Lord Howe Island Wildlife & Walks
- Australia, Lord Howe Island
- Sydney Return • Oct 2022 & Mar 2023
- 8 Day Itinerary
- From $7,895 (AUD)
- 25 Max.
- Operated by one of our trusted partners
Sydney Return • Oct 2022 & Mar 2023
This 8 day botanically focused escorted group tour will have you discovering the unique flora and fauna of Lord Howe Island with daily walks with an expert Botanical Guide.
Located just under a two hour flight out of Sydney, the crystal blue waters that surround Lord Howe Island are a unique mix of warm tropical and cool temperate ocean currents and home to over 450 fish species and 90 species of coral, many of which are only found there. Formed some seven million years ago by an underwater volcanic eruption it has shaped this amazing island into what it is today.
BOTANICAL GUIDE
Dr Ian Hutton
Ian has worked with universities, botanic gardens and museums from around the world, contributing to numerous documentary films and research papers on Lord Howe Island’s unique ecology. A gifted photographer, Ian has recorded the raw beauty, birds, marine life and plants of the island since he first arrived with an old Edixa 35mm camera. He has published his photographs in over 20 books and field guides on Lord Howe Island.
Tour Highlights
Daily walks will allow you to discover the unique flora and fauna of Lord Howe Island
Naturalist, author and photographer Dr Ian Hutton will guide you on your walks and deliver four evening lectures
Travel by boat to North Bay and snorkel in the crystal clear waters
Discover endangered high-altitude rainforest species including the Little Mountain Palm
Enjoy a glass bottom boat cruise of The Lagoon and see the unique marine life
Learn about the island’s endemic plant life and its incredible bird life from an expert
Choose to upgrade to stay at the luxurious Arajilla Retreat
Gallery
8 Day Itinerary
Today your Qantas flight departs at 11.55am from Sydney. Arrive into Lord Howe Island, where you will be transferred to your accommodation before gaining an insight into what your tour will entail during a tour briefing this afternoon.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Leanda Lei Apartments or similar or upgrade to the luxurious Arajilla Retreat – 7 nights
After breakfast this morning, Ian will walk with you around the settlement, while introducing you to the island’s many plants and birds. He will then accompany you on an easy walk to Transit Hill where there is a viewing platform that offers a 360-degree view of Lord Howe Island. Look out for the island’s signature plants, the Kentia and Curly palms that dominate the landscape in many places. This evening’s pre-dinner lecture will feature an overview of the region’s geology, flora, fauna and conservation.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today’s island exploration will include a bus tour to see the many landmarks and learn about Lord Howe Island’s history. You’ll also immerse yourself in a walk to Mt Stevens Reserve to learn about the Kentia Palm industry. Gain an insight into the plants of Lord Howe Island at this evening’s pre-dinner lecture.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, make your way to Little Island, located at the base of Lord Howe’s mountains and an easy walk along the southwestern shoreline. Here, you’ll learn about the volcanic origins of the island while soaking up the spectacular scenery of this World Heritage-listed site. Ian will then guide you to Clear Place, where you’ll get to witness the tall palm forest, massive banyan trees and an array of seabirds found here.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a morning at leisure to relax or explore. After lunch, at low tide, set off on a reef walk at Ned’s Beach rock platform to discover the surrounding coral and rockpools. As some of the world’s most southerly, the coral found here is rich and diverse, and among the last to be impacted by global environmental effects such as coral bleaching. You’ll also learn about the wealth of marine creatures that inhabit the island’s intertidal areas. You may then like to spend some time swimming or snorkelling before enjoying historical movies at the public hall.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, set off on a full-day trip to North Bay. Travelling by boat, you’ll arrive at a pristine beach on the northern tip of the island, inaccessible by land. The waters here are a snorkeller’s paradise; rich in colourful corals, turtles, stingrays and an estimated 500 species of fish. The birdlife is also spectacular. On a short nature walk, look out for colonies of sooty terns, brown noddies, black noddies, as well as red-tailed tropicbirds and waders at low tide. Enjoy a barbecue lunch before returning to your accommodation later this afternoon. Ian’s lecture tonight will focus on the marine life of Lord Howe Island.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend this morning relaxing, then take a glass-bottom boat on a discovery of the marine life supported by the world’s most southerly coral reef. You’ll also have the option to snorkel and see marine wonders beneath the surface up close.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy free time this morning. After lunch, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Sydney.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour Inclusions
Return airfares from Sydney to Lord Howe Island and airport transfers
Fully inclusive dining: 22 Meals – 7 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 7 Dinners
7 nights in a small group staying in comfortable one bedroom apartment, or upgrade to the luxurious Arajilla Retreat
All sightseeing and touring as per itinerary
Botanical Guide – Dr Ian Hutton
Tour Dates & Prices
| Departure Date | Return Date | Price Per Person From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/10/2022 | 14/10/2022 | $7,895 per person twin share *NO AVAILABILITY* | |
| 23/10/2022 | 30/10/2022 | $7,895 per person twin share *LIMITED AVAILABILITY* | |
| 23/10/2022 | 30/10/2022 | $10,195 single per person *LIMITED AVAILABILITY* | |
| 26/03/2023 | 02/04/2023 | $8,295 per person twin share *LIMITED AVAILABILITY* | |
| 26/03/2023 | 02/04/2023 | $10,695 single per person *LIMITED AVAILABILITY* |
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Region
Sydney Return • Oct 2022 & Mar 2023
Operator
Operated by one of our trusted partners
Duration
8 Day Itinerary
Prices from
$7,895
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