Ball's Pyramid
See the largest volcanic stack in the world off the coast of Lord Howe Island.
Overview
The average ambler wouldn't want to hike up Ball's Pyramid. At its peak, this incredibly steep structure is 551 metres above sea level, making it the largest volcanic stack in the world. The jagged spearhead juts out of the ocean around 23 kilometres southeast of Lord Howe Island, like a solo spine of a giant stegosaurus.
You can visit the monolith up-close to snap truly epic pics on popular sightseeing boat tours, or get to know the cave systems beneath on a scuba diving or snorkelling trip. You'll encounter all manner of marine life on underwater excursions, including sea turtles, massive schools of marlin and wahoo, and rare species like the ballina angelfish and the luminous spanish dancer sea slug.
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