North Bay feels remote even by Lord Howe Island standards. The pristine cove is idyllic for swimming and picnic tables under the palms make it a popular spot to take an al fresco lunch. From here, walkers can decide to hike up Mount Eliza for views out over the cliffs to the ocean or reach the private rocky bay at Old Gulch. Mt Eliza is one of the main nesting sites for the Red-tailed Tropicbird and the Sooty Tern and during nesting season (approximately September-March) the track to the top is closed to protect the birds.
Old Gulch has wonderful rock pools which reveal hidden sea creatures in its Herring rock pools at low tide. At low tide, the North Bay walk can be a round trip by taking a route around the rocks to or from Old Settlement Beach.
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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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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