World Heritage List | Australia

Lord Howe Island Group

Date of Inscription: 1982

Criteria: N (iii) (iv)

Brief Description

A remarkable example of isolated oceanic islands, born of volcanic activity more than 2,000 m under the sea, these islands boast a spectacular topography and are home to numerous endemic species, especially birds.

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