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Lord Howe Island
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Lord Howe Island
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Over 500 km off the coast, this island attached to NSW is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Though access is regulated, it’s visited for its flora, birds, coral reefs, and diving.
Overview of Lord Howe Island
Over 500 km off the coast, this island attached to New South Wales is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Though access is regulated by a daily visitor quota, it’s visited for its flora, birds, coral reefs, and diving.
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- Type of place: island.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Population: 382 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 14.55 km².
- Highest point: Mount Gower (875 m).
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- Website: https://www.lordhoweisland.info
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