“I thought to live on an island was like living on a boat. Islands intrigue me. You can see the perimeters of your world. It's a microcosm.” - Jamie Wyeth
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Located 780 km northeast of Sydney, Lord Howe Island is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed paradise. It limits tourist numbers to 400 at any one time to preserve its pristine environment. Accessible via a 2-hour flight from Sydney, the island is famous for its beaches, the world’s southernmost coral reef, and hiking trails.
Getting to the island is entirely by air. QantasLink offers daily, year-round flights from Sydney (under 2 hours). Additionally, Eastern Air Services operates flights and charters departing from Port Macquarie, the Gold Coast, and Newcastle. Once you arrive, there are no private cars, and most of the terrain is pedestrian-friendly. The primary mode of transportation is hiring bicycles or walking.
Because the island is relatively small (about 10 km long), everything is easily accessible. The best time to travel there is during the shoulder seasons—September to November and March to May. These months offer the perfect balance of warm, pleasant weather (averaging 20˚C to 22˚C) for hiking, while the ocean remains warm enough for swimming and snorkeling.
Home to more than 130 species of birds, it is a haven for birders. Highlights include seeing red-tailed tropicbirds performing courting rituals near the Malabar cliffs and watching countless shearwaters return at dusk. The trek up the towering Mount Gower is world-famous, offering breathtaking views of the subtropical landscape. You can drop into the Lord Howe Island Museum to learn about the region's unique biodiversity, history, and scientific specimens
I am quite used to living on an island, Oahu. It is a discreet, wonderful little world. And I've also lived on a boat. So I appreciate your quote. Thank you for this post aloha!
ReplyDeleteWonderful picture. Looks like paradise.
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Violetta
We had a great time on Lord Howe - it's beautiful. Mt Gower makes it's own weather, so you are constantly drawn to the changing cloud that floats over the top like a waterfall. It was nesting time so I got lots of bird shots too. It was beautiful. We had 2 nights in Capella and it was one of the best hotels we've stayed in. They seemed to know what you wanted before you did. All accoms give you picnics to BBQ around the island. YOu just turn up to a spot and the food is there ready to go. It's wonderful....
ReplyDeleteLord Howe Island looks amazing, Glad to know about this Island. Stunning pic.
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We have travelled so much of Western Australia, but there is still so much we haven't seen on the Eastern side. Happy travels and thankyou again for the linkup.
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous! I wish I could go there. Thanks for the party.
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