From here, climbers can get wonderful views – and photos – of Ned’s Beach stretching around to the lagoon and reaching Mounts Gower and Lidgbird. It’s the classic Lord Howe view and keen photographers can set off predawn to capture the sunrise as the pink light casts its glow on the mountains.
Malabar can be completed in two hours, or walkers can decide to extend their adventure along the ridge, reaching Kim’s Lookout or even opt to continue along to Mount Eliza and loop down to return via North Bay. This longer loop is a half-day undertaking.
The walk leads through kentia palm groves and past shearwater breeding burrows. At the top, the walk leads along the cliffs which plunge dramatically into the ocean below and offers views to the Admiralty Islands. The cliff crannies are ideal habitat for one of the world’s largest colonies of Red-tailed tropic birds, which put on a thrilling aerial display between September and May.
A tiny island with a large history, Lord Howe Island has a wonderful museum close to the CBD that offers a first-hand insight to its natural environment as well as its community.
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Lord Howe Island is home to over 200 different species of birds. Many are endemic to the island and others are migratory seabirds who choose this sanctuary to breed and nest.
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Lord Howe’s nine-hole golf course takes in some of the world’s best ocean views, with the newly renovated Golf Club perfect for a drink and a bite to eat afterwards.
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The North Bay walk is a wonderful adventure of the protected northern end of the island. The peak of Mount Eliza and the small 'secret' inlet known as Old Gulch are nearby.
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Goat House Cave is found high on the eastern face of Mount Lidgbird, a challenging three hour walk that is steep but offers rewarding views from the top.
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Little Island sits beneath Mounts Lidgbird and Gower on the edge of a rocky beach. The walk to reach the cove passes though Kentia palm forests, a natural habitat for Lord Howe Island Woodhens.
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Huge banyan trees and endemic Kentia palm forests cast brooding shadows in this cool enclave on Lord Howe’s east coast, an easy walk or cycle from Capella.
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Enjoying a barbecue lunch in one of Lord Howe’s many idyllic picnic spots is the best way to embrace the relaxed island way of life. Capella offers gourmet lunch packs with all the essentials for a lazy afternoon by the sea.
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Rising some 875 metres above sea level, Mount Gower is the larger of the twin mountain peaks which dominate the tiny island landscape. A guided day hike to the summit is rated one of the world’s best.
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