Lord Howe Island Museum

A beautiful White Tern (Gygis alba) sits on an egg in a notch in the branch of a Norfolk Island Pine tree behind Lagoon Beach on Lord Howe Island, Australia. These birds build no nest, but lay their eggs on bare branches.

A beautiful White Tern (Gygis alba) sits on an egg in a notch in the branch of a Norfolk Island Pine tree behind Lagoon Beach on Lord Howe Island, Australia. These birds build no nest, but lay their eggs on bare branches.

At what passes on Lord Howe for a major road junction, this museum has an interesting if somewhat random display on local history, taking in whaling, wars and the flying-boat service, and an engaging, more modern room on the local environment and conservation efforts, presented with flair. There's also a souvenir shop and a tourist-information desk. Donations are appreciated.

Great wi-fi strength, too.


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