The beautiful but remote island that uses strict rule to keep out tourists
Experiencing the pristine beaches on this pretty island is the ultimate travel experience, according to locals.
The isolated Lord Howe Island is a picture-perfect paradise, but its strict rules ensure a one-to-one ratio of tourists to locals.
Breathtaking mountains are the backdrop to crystal-clear waters and white sand in the island 320 nautical miles off of Australia's east coast.
With a population of a mere 400 people, this means that the tourism cap is the same.
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The limit has been in place for more than 40 years in order to protect Lord Howe's unique species as the island is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Over 85 percent of the island is covered in forest as new developments remain prohibited.
The tourism cap ensures Lord Howe can be exempt from the mass tourism that disturbs locals in places like the Greek Islands and Mallorca.
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Return flights from Sydney can cost more than £500, with accomodation ranging from £150-£2000 per night during summer.
Local resident, Lisa Makiiti, told CNN Travel that the strict rules have allowed the island to obtain its charm and character, claiming "It's what is not here that provides that experience...it's so unique".
The island spans just seven miles in length but is home to unique species like the petrel seabird and flightless woodhen.
You can also reach the reef line in 5-10 minutes, and see more than you would in the iconic Great Barrier Reef.
