Giant banyan trees – sometimes known as strangler figs – with their aerial roots stretching out for balance stand alongside towering Kentia palms which are endemic to the island, while stands of Thatch palms create a cool, calm vibe under the leafy canopy.
Walkers will see many large holes in the ground along the way, which are Mutton bird (or Flesh-footed Shearwater) burrows. These migratory birds return to the island at dusk between September and May.
A signpost indicates the way to the Valley of the Shadows, where walkers take a step back in time as the peaceful cool of giant banyans and Kentia palms create an eerie sanctuary. A little further on, the trail reaches Clear Place which is a great spot to see the island’s wilder eastern coast with views to Mutton Bird Island, Wolf Rock, Intermediate Hill and Mount Lidgbird, with Ball’s Pyramid appearing on the horizon.
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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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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