Lord Howe Island

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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball's_Pyramid 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).
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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.
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Revision as of 06:44, 13 November 2007

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Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island
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Background

Location - 31°33′S, 159°05′E. Lord Howe is a UNESCO World Heritage Site lying east of the Australian mainland. An excellent description of Lord Howe Island can be found on Wikipedia

Charts

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Radio Nets

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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

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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

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Marine stores

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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

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Forum Discussions

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External Links

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