Lord Howe Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lord Howe Island has to offer.

When to visit Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island in June
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lord Howe Island in June
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lord Howe Island in February, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 55.4 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lord Howe Island, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.

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How to Get to Lord Howe Island

Plane

When flying to Lord Howe Island, you’ll arrive at Lord Howe Island (LDH), which is located 1 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Lord Howe Island from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 22h 50m.

Plane

When flying to Lord Howe Island, you’ll arrive at Lord Howe Island (LDH), which is located 1 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Lord Howe Island from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 22h 50m.

Airports near Lord Howe Island

Airlines serving Lord Howe Island

China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (541 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (308 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Lord Howe Island

Most booked hotels in Lord Howe Island

Beachcomber Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 74 reviews)
$212+
Arajilla Retreat
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2 reviews)
$1,126+

Renting a car in Lord Howe Island

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Lord Howe Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Lord Howe Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.