Admiralty Group

The Admiralty Group of islets consists of eight rocky outcrops within 2 km of the north of Lord Howe Island, from south to north:
Soldier’s Cap
Sugarloaf
South Island
Noddy
Roach Island
Tenth of June
North Rock
Flat Rock

Roach Island is the largest, being about 15 ha in area, 800 m long and 86 m high, with a much-photographed 15-metre-tall tunnel at its northern end. The basalt lava flows are crossed by many dikes. The vegetation consists of grasses, sedges and a few bushes.

These islets are noted for the nesting populations of seabirds in spring and summer in greater numbers than anywhere else on Lord Howe Island, mainly sooty terns, masked boobies and brown noddies.

Boat trips take visitors to Roach Island for a bird colony experience.

See also
 Admiralty

References

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Category:Islands of New South Wales
Category:Geography of Lord Howe Island