Fees · Destination Guide
Southernmost coral reef, lagoon calm, and blue-water adventures to Ball's Pyramid
Key fee: Lord Howe Island Environment Levy (air travel)
AUD $25.34 per sector per passenger (FY 2024/25)
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 15 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Most visitors will see Lord Howe Island levies bundled into their airfare (per flight sector). If you plan to fish, check NSW licensing requirements and marine park zones before you cast a line.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Howe Island Environment Levy (air travel) | AUD $25.34 per sector per passenger (FY 2024/25) per flight sector (not charged if only staying one night and transiting, per Board schedule) | Most air passengers to Lord Howe Island |
| Included via airline/airport charges; reference Lord Howe Island Board fees schedule |
This levy supports environmental and community services on the island. Check the latest Lord Howe Island Board fees schedule for updates. |
| QantasLink Passenger Levy | AUD $38.02 per sector per passenger (FY 2024/25) per flight sector | QantasLink passengers | Included via airline/airport charges; reference Lord Howe Island Board fees schedule | Listed in the Lord Howe Island Board fees schedule under airport charges. Expect it to be incorporated into airfare pricing. |
| NSW recreational fishing fee (if fishing) | Varies by duration Depends on licence duration | Many people fishing recreationally | Service NSW (recreational fishing fee) and local advice on the island | Lord Howe Island guidance notes that most people fishing need to pay the NSW recreational fishing fee. Always check marine park zones before fishing. |
| Marine park access for diving and snorkeling | No general entry fee noted (costs are typically in tour pricing) N/A | Divers and snorkelers | N/A | Recreational access is generally managed through zoning rules rather than an entry tag. Commercial operators hold relevant approvals and provide site briefings. |
Fee
per flight sector (not charged if only staying one night and transiting, per Board schedule)
This levy supports environmental and community services on the island. Check the latest Lord Howe Island Board fees schedule for updates.
per flight sector
Listed in the Lord Howe Island Board fees schedule under airport charges. Expect it to be incorporated into airfare pricing.
Depends on licence duration
Lord Howe Island guidance notes that most people fishing need to pay the NSW recreational fishing fee. Always check marine park zones before fishing.
N/A
Recreational access is generally managed through zoning rules rather than an entry tag. Commercial operators hold relevant approvals and provide site briefings.