise #solarpower #renewableenergy

Blend into nature and explore the wonders under the surface on #LordHoweIsland🐠🐙🤿

Whether you feel like snorkelling and experiencing the world's most southerly coral reef in the calm waters of the lagoon or go free diving/scuba diving outside the reef, our local tour operators got you covered 👍See link in bio for more information on tours and activities in paradise.

📷 @ramboestrada with @elke_mai here exploring 'The Arch'.
#justparadise #LoveNSW #SeeAustralia

Aah so sandy 🏝️

Meet the latest talk-of-the-town: A Leopard Seal taking a beach holiday on #LordHoweIsland to rest and restore.

The seal is being monitored by the LHI Marine Parks staff and watching guidelines have been shared with all residents. Last time a Leopard Seal was sighted on Lord Howe was in 2017.

Best of luck on your future endeavours buddy 🌺

📷 Thanks for sharing @davesunderwateradventures
#leopardseal #islandlife #LoveNSW #SeeAustralia

Just like that 🌅

Yesterday, the sky turned pink on #LordHoweIsland. A perfect chance to just stop and enjoy a peaceful and magical moment in time 🌺 #justparadise

📷 @fletcherowens
#LoveNSW #SeeAustralia #sunset #islandlife

Fancy an island escape? 🏝️🏝️🏝️

With a speed limit of 25 km/hour #LordHoweIsland is the perfect place to unwind and embrace the art of #slowliving 😌

📷 @stuckonarockphoto
#justparadise #LoveNSW #SeeAustralia

Ocean sound on! 🏖️

We've been enjoying some beautiful days this week here on #LordHoweIsland! Thanks to @debs_townsend for sharing this shimmering lagoon moment 🌞🌞🌞

#justparadise #LoveNSW #SeeAustralia #islandlife

Visibility check ✔️

Thanks @maguirejay_ for sharing this perfect caption of total sea-clusion and good tide vibes on #LordHoweIsland 🤿🏝️

#justparadise #SeeAustralia #LoveNSW

Mutton Frenzy at Ball's Pyramid 🐦🌊

#LordHoweIsland is a critical habitat for migratory birds like these Shearwaters. Thanks to @zeebachi for this rare shot of one of the world’s most extraordinary avian spectacles!

During the months of September through to May, the daily Shearwater (Mutton bird) show can be experienced at dusk when they come home after a long day out at sea and crash-land to settle in their burrows for the night 🏝️

#justparadise #SeeAustralia #LoveNSW

Today is #WorldTourismDay! 🌏

Did you know that tourism is a recognised pillar of most - if not all the @unitednations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Tourism creates jobs, promotes local culture and products and fosters the sustainable use and management of the environment. As a small @unesco island in the South Pacific, #LordHoweIsland joins the @unwto today in celebrating tourism as a leading tool for sustainable development 🌱🌺🏝️The Pandemic has been hard for the tourism industry but we're ready to #restart tourism for all 🙌

📷 The Lord Howe magic so beautifully captured by @melissafindley with @sal_hock
#NationalGeographic #LoveNSW #SeeAustralia #HolidayHereThisYear #WorldHeritage #EcoTourismAustralia

Where dreams are made 🏝️⭐

Whether, it's sunrise time, sunset time, or simply just the middle of the day time, the views from Flagstaff Hill/Signal Point have us feeling like living a dream 🌺

📷 @ryanfergusonphotography (Happy honeymoon!)
#LordHoweIsland #justparadise #SeeAustralia #LoveNSW

Happy feet on #LordHoweIsland 👣🏝️

Walking barefoot benefit our bodies and souls in multiple ways. The famous Lord Howe barefoot lifestyle is an excellent way to fully enjoy the present and practise mindfulness 😍

📷 @kyle.bowman
#justparadise #LoveNSW #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear

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