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Northern Zone Attractions

The Northern Zone is the area open to visitors and offers opportunities nature lovers and those looking to vacation on the island.

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Rendezvous Bay
The beach at Rendezvous Bay is unique in Montserrat as it is the only place to find white sand. The bay itself is favored for swimming, diving and snorkeling. Access to the beach is primarily by boat. It is possible to hike in although it is somewhat strenuous.
Centre Hills
Covered in tropical rainforest, the Centre Hills are renowned for their biological diversity and rich habitats.

Most of Montserrat's 34 species of land birds and large numbers of migrant songbirds make this area their home, including the threatened Montserrat Oriole (the national bird), the rare Forest Thrush, the Bridled Quail Dove and the Mangrove Cuckoo. The tree frog and the indigenous Mountain Chicken (also a frog), the Galliwasp, Anole and Ground Lizard as well as the Dwarf Gecko and Iguana are reptiles and amphibians found in the area.
Hell's Gate
The north-east coast offers unusual rock formations, especially at Hell's Gate.
Montserrat Volcano Observatory
Scientists at the Montserrat Volcano Observatory monitor seismic activity on the island. The observatory offers lectures and field trips. Visitors can learn about recent volcanic activity at the Soufriere Hills Volcano.
Address
Montserrat Volcano Observatory
Mongo Hill
Flemmings, Montserrat
Montserrat
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:308:308:308:308:30ClosedClosed
Close16:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
Cost
Adult 10.00
All values are in local currency
Tips
Tours of the observatory are run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3.15 pm
Old Road Estate
This vacation and retirement community has many recreation facilities including a golf course.
Silver Hill
This is the highest point of the Northern Zone, and home to the Montserrat Volcano Observatory.
Soldier's Ghaut
Soldier's Ghaut is a gorge and the site of an 18th C battle between the French and British armies.
St George's Hill
The ruins of an old fort stand on this hill. It is the closest visitors are allowed to approach the Soufrière Hills volcano.
Woodlands Bay
This small beach is close to the villages at the south-western end of the Northern Zone.
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