Lord Howe Island Guides Attractions Events in New South Wales

'Fish 'N' Fillet' provides Lord Howe Island guests with the best quality local fish and imported crustaceans available, delivered to your door or your favourite barbecue spot. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 3.00pm to 6.00pm. Fish has never tasted so good!

They have the best selection of fish and seafood, it's a one stop shop, advice given on fish cooking and preparation.

They will cook it for you at their "Greenback Fry & Grill" nights held at the Lord Howe Island Bowling Club from 6.00pm on Saturday, Sunday and Thursday nights. Sunday night is their fry and grill buffet night. They provide transport home from about 7.30pm.

They are committed to providing you with the best quality meal!

A good place to learn about the island is the Museum and Visitors Information Centre. The new centre opened in 2001. It now houses the exhibits and museum artefacts of the Lord Howe Island Historical Society, which was formed by residents in the 1970s. .

Two of the island’s history and environmental experts, Ian Hutton and Chris Murray, conduct regular audio-visual presentations. Brush up on your history and learn about the fantastic flora, fauna and marine life. You can also book tours at the centre.

Lord How Island Tourism Association runs a complimemtray winter bus service Complimentary winter bus service, Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays 9am-4.45pm

Entry is free!

Kayaking, scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing, reef walking, surfing and swimming are all available at Lord Howe Island.

Kayaking in the Lagoon offers an opportunity to explore 6km of beaches and bays, while snorkelling and scuba diving reveal a colourful underwater world full of reef fish, corals, underwater caves and volcanic drop-offs.

Glass bottom boat trips in the lagoon take in deep coral holes and allow access to the colourful underwater world without getting wet, and if fishing is your fancy, there are tour operators that offer deep sea, reef, and fly fishing.

For surfing, the breaks 1km offshore on the coral reef bordering the lagoon are the best, though weather conditions affect the quality of the surf, however, body and board surfing are a popular activity at Blinky Beach.

Hire services on the Island cover most of the equipment that may be needed. For more information on the above activities and equipment needed, please contact Lord Howe Island Visitors Centre.

This secluded, tiny bay seems the perfect place for lovers. It’s away from most of the ‘action’ on the island, but just a swim away from the brilliant coral reef. Many a wedding service has been performed here.
Golf lovers can play a few holes within metres of the bay. It’s the perfect backdrop to the Golf Club where you can enjoy a drink after a day at the beach or on the course.

Standing on Malabar Hill, you’ll have a beautiful vista of the entire island and beyond. To the south are the towering volcanic peaks of Mt Lidgbird and Mt Gower. Out to the north, across the ocean, are the Admiralty Islets. And 210 metres below are the bays and beaches of the east coast and the verdant undulating grasslands. The walk to the top starts near Ned’s Beach and is a little taxing. It passes through palm forests with mutton-bird burrows. As you ascend, you pass by trees twisted into strange shapes by the winds. Near the top, you’ll find the world’s largest nesting of red-tailed tropicbirds.

The Lagoon is a beautiful expanse of calm turquoise water enclosed by a six-kilometre long coral reef on the western side of the island. It is a haven for snorklers with coral patches just metres from the shoreline in some places. A few boats are anchored here and there’s always a glass-bottom boat exploring the brilliant coral or circling Blackburn Island at the outer reef. Lagoon Beach is a golden sand arc stretching about 3 km from the jetty to the rolling greens of the island’s golf club.

Massive banyan trees and 40-metre high forests of Kentia palms cast brooding shadows in this enclave on the east coast. Situated near Clear Place, the Valley of the Shadows is one of the more unusual bushwalks you’ll ever do. You’ll see banyan trees with huge buttress trucks and “limbs” that cover almost a hectare (or two acres). The banyan tree’s aerial roots grow down from the branches to the soil and the tree looks like it’s “walking” across the terrain.

A true General Store in the historical sense. A lot more than just a convenience store, we have our own bakery with fresh bread, pies and pastries; our own fishing business with fishing trips, fishing gear sales, bait, and fresh fish sales; our own hire cars; our own takeaway food bar; we are booking agents for other local activities; and we sell all the bits and pieces you need for your holiday, groceries, souvenirs, footwear, clothing, toiletries, basic medicinal needs, photographic supplies, hardware, rainwear, stationery, giftware, sunglasses, snorkelling equipment. Friendly staff who are there to help you with advice on any aspect of your Island holiday.

Try dropping in to Thompsons General Store every morning for a bit of advice on what to do today, an update on the weather, a breakfast pastry, or just a chat, you won't be disappointed!

Please contact us for further details.