Your holiday itinerary (ex Perth, Western Australia)

Day 1. Perth to Sydney (D)
Your journey to Australia’s treasure island begins today. We collect you from home and make our way to Perth airport for your flight to Sydney. Overnight: Novotel Sydney International Airport, Sydney

Day 2. Sydney to Lord Howe (BD)
Arise and prepare for beauty! This morning, we depart Sydney for Lord Howe Island. Upon arrival be transferred to meet your friendly hosts Anthony and Judy and relax into your stay for the week before we meet for dinner at the local Bowling Club. Overnight each night: Leanda Lei Apartments, Lord Howe

Day 3. Exploring paradise (BLD)
Awaken in paradise and delve into breakfast before an informative bus tour of Lord Howe Island. Learn the wonderful secrets and interesting facts of the Island, hearing from imaginative Peter, who is full of wonderful stories and secrets of the surrounding landscapes. Enjoy a group lunch at Coral Café followed by more exploring on your own pace. We regroup for dinner and indulge in a relaxing a 2-course dinner at the picturesque Lord Howe Golf Club overlooking Mt. Lidgbird and Mt. Gower.

Day 4. Volcanic Cruising (BD)
We join Anthony, a 6th Generation Islander on an incredible morning experience aboard a glass bottom boat trip to North Bay. See unimaginable coral, turtles and abundant Marine Life of the pristine Lagoon. Be blown away as Anthony explains the history as you overlook underwater paradise. If you are up for it, you can enjoy an optional snorkel of the wreck, The Favourite’. Take your shoes off for some barefoot luxury with a bird walk along the beach of North Bay, a Permanent Park Preserve. After lunch (at own expense), we are back on the water for a relaxing cruise of the Island. Learning how it was discovered, from the sea, cruise past North Head Cave and along the base of magnificent volcanic cliffs and mountains. Pass close by the Admiralty isles, keep an eye out for the thousands of sea birds which nest there. By early evening we are joined by Ian Hutton: Our Naturalist full of so much knowledge of the flora, fauna, bird and marine life on the Island. You may stumble across one of his many books. After this very informative talk, relax and settle into a 3-course dinner at Coral Café.

Day 5. Coral Viewing tour (BLD)
Bathers are essential for your Island getaway, fuel up at breakfast before we take you to the Southern end of the Lagoon for an optional snorkel tour. Gain insight into the Island’s incredible marine environment, it is home to the only fringing coral reef lagoon in New South Wales! Learn of the many rare and wonderful species of the world’s southern-most tropical coral reef. Enjoy a relaxing lunch at the Anchorage. In the afternoon, we are in for an interesting demonstration at Leanda Lei, with Ernie the dog handler. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure, before we meet for a delicious 3-course dinner at the Driftwood Bar & Restaurant.

Day 6. World Heritage marine exploration (BLD)
This morning, we take a gentle walk with Peter, to Little Island. Located along the southwestern shoreline, journey through incredible tropical forests, past Banyan trees and endemic Kentia palms. Keep an eye out for the rare Providence Petrels fly between Mt. Gower and Mt. Lidgbird, unique breeding location of these incredible creatures. Take in the sounds of nature and the Tasman Sea, channel your inner David Attenborough. Before enjoying an afternoon at leisure, we meet for a group lunch at Coral Café. The afternoon is all yours to relax or wonder. Whatever you were up to, tell us all about it during our 3-course dinner at the Anchorage.

Day 7. World’s most Southern Coral Reef (BD)
A mystery for you to discover on the Island. Continue a journey through all the terrains walk on sand at Middle beach, through the palm forest to The Clear Place – an amazing point to stop and take it all in. Peter will join us on this walk to Clear Place, offering insightful local knowledge and enlightening commentary. This afternoon, join for an interesting Nursey Tour and learn the history of Palm Nursery and the micro-Brewery. We will reflect on the past week and your incredible island adventures while enjoying delicious pizza and brews at the brewery, followed by dessert at Leanda Lei Gardens.

Day 8. Lord Howe to Perth (B)
This morning after breakfast, bid farewell to paradise and transfer to the Lord Howe Island Airport for your return flights via Sydney. Upon arrival in Perth, we see you safely home.

Itinerary subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 2026 for details.

Please note:
- Cruise schedules and other activities may be subject to last-minute changes due to weather conditions.
- Leanda Lei Apartments provide soap, but do not supply shampoo, conditioner, or tissues. Joy's General Store, located across from the apartments, offers a variety of supermarket items, alcohol, and a great selection of souvenirs.
- Mobile coverage is unavailable on Lord Howe Island. Free WIFI is available at the Leanda Lei transit lounge area.
- The cabin luggage allowance for flights to Lord Howe is 14kg per person, with an additional 7kg allowed for carry-on luggage.