Lord Howe Island Group
Australia
Date of Inscription: 1982
Criteria: (vii)(x) Core zone: 1176 ha New South Wales S31 33 56 E159 05 18 Ref: 186 |
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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