Top Things to do in Lord Howe Island
Top 6 Free Things to do in Lord Howe Island, Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Lord Howe Island, Australia including Ned's Beach, Lagoon Beach, Lord Howe Island Walking Trails, Lord Howe Island Museum, 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. 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.
4. Lord Howe Island Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia
This is an excellent little museum, largely put together and staffed by locals, usually on a voluntary basis. It is very small and is divided into two sections, each of one room: one covering the human history of LHI and the other natural history, back to its fiery volcanic origins 7 million years ago. All very interesting and not at all overwhelming - as so many museums can be. Visited here twice. (The adjoining Coral Cafe is also an excellent lunch venue!) Both times chatted with the local museum volunteers who were very friendly and only too happy to answer all sorts of questions about life on LHI. . They also sell reasonably priced local souvenirs - mostly made in China (one exception being the very tasty local LHI honey). Entry is free but donations gratefully accepted.
5. 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.
6. 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
