The Museum opens from the Lord Howe Visitors Centre so it’s a perfect place to browse while making tour bookings, getting maps and tips on walks, or while grabbing a coffee or a bite to eat at The Coral Café.
The museum is run by the island’s resident naturalist Ian Hutton, who also operates guided walks and is a keen environmentalist and photographer. Included in the exhibits are relics from the island’s long history and contributions from the community including from the local school kids. The museum offers a great insight to the island’s unique heritage and is the venue for nature talks which are held regularly in the evenings.
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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The Malabar walk on the island’s northern end opens up a number of longer walk options and offers classic views of the island looking towards the crescent shaped lagoon and Mounts Gower and Lidgbird.
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