Lord Howe Island Group

Natural
Lord Howe Island Group
Photo: David Morgan-Mar / CC BY 2.5 (Wikimedia Commons)
Country Australia
Year inscribed1982
Criteria(vii) (x)

Overview

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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Source: UNESCO World Heritage List — CC BY-SA 4.0