AIR SERVICES
Qantaslink operate direct flights from Sydney. Eastern Air Services operates direct from Port Macquarie, Newcastle and Gold Coast.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Local craftspeople have a striking selection of paintings, pottery, jewellery, baskets and hand-painted T-shirts for sale.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
14kg per person checked-in baggage and 7kg per person carry on baggage. More info here.
BANKING
Commonwealth banking facilities available. There is an ATM at the Bowling Club.
BOATING
Various scenic cruises are available.
BOWLS
Visitors are very welcome to play. Dress code regulations apply. Bar open from 5pm every afternoon.
CHURCHES
Anglican, Catholic and Seventh-Day Adventist.
CLIMATE
Sub-tropical rarely hotter than 26 degrees or cooler than 16 degrees.
CURRENCY
Australian Dollars.
DIVING AND SCUBA DIVING
The crystal clear waters and abundance of colourful fish make diving a joy.
DOCTOR
Clinic and dispensary at the hospital.
DRESS CODE
Smart casual for dining out. Comfortable shoes are a must.
EATING IN
Liquor, groceries, meat and vegetables are readily available.
EATING OUT
Lord Howe Island hosts a fine selection of restaurants.
ELECTRICITY
240 volts.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Your accommodation and return air ticket must be pre-arranged and confirmed.
FISHING
Lord Howe Island has the most untouched fish stocks on the East Coast. Comfortable, safe fishing trips available with equipment supplied.
GOLF
A picturesque 12-hole course pleasant for the beginner yet testing for the serious golfer.
ITEMS FOR HIRE
Bikes and helmets (compulsory), cars, fishing rods, snorkelling gear, spyboards, paddle skis, tennis racquets.
PICNIC AREAS
Various locations on the island with BBQ facilities and firewood.
POST OFFICE
Mainland rates and services.
REMEMBER
Street lights are few so take a torch.
SNORKELLING
Many places with coral a short swim from shore.
TELEPHONE
24-hour world satellite link. No mobile coverage.
TIME ZONE
30 minutes ahead of Eastern Standard Time except during Daylight Savings when it is the same.
TOURS
Educational and entertaining bus tours are available.
WALKS
Guided mountain walks, reef walks, scenic lunch walks, breakfast walks, environment and history stroll and ‘Heritage’ walks.
WEDDINGS
Full wedding services available. Permanent wedding celebrant on the island.