Things to do in Lord Howe Island

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Things to Do in Lord Howe Island

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  • Katie D
    Brighton and Hove, UK427 contributions
    Great place to rockpool at low tide and snorkelling at high tide, you get all the fish swimming around the coral.
    Written 5 October 2023
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  • Katie D
    Brighton and Hove, UK427 contributions
    A beautiful place to enjoy the sunset. Did a bit of snorkelling and kayaking here, lots of coral, but a bit more exposed so no so many fish.
    Written 5 October 2023
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  • Katie D
    Brighton and Hove, UK427 contributions
    Plenty of trails around the island, all very unique, very hilly some quite steep, but all definitely worth a visit.
    Written 5 October 2023
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  • Safari65739288857
    3 contributions
    Kayla was amazing, knowledgeable, and highly professional. She knows Mt. Gower and will make your climb the best you can hope for. A sustained climb, it is worth every step. The cloud forest is something very special. The view also from the top is like no other - a real highlight when visiting Lord Howe. Highly recommend Environmental Tours and Kayla.
    Written 25 September 2023
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  • Katie D
    Brighton and Hove, UK427 contributions
    Well laid out, lots of information about the island, the history, the nature, definitely worth a visit!
    Written 5 October 2023
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  • granitav
    Gosford, Australia67 contributions
    About a 2 hour boat ride to the rock which is 20km from the shore. Not suitable to visit if bad or very windy weather as waves can be 2-3 metres high. Turtles, dolphins and sea birds to see on the way. A must to visit if nothing else.
    Written 19 April 2023
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  • Katie D
    Brighton and Hove, UK427 contributions
    Lovely views, great beach, definitely worth a visit. Would be a good place to kayak as the sea is quite calm.
    Written 5 October 2023
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  • aussie-matthew
    40 contributions
    Pizza is outstanding. Worth going when on island.
    Genuinely some of the best things crust pizza I have had in my travels.
    Was the biggest (positive) surprise in food on the island.
    Beer is also good.
    Written 12 October 2023
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  • Katie D
    Brighton and Hove, UK427 contributions
    Nice beach, get kingfishers close to here, there are some that sit on the fence of the airport, the walk up to Transit Hill starts here.
    Written 5 October 2023
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  • grahamcrew2016
    Sydney, Australia36 contributions
    We spent 6 weeks on the island in 2018. Thornleigh Farm and manager Brendan were a God send. So grateful for fresh vegies. Seasonal and pot luck what was ripe but always helpful. Couldn't recommend too highly and a great approach to gardening sustainably. Thanks TF. See you again
    Written 3 August 2020
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  • Graham B
    Sydney, Australia75 contributions
    What a wonderful surprise.
    Excellent golf course. Felt well established and a great design with stunning views.
    Very well maintained - the course and clubhouse.
    Fair price with club hire and trolleys.
    Short walk from Capella Lodge and just a short cycle from other side of island.
    Bravo and thank you........we loved it and had it pretty much to ourselves.
    Written 31 December 2022
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  • Charlie b
    5 contributions
    Both the staff at Dive Lord Howe were superb - professional and friendly and they really know their stuff
    We had nearly three hours of great fun
    Written 25 November 2023
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  • Sarah B
    1 contribution
    We thoroughly enjoyed both a snorkelling trip led by Kayla and the Mt Gower walk led by Dean. We snorkelled at Erscotts and Comet where the variety of fish and corals were amazing. Dean was a great guide on the Mt Gower trip and we’re so glad we did it. Had been concerned we might not be fast enough as you need to go at the guide’s pace but we were fine (aged 59) and Dean was very encouraging on the rope sections particularly on the way down when guidance was helpful. Being a former ranger he’s also very knowledgeable about flora and fauna. Highly recommend this family company
    Written 25 November 2023
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  • Jessica J
    2 contributions
    Whether you’re on the Island for a holiday or lucky enough to be living here, you’re going to love yoga classes with Nikki. She offers a mix of slow flow, vinyasa and yin classes.
    I’ve been to a number of different studios on the mainland and I always have teachers I connect with and ones whose classes I tend to avoid. When I moved to Lord Howe I was so happy (and relieved) that within the first 10 minutes of class with Nikki, I knew I’d found another teacher who’d I love practicing yoga with. I’m very grateful to have found Lord Howe Yoga 🧘‍♀️.
    Written 5 January 2023
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  • Lynne Mullins
    Port Macquarie, Australia19 contributions
    What a beautiful experience.... Yoga at Lord Howe Island with Nicole. Whether it was in the church or at Neds Beach Nicoles' yoga practice is a great mix of strength, flow, deep breathing, and relaxation. I loved my sessions with her. Her space is the perfect safe haven, filled with love and great energy. Thank you for a truly beautiful time. Lynne
    Written 1 November 2021
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