Lord Howe Island

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Here’s what we've got for you today: Lord Howe Island.

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Lord Howe: Australia’s treasure island

Imagine a place packed with species found nowhere else on Earth.

No, it’s not the Galapagos, it’s Lord Howe Island - a unique microcosm between Australia and New Zealand with plants and animals that have only just begun to be researched.

Here is the only place you’ll find creatures like the flightless Lord Howe Woodhen (Gallirallis sylvestris), once regarded as one of the rarest birds in the world, and the Lord Howe Island Phasmid (Dryococelus australis), the world’s largest stick insect that was feared extinct until its rediscovery on Balls Pyramid.

Rising up from the depths of the ocean, this isolated island group is the remnants of ancient volcanoes, which slopes and cliffs create some stunning and dramatic landscapes.

Wander through the rainforest trails, watch rainbow-colored fish swirl around you as you snorkel the world's southernmost coral reef, stroll white sand beaches, and discover rocky coves teeming with magnificent birdlife.

There are only around 300 people living full-time on the island and only 400 visitors are allowed at any one time, making the opportunity to explore Lord Howe even more special.

If you’re looking to be immersed in nature, spot one-of-a-kind wildlife, and escape the crowds of mass tourism, Lord Howe should be on your radar.

Explore more:

• Exploring Lord Howe Island: What Lies Between Australia and New Zealand (video)

• Lord Howe Australia’s Most Exclusive Island? (article)