Lord Howe Island

Tom Davis · Issue 67, Jul/Aug 2012 · pp. 57–60

Products mentioned: Olympus C-5060WZ, Olympus PT-020 housing

Lord Howe is an isolated and unspoilt island about 500 kilometres off the east coast of Australia, roughly two hours flight from Brisbane or Sydney. The island was declared a World Heritage site in 1982, because of its unique flora and fauna and its exceptional natural beauty. As you approach the island, on one of the light planes which fly the route from the mainland, you are greeted by the sight of a wonderful sheltered lagoon surrounded by towering peaks, and you land on a tiny grass runway stretching across virtually the entire width of the island. Lord Howe Island is just 11 kilometres long, 2.5 kilometres wide, and it is surrounded by the clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. The island has many beautiful sandy beaches, the world’s southernmost coral reef, and birdlife and walks that attract people to the island from all around the world. We were on the island to conduct marine life s…