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The remote, alluring and semi-tropical Lord Howe Island of Australia is heaven for nature lovers - and for vacationers seeking a reprieve from their hectic lives back home.
that has all of the following and you would be thinking of Lord Howe Island.
Many activities await you including, swimming, surfing, snorkeling, diving, fishing, hiking, golfing, bird watching, and glass-bottom boating.
This crescent-shaped Australian island is two hours by plane from Sydney.
Lord Howe Island measures a little over 10 kilometers (6 miles) in length and 2 kilometers (1 mile) at its broadest point.
It is the eroded caldera remnant of a 7-million-year-old volcano, which was 10 times as large as its current size.

Jagged islet
The 562-meter (1844-foot) high craggy islet named Ball Pyramid is another remnant of the volcanic island group. This breathtaking spire juts up from the sea about 16 kilometers (10 miles) south of Lord Howe Island. Viewing the Ball Pyramid up close is a must. You can do this by plane or boat.
Lord Howe Island was discovered in 1798 and settled in 1834.
A concerted effort of locals and admirers has helped preserve its precious natural environment.
For the best weather, visit Lord Howe Island during the Southern Hemisphere summer (mid-December to mid-March).

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