Lord Howe Lagoon
Lord Howe Island Lagoon
The world’s southernmost coral reef lagoon, with water as clear and blue as glass. You can take a glass-bottom boat, paddle a kayak, snorkel or stand-up paddleboard.
The west coast of Lord Howe Island is encircled by a coral reef about 6 km long, forming a lagoon. It is the southernmost coral reef in the world, where tropical and temperate marine life meet. It has more than 90 species of coral and about 500 species of fish. The main access point is the lagoon beach. You can take a glass-bottom boat tour, or rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Many companies run lagoon snorkeling trips to places such as North Bay and sea turtle sightings. At low tide parts of the lagoon become very shallow, so check tide times.
Opening hours
Open all day; boat trips scheduled by tide
Nearby sights
- Lord Howe Island Museum
- Ned's Beach
- Old Settlement Beach
- Malabar Hill
- Blinky Beach
- Kim's Lookout
- Erscott's Hole
- Admiralty Islands