Lord Howe Island Tour

DAY 1

ALBURY - LORD HOWE ISLAND MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER, 2024
Welcome to a wonderful experience on our tour to Lord Howe Island. Leave the fast pace of modern life behind as we immerse ourselves in the spectacular surroundings of UNESCO World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island.
Group to assemble at Albury Airport for a 5.25am check-in for our departure with Qantaslink flight QF2202 at 6.30am to Sydney arriving 7.55am. We have time in transit before connecting with flight QF2262 at 11.50am to Lord Howe Island arriving 1.55pm. We are met by our local host and transferred to our accommodation. This afternoon we travel to the Museum where we’ll be given a lecture by Ian Hutton. Ian is the curator of the museum and a passionate environmentalist, saying “living on Lord Howe Island is like living inside a David Attenborough documentary”. Dinner tonight is at the Coral Café, located in the museum, giving us a chance to look through some of the displays.
Accommodation: Blue Lagoon Lodge. (6 Nights) Ph 02 6563 2006

DAY 2

CHASE ‘N’ THYME TUESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER
We are collected from breakfast for our Chase ‘N’ Thyme Island Tour. This tour gives a fascinating insight into the flora, fauna and unique island way of life. Our tour includes an explanation of every venue on the island including the waste and recycling centre (which is more interesting than you may imagine!). After a fabulous day of exploration, dinner has been arranged for us at the Golf Club.

DAY 3

NORTH BAY WEDNESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER
Following Breakfast, we have a “Big Day Out” planned today. The Marine Adventure team will take us on an in-depth tour of the North Bay of the Island. Here we can view the large variety of fish, turtles, stingrays and incredible coral. The islands history of marine life will be portrayed with the relaxed commentary through the eyes of a sixth-generation islander before an opportunity to snorkel in the waters with some of the best visibility available. Bring your swimsuit, walking shoes and a hat (snorkelling gear and wetsuits are available on the boat) as the day could include anything and everything! This afternoon, if the weather is good, we will have the opportunity to do our Around Island Cruise (weather permitting). The cruise takes us close to the stunning vertical cliffs of Mount Gower and Mount Lidgbird. We can spot Ball’s Pyramid in the distance on our way around the island. Cruise past the Admiralty Isles, see the arch, the Gulch and the Herring Pools. Bird life is in abundance on the island and it’s a great opportunity to see some of them, such as the red-tailed tropic bird, masked boobies, sooty terns and common noddies that nest on the cliffs and outer islands. At 5pm we will be picked up to go see historic movies at the local Community Hall. The movies run for an hour and all proceeds go to the local island school to help students get off the island for an annual excursion.
Dinner tonight is at Driftwood Bar and Restaurant.

DAY 4

CRUISING THE ISLAND THURSDAY 7TH NOVEMBER
This morning we take a glass bottom boat trip on the brilliant blue lagoon, which was formed by a natural barrier of 6km of the world’s southernmost coral reef. The waters are home to more than 500 species of fish and 90 species of coral. We’ll see beautiful coral outcrops, surging strands of algae, colourful sponges and a wonderful array of fish life as we cruise over Cornets Hole and Erscotts Hole. Our dinner tonight will be at the Bowling Club.

DAY 5

ISLAND WALK FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER
Following breakfast, we enjoy a Little Island Walk with our guide Peter Phillips who will take a comfortable pace allowing a chance for commentary along the way. This afternoon is free to do as we wish. Options include taking a walk, going for a swim or simply relaxing with a good book.

DAY 6

ISLAND RAMBLE SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER
We meet our guide after breakfast for an interesting tour to a grassy clearing known as the Clear Place. There are great views of the south end of the island, including Intermediate Hill and Mt Lidgbird, and if the weather is clear, you may also be able to see Ball’s Pyramid in the distance. Our farewell dinner is at the Bowling Club.

DAY 7

LORD HOWE ISLAND – ALBURY SUNDAY 10TH NOVEMBER
With our bags packed full of memories, we say goodbye to Lord Howe Island. It’s easy to see why this place is so special, with its relaxed atmosphere, beautiful scenery and friendly locals. Depart Lord Howe Island at 9.40am on flight QF2261 arriving into Sydney at 11.55pm. After a short break we depart at 3.00pm on flight QF2207 arriving into Albury 4.15pm having had a fantastic holiday on spectacular Lord Howe Island.

TOUR COST

$5798.00 Per Person Twin / Double Share
$6752.00 Single Supplement

INCLUDES

Vehicle transfers for duration of tour and airport transfers
Economy Class Air Fare
Forward Journey Qantaslink Albury - Sydney - Lord Howe Island
Return Journey Qantaslink Lord Howe Island - Sydney - Albury
Accommodation on basis as booked
Meals as indicated on itinerary
Entrances to attractions and cruises as per itinerary
Goods & Services Tax

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner