Snorkelling in Erscotts Hole on the edge of the southern-most coral reef in the world is a sublime experience. Lord Howe Islanders first protected this special part of the outer reef over 100 years ago. Today, it’s an important sanctuary zone in the Lord Howe Marine Park.

The 400-vertical-meter climb to Goathouse on the cliffline of Mt Lidgbird is steep, slippery, exposed and absolutely stunning. It’s visited daily by bird watchers, photographers and bushwalkers. 

Kayaking on the Lord Howe Lagoon is the easiest way to access coral bombies, deep sand holes, remote beaches and large colonies of seabirds.

The Providence petrel is one of the rarest seabirds in the world, and only breeds on Mt Gower and Mt Lidgbird. After a long flight from Siberia, the birds arrive in March each year for the annual breeding season. With no fear of humans, curious birds will land next to people and nibble on their shoes, toes or fingers.

The climb of Mt Eliza provides panoramic views of mountains, subtropical forests, sea cliffs, beaches, caves, offshore islands, seabirds and ocean as far as the eye can see.

The summit of Mt Gower is a fragile forest of palms, ferns, moss and thousands of Providence petrel burrows. Regular cloud cover ensures a moist and slippery landscape for keen climbers.

After heavy rain, the waterfalls on Mt Lidgbird provide a unique bush shower for the lucky climbers who find them. The water is pristine and perfect to drink.

Summer trade winds create ideal sailing conditions on the Lagoon.

Blinky Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Australia with squeaky sand, turquoise water, coral reef, turtles, reef sharks and a backdrop of two enormous mountains. 

Walkers climb the lower ridge of Malabar near Neds Beach. The Malabar-to-Kims Lookout circuit winds along an exposed ridge above 200-vertical-metre sea cliffs.

Boat Harbour on the remote east coast below Mt Lidgbird is an amazing place to fossick, explore and swim. 

A sunrise walk on Blinky Beach in spring is shared with thousands of curious Sooty terns.

Lord Howe Island banyans creep through the landscape through the continual growth of aerial root columns. The roots provide natural swings for local island kids.

The Herring Pools on the north coast are perfect for a low tide swim or snorkel.

Lovers Bay is great shore based snorkelling spot with a large variety of reef fish. Most people enjoy a shady picnic on the headland above the beach.

The entire east coast of Lord Howe Island is home to thousands of sooty terns every spring. Visit during an onshore wind, and the birds will hover above your head.

The Northern Hills provide a chance to explore the Permanent Park Preserve, and attract bird watchers, bush walkers and photographers from around the world.

Balls Pyramid is the remains of an ancient volcano, and at 550 vertical meters above sea level, is the tallest rock stack in the world. Its underwater cliffs are a playground for fisherman and divers. AG founder Dick Smith was one of the first people to ever climb it.