Coral Reef

Attraction - Natural

Lord Howe Island is a protected marine park and an ideal spot for snorkelling and diving. It supports the world’s most southerly coral reef. This barrier reef stretches six kms along the west side of the island, enclosing the beautiful lagoon. On the east side, there are patches of fringing reef and at low tide you can safely walk on sections of it. The meeting of warm and cold currents means the reef supports a huge variety of both tropical and temperate-water fish. In fact, there are about 500 species of fish, 60 varieties of brilliant coloured coral and large sea turtles which like to frequent the shallows near the reef. Boats take divers through the passages to the open sea to explore an underwater world of trenches, caves and volcanic drop-offs.

Contact Details:

Coral Reef
Lord Howe Island Visitor Centre
Lord Howe Island, NSW 2898
Toll Free: 1800 240 937
Telephone: 02 - 6563 2114
Email: lhi.visitorcentre@bigpond.com
Website: www.lordhoweisland.info

Entry is free!

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