Lord Howe Island

To say that Lord Howe Island is a special place would be the understatement of the century. Sitting 600km off the NSW coast, this former volcanic site is a world-heritage piece of paradise that's home to crystal lagoons and pristine beaches. High on the must-do list is swimming at Ned’s Beach; climbing through lush forest up Intermediate Hill for views to Balls Pyramid; and exploring the magnificent Mt Gower, one of the island’s two dominating peaks. The best part? Lord Howe adheres to a strict flight capacity, meaning it’s never over-run with travellers AKA you’ve got this slice of heaven to yourself.