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Australia · Oceania

Lord Howe Island holidays

31.6°S · 159.1°E
At a glanceA tiny, strictly limited-visitor volcanic island with the world's southernmost coral reef. Untouched and expensive to reach.
~23.5h flight estimate4 to 7 days£125 to £425+ per dayStraightforward
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Best time to visit Lord Howe Island

The strongest periods are March to April and October to November. May and September are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 22°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.

Jan25°COther
Feb25°COther
Mar24°CBest
Apr22°CBest
May20°CShoulder
Jun18°COther
Jul17°COther
Aug17°COther
Sep18°CShoulder
Oct20°CBest
Nov22°CBest
Dec24°COther

How much does a trip to Lord Howe Island cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £125 a day at the budget end, around £170 a day mid-range and £425+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1990 to £2770 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £875 off-peak, £1120 typically and £1510 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

What kind of holiday is Lord Howe Island?

Lord Howe Island is strongest for natural landscapes, switching off, and diving and watersports. The main settings are tropical islands, coastal scenery, and mountains, and the pace is balanced.

How flexible is it? Lord Howe Island can credibly be planned with a very relaxed to active daytime pace, serene to balanced evenings and hidden gem to off-beat crowd settings through the choice of area, hotel, activities and timing. The typical version has balanced days, serene evenings and a hidden gem setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.
Nature and landscapesRelaxationDiving and watersportsTropical islandBeach and coastMountainsOctoberNovemberMarch

Strong fit if

  • You want natural landscapes, switching off, and diving and watersports.
  • You want a balanced mix of downtime and activity.
  • You value quieter, less obvious places.

Think twice if

  • You need the cheapest possible version of the trip.
  • You want lively nightlife every evening.
  • You want extensive tourist infrastructure and constant buzz.

Travel from the UK

Allow roughly 23.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.

Trips that include Australia

East Coast Australia: Sydney-Byron-Whitsundays-Cairns Australia · 12-21 days ~20.5h flight estimate£60+/day4 stops Australia Coast to Coast Australia · 24-30 days ~23h flight estimate£70+/day8 stops Western Australia: Perth-Margaret River-Ningaloo Australia · 9-14 days ~17.5h flight estimate£60+/day3 stops

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lord Howe Island?

The strongest periods are March to April and October to November. May and September are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 22°C. Rainfall is generally limited.

How much does a trip to Lord Howe Island cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £125 a day at the budget end, around £170 a day mid-range and £425+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1990 to £2770 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £875 off-peak, £1120 typically and £1510 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

How long is the flight or journey to Lord Howe Island from the UK?

Allow roughly 23.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.

Who is Lord Howe Island good for?

Lord Howe Island best suits travellers looking for natural landscapes, switching off, and diving and watersports. Expect tropical islands, coastal scenery, and mountains, with a balanced pace.

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