Mount Eliza
A 147-meter hill beside North Bay. From the summit, you can look over North Bay and the lagoon. The hill is closed during the sooty tern breeding season to protect the birds.
Mount Eliza is on the northwestern corner of the island, next to North Bay. It is the remnant of an ancient volcanic crater and rises 147 meters. The climb from North Bay takes about 30 to 40 minutes. From the summit, you can overlook North Bay, the lagoon, and the Admiralty Islands across the water. From about September to April each year, tens of thousands of sooty terns breed on the summit. The summit trail is temporarily closed during this time, but you can still see the impressive bird colonies from the base. The trail is open in the other months. It pairs well with a day trip to North Bay.
Opening hours
All day in open season (daytime recommended)
Nearby sights
- North Bay
- Kim's Lookout
- Old Settlement Beach
- Malabar Hill
- Ned's Beach
- Lord Howe Lagoon
- Lord Howe Island Museum
- Admiralty Islands