Mount Lidgbird
A 777-meter basalt mountain standing alongside Mount Gower. Its sheer cliffs form the iconic southern skyline of the island and can be seen from all around the lagoon.
Mount Lidgbird rises 777 meters. Together with Mount Gower, it is the remnant of a volcano that erupted about 7 million years ago. Its cliffs rise almost vertically from the sea, making it the most common backdrop in postcard images of Lord Howe Island. The summit is not open to general visitors, so the best views are from the lagoon beaches, the central lowlands, or from a boat. The Goat House Cave on the mountainside can be reached on foot. The mountain is especially beautiful when the evening sun lights up its cliffs. It is often covered by clouds along with Mount Gower.
Opening hours
All day (viewpoint)
Nearby sights
- Goat House Cave
- Intermediate Hill Lookout
- Erscott's Hole
- Mutton Bird Point
- Blinky Beach
- Mount Gower
- Lord Howe Lagoon
- Lord Howe Island Museum