Lord Howe Island

Welcome to Lord Howe Island, a tiny, crescent-shaped paradise located approximately 700 kilometers northeast of Sydney in the Tasman Sea. This island is often described as the 'Galapagos of Australia' due to its high…

Our historical journey begins at Old Settlement Beach, the site where the first permanent residents arrived on this previously uninhabited island in 1833. These settlers, coming from New Zealand, survived by provisioning passing…

Ned's Beach is perhaps the most beloved spot on the island for its incredible accessibility to marine life. Here, you don't even need to get in the water to see the fish; you can simply stand in the shallows and be surrounded by…

As we move inland, we encounter the remarkable Lord Howe Island Banyan trees. These are 'crazy looking trees' that grow upwards, then sideways, and finally downwards to the ground to form aerial roots. …

For a breathtaking overview of the island's topography, we ascend to Malabar Ridge. This grade-four trail begins near Ned's Beach and climbs 208 meters above sea level. …

To the south, the massive basalt monolith of Mount Gower dominates the horizon. Reaching 875 meters, it is the highest peak on the island and home to the 'mother of all trails.' This is a difficult, grade-five hike that must be…

Our final destination lies about 23 kilometers southeast of Lord Howe Island: the mighty Ball's Pyramid. At 562 meters in height, this is the tallest volcanic sea stack in the world. …

As we conclude our journey through Lord Howe Island, take a final look at the turquoise lagoon and the majestic peaks that define this landscape. We have explored the history of the early settlers at Old Settlement Beach, shared…