Natural Attractions

Explore some of the many interesting places to see on Lord Howe Island, from the towering mountains, the various inviting beaches, the hidden dive sites, to the iconic Ball’s Pyramid.

Lord Howe Island is considered to be an outstanding example of an island ecosystem developed from submarine volcanic activity.

A 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.

Lord Howe Island is a remnant of a now-extinct shield volcano, dating back 7 million years and has been eroded to one-fortieth its original size.