Lord Howe Island

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Revision as of 00:04, 23 August 2012

Lord Howe Island

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Lord Howe Island.

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Lord Howe Island - click for larger view
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31°33.0′S, 159°05.0′E
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Overview

Lord Howe is a UNESCO World Heritage Site lying 600km (370mi) east of Port Macquarie on the Australian mainland. Lord Howe is a New South Wales protectorate rather than an Australian territory.

Cruising the region

Charts

Australian Hydrographic Service
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Radio Nets

Routes to/from

Lord Howe Island must be approached from the west if you wish to moor in the lagoon. If approaching from the east (NZ) side, sail around to the west side of the island and come in via the north western passage into the lagoon.

You must radio ahead on VHF 16 advising of approach. The local police/water rescue/customs folks will find you a mooring if there is one available. Moorings are limited, and so in peak seasons prepare for some disappointment if none are available.

Check-in facilities

Submit details about facilities for checking in.

Marinas

There are no marina facilities on the island.

Anchorages

  • Moorings are available in the lagoon on the western side of the island. Radio ahead on VHF 16 and you will be directed to a mooring if one is available. Anchoring is not permitted.

Tourism & things to do ashore

List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.

Marine stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Offshore Islands

  • Ball's Pyramid is the most well known of the islands near Lord Howe Island. It's well worth a trip to explore it, although landing is prohibited (and would be nearly impossible for most boats).

There are also some offshore islets to the north east of the main island (the Admiralty Islets). These are best avoided by cruisers due to uncertainty in most of the charts of the area, and difficult tidal / current conditions.

References & Publications

Publications, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External links


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