Highlights
Chase 'n' Thyme island tour hosted by a 5th generation islander
Spectacular scenery - magnificent volcanic cliffs and spectacular mountain bases
North Bay Turtle tour including snorkeling opportunities *As featured on Channel 9's Getaway show*
"Lulawai" round island cruise - the World's most southernmost coral reef
Environmental walking tour with Lord Howe local Peter Phillips
Little Islands walking tour with Lord Howe local Peter Phillips
Environmental Glass bottom boat cruise with the opportunity to snorkel at Erscott's Hole
Free time to explore at leisure
Free time to swim and snorkel
Free time to birdwatch
Free time to enjoy scenic walks
Friends for company!
Inclusions
Fully Escorted - Your Sisterhood Tour Hostess is on hand to assist with making your holiday a memorable one
Return Economy Airfares ex Melbourne to Lord Howe Island (via Sydney) with Qantas Link including taxes and luggage (other departure cities available upon request)
All Transportation Throughout
All Sightseeing as detailed in Itinerary
All Meals as detailed in itinerary
6 Nights Accommodation - Leanda Lei Apartments
Willing to Share Option
Meet and Greet prior to departure (subject to minimum numbers)
Notice
Lord Howe Island is one of the most naturally beautiful islands in the world with its long Fiji-blue lagoon protected by the world's most southerly coral reef and two mountains that wouldn't look out of place in Tahiti. It's a barefoot kind of place, a place to get back to simple pleasures, and perfect for adventure travellers and nature lovers.
This tour requires a medium level of fitness due to the walking activities. Walking Poles are recommended.
Itinerary is subject to change due to airline schedules and weather dependant activities - the order of this itinerary may change as a result.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Saturday 6 September 2025
Melbourne - Sydney - Lord Howe (D)
Meet your Sisterhood Tour Hostess at the Melbourne Airport for our flight to Lord Howe Island (via Sydney).
Upon our arrival into beautiful Lord Howe, we'll be transferred to our accommodation for the next 6 nights hosted by Anthony and Judy from Leanda Lei Apartments.
Tonight we'll enjoy an interesting Lord Howe Island slide show followed by dinner at The Anchorage.
Overnight: Leanda Lei Apartments (or similar)
Day 2 - Sunday 7 September 2025
Lord Howe (B,D)
This morning after our breakfast at the Coral Café. we'll enjoy a 'Chase n Thyme' Island Tour, a fun and informal bus tour of Lord Howe Islands with interesting nooks and crannies! Hosted by Peter & Janine Phillips. Janine is a fifth-generation Islander, her Great-grandfather was an American whaler, Nathan Chase Thompson who settled on the Island in the 1850's. Peter has had a number of his photos and stories published as well as writing a book on the island's history. You will learn more on a three-hour tour with these locals than if you spent a week searching things out by yourself.
The remainder of the day is free for further exploring.
Dinner tonight at the local Golf Club.
Overnight: Leanda Lei Apartments (or similar)
Day 3 - Monday 8 September 2025
Lord Howe (B,L D)
After breakfast today, we'll begin our North Bay Turtle Tour, a fantastic day out and about and an experience featured on Channel 9's Getaway show. View the fish and coral of the world's most southern coral reef as we cruise slowly to beautiful North Bay. We'll drift over the wreck of the "Favorite" on our purpose-built glass bottom vessel "Adventure One".
While at North Bay, the adventurous can snorkel the wreck, take a short climb up Mt Eliza with its panoramic views and walk to the old Gluch and Herring Pools, View the sea bird rookery (seasonal), swim or just sit and laze the day away. The cruise includes morning tea, refreshments and interesting historical commentary by a 6th generation islander. A packed lunch is included.
Enjoy this afternoon a talk with Ian Hutton.
Dinner tonight at The Coral Cafe.
Overnight: Leanda Lei Apartments (or similar)
Day 4 - Tuesday 9 September 2025
Lord Howe (B,D)
Today we have a free morning.
In the afternoon, we'll experience Lord Howe Island's World Heritage marine environment on the glass bottom boat. A two-hour tour that caters to everyone. Sit in comfort and view a marine paradise or snorkel Erscott's Hole and be amazed at the island's incredible marine biodiversity. Observe a natural feeding event that will attract some of the reef's larger and more exotic fish species. Tour operates within sheltered waters of the lagoon according to weather, viewing conditions and tide. Snorkeling equipment provided.
Dinner tonight at the Driftwood.
Overnight: Leanda Lei Apartments (or similar)
Day 5 - Wednesday 10 September 2025
Lord Howe (B,D)
This morning after breakfast we'll enjoy an Around Island Cruise - View the Island the way it was discovered, from the sea, on our two-hour around the island cruise aboard “Lulawai”. View North Head Cave and cruise along the magnificent volcanic cliffs and spectacular mountain bases. Pass close by the Admiralty isles with the thousands of sea birds which nest there. This weather-dependent cruise includes commentary.
Later, we'll join Peter Phillips on a relaxed 3km (3- hour many photo/info stops) environmental history walking tour, passing through lovely forests, mutton bird rookery, cliff top views, giant banyans, see valley of shadows, a clear place and Balls Pyramid. We start from the much younger landforms where most residents live and into more ancient areas.
Lord Howe is slowly disappearing. This will be explained, and why its sister islands have long gone. A great island introduction - learn about the palm and tourist industry, flora, bush tucker and medicine, birds, volcanic history, snippets of colourful local history and more. Many say it is the best walking they have ever done.
Later this afternoon we'll enjoy a historical film in the local hall before dinner.
Dinner tonight at The Anchorage.
Overnight: Leanda Lei Apartments (or similar)
Day 6 - Thursday 11 September 2025
Lord Howe (B,L,D)
Today after breakfast, we do the Little Island Walking Tour with Peter Phillips, who will take us to the fascinating mountains end of the Island, to begin a 1km level stroll to the base of the mountains; Little Islands and where the lagoon's reef comes to its southern end.
Rock was obtained here for the building of the airstrip and the start of Mt Gower walk. Woodhens are often seen and can be fed. After a rest to enjoy the views and a photo or two, we stroll back. Our walk is an unhurried 2 hours approximately. What better way to enjoy a day; than a nice walk and great company.
After our walk, we enjoy lunch at Coral Cafe. We then have time to explore popular Ned's Beach.
Dinner tonight at The Bowling Club.
Overnight: Leanda Lei Apartments (or similar)
Day 7 - Friday 12 September 2025
Lord Howe - Sydney - Melbourne (B)
This morning after breakfast we'll be transferred to the airport for our flight home to Melbourne (via Sydney).
Thank you for travelling with Sisterhood Womens Travel and we look forward to welcoming you back for your next adventure.