Top Things to do in Lord Howe Island
The 7 Best Nature & Parks in Lord Howe Island, Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Lord Howe Island, Australia including Ned's Beach, Lagoon Beach, Mt Gower, Lord Howe Island Walking Trails, Ball's Pyramid, Old Settlement Beach, Blinky Beach.
Restaurants in Lord Howe Island
1. Ned's Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 764 reviews
Reviewed By janeteN3694PQ - Greater Sydney, Australia
Ned's Beach was just a short stroll from our stay at Lorhiti Apartments and a beautiful place to enjoy sunset BBQs and beach strolls - with fish lapping at your feet. Highly recommend!
2. Lagoon Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By Emanpee - Sydney, Australia
Never busy, nice sand, although some areas need reef shoes. Excellent swimming area well protected. Also good for snorkelling, kayaks and SUP. Good picnic and BBQ facilities. Toilets at 2 locations. Be great for kids.
3. Mt Gower
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 233 reviews
Reviewed By U4544OOdavidr
Be sure to take gloves for a quick decent, and be sure to have a bit of fitness on your side or you may have a little tear in your eyes like I did, followed Kayla up the climb from environmental tours , it was very scenic and educational, just Do It!! Dave from Dubbo
4. Lord Howe Island Walking Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By vondpot - Broome, Australia
We have just had our second visit to the island and once again chose to spend a full day hiking the northern peaks. We are slow, the total kms for the day was about 12, but with much elevation, and descent. To stand on those northern cliffs of Kim's lookout and Malabar Hill with red- tailed tropic birds and Sooty terns soaring around and Infront of you is breathtaking, and so are the climbs. The steps are a bit challenging for short legs in some spots. There was a bit of scrambling up rocks, but that was minimal. The network of tracks on the island is outstanding and a huge part of its attraction. The descent down to North Beach will see some shakey legs at the bottom, but you will be rewarded with some great bird viewing, and then it is very easy stroll over to the Gulch. Take plenty of water, we took 6 litres, and got another 2 from the picnic shelter at North Beach. This is not for young kids, teenagers would be fine.
5. Ball's Pyramid
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By TravelGnomes - Sydney, Australia
It was fascinating seeing Lord Howe Island from the sea-ward side – it does look quite different. Ball’s Pyramid is 23 km away so it involves 25-30min of full-on seasickness-inducing speedboating. Josh and Dave from Reef N Beyond provide excellent commentary and information about history and nature. It is definitely worth doing this tour to see a different aspect of LHI. You will see wildlife of various kinds along the way – dolphins, lots of sea birds and flying fish. There is a snorkelling option at Ball’s Pyramid where our group saw a turtle. Stephan is a professional photographer that takes photos from the boat and underwater during the snorkel, and you can view them the next day. You don’t need to pre-purchase the photo package when you book the tour as you can still purchase after you have seen what’s on offer. I am severely prone to seasickness but I took Kwells tablets beforehand and it worked for me and I enjoyed the tour. There are seasick bags provided for every seat but take some Kwells and you hopefully won’t need the bags.
6. Old Settlement Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Emanpee - Sydney, Australia
This is a plain, simple, but most attractive crescent shaped beach. Again, wonderful white sand, some good snorkelling where turtles can be sighted, plus a ship wreck accessible from here by kayak. Never crowded in the week we were there. A good spot to swim after a walk up nearby ridges. Minimal facilities, BYO water. Safe swimming spot.
7. Blinky Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 947tennilles
This is the place for the early risers, the morning people, the 'cheery before coffee' people, as it's one of the most beautiful places to watch the sunrise. When the wind is right you can also surf off the beach, you can't see the waves from the road as the dunes are in the way. So to check how the surf is just look for how many utes/bikes are parked beside the track, it's a dead giveaway. You can often have this beach completely by yourself, it's the perfect spot for a reflective walk, a refreshing swim or (during the right seasons) birdwatching the Sooty Terns who breed in the dunes
