Admiralty Group facts for kids
The Admiralty Group is a collection of eight small, rocky islands located just north of Lord Howe Island. These islets are found within 2 kilometers (about 1.2 miles) of Lord Howe Island and are known for their unique natural features and wildlife.
Discovering the Admiralty Group
These eight islets are lined up from south to north. Each one has its own name:
- Soldier’s Cap
- Sugarloaf
- South Island
- Noddy
- Roach Island
- Tenth of June
- North Rock
- Flat Rock
Exploring Roach Island
Roach Island is the biggest of the Admiralty Group. It covers about 15 hectares (37 acres) and is around 800 meters (half a mile) long. It stands 86 meters (282 feet) tall. A cool feature of Roach Island is a 15-meter (49-foot) tall tunnel at its northern end, which many people like to photograph.
The islands are made from basalt lava, which flowed out long ago. These lava flows have many dikes running through them. Dikes are like walls of rock that formed when magma squeezed into cracks in older rock. The plants on these islands are mostly grasses, sedges (grass-like plants), and a few small bushes.
Home to Amazing Seabirds
The Admiralty Group is a very important place for seabirds. During spring and summer, huge numbers of birds come here to nest. More seabirds nest on these islets than anywhere else on Lord Howe Island!
Some of the main types of birds you might see nesting here include:
These islands provide a safe place for the birds to lay their eggs and raise their young. If you visit, you can often take boat trips to Roach Island to see these amazing bird colonies up close.
