The Last Paradise: Australia’s remote sanctuary of rare biodiversity

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In short: Located 770km northeast of Sydney, Lord Howe Island is a dramatic Pacific landscape that earned a United Nations World Heritage listing for its unique natural treasures.

Known as "The Last Paradise," the island is home to several rare native species and features the world's most southern-most coral reef. Its distinct geography and ecological significance were formally recognized in 1982 when it received a World Heritage listing.

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