What to do and see in Lord Howe Island, Australia: The Best Places and Tips

Chase "n" Thyme Island Journeys - More than a tour, a journey through the island from early settlement to the present day and all the wonderful things in between. Come with your hosts Janine and Peter Phillipps on an entertaining and informal tour of Lord Howe Island's more interesting nooks and crannies! Janine can trace her origins through five generations to Nathan Chase Thompson who settled on the island in the 1850's. Peter was the island's postmaster for nearly ten years, he has had a number of the photos published in various articles as well as writing a book and producing two DVDs on Lord Howe Island's history. Think you know the island? After our tour you will know Lord Howe Island! You will learn more in a morning with us than you would if you spent a week searching things out for yourself. We get you "under the skin" of the Island, the "nuts and Bolts". There is more to this small island out in the South Pacific than first meets the eye, and you will have a way better holiday for the knowledge you gain! All Corners of the Island Tour! every day by demand pick up 9.10am (3.15 hours). A great introduction on what, where and how to do Lord Howe! What are the best walks? Where do you get the best photos? Includes visits to the local school, Government House the hospital and the Catalina monument! We point out many of the island's ever changing sea and land birds. The island's rare bird the endemic Woodhen and Kentia Palm.Learn all about the island's social history, early settlement, predators and pests, flora and fauna, ships, flying boats and the airstrip, island tales and even buried treasure! Cappuccino/tea and muffin at our secluded Ned's Beach home included with this tour.

Lord Howe Island is less than 2 hours flight from Sydney or Brisbane and surrounded by a Marine Park. Over 500 species of fish and 90 species of hard and soft corals, Lord Howe provides and underwater experience for divers of all experience levels. Pro Dive operate dives everyday (weather permitting) and have the only dive boat on the island that is surveyed to dive Balls Pyramid. Dive sites around the island vary from 5 – 30 meters with an array of both tropical and temperate water species. Most dives are suitable for Open Water certified divers. Balls Pyramid is very weather dependent and an advanced Open Water certification is required for this dive. Pro Dive operate from September to May and bookings are essential. Great diving packages can be booked online.

Established in 1998, Lord Howe Environmental Tours provides a wide variety of unique adventures. Tours include: Coral Viewing & Snorkelling The Coral Viewing and Snorkelling Tour is the ultimate way to experience the lagoons premier reef and coral holes. This two hour tour focuses on exploring the profuse coral seascape and introduces visitors to some of the more unusual lagoon inhabitants such as the endemic double-header wrasse, stingrays and turtles. Mt Gower Trek The Mount Gower Trek justly deserves its ranking as one of Australia’s top day walks. Taking approximately five hours to reach the summit at 875 metres and another four hours to return, this trek should not be taken lightly. During the trek you will enjoy the views of Balls Pyramid, Mt Lidgbird, the lagoon and the Island’s northern settlement area. You will also discover the mist forest on the summit of Mt Gower containing trees, ferns, mosses and orchids seen nowhere else on the planet. Specialty Snorkelling Tour For the snorkelling enthusiast join us on our two hour Specialty Snorkelling Tour to four or more of the lagoons most amazing coral Gardens. Enjoy snorkelling within the calm pristine waters of the lagoon and marvel at the diversity of this reef environment. The specialty Snorkelling Tour has been developed specifically by Lord Howe Environmental Tours to enable snorkelers to experience the greatest range of coral communities and fish fauna within the Island’s stunning lagoon. We take you to four amazing locations on this tour. We have a wide selection of other tours, including: Guided Kayak Tours Private Glass Bottom Boat Charters Admiralty Island Guided Kayak Tour Night Snorkelling Tour Blackburn Island, Natural History and Seabird Tour North Bay and North Head Natural History Tour We also hire: 1 and 2 person Kayaks Paddle Boards Mask, Snorkels and Fins

Explore the beautiful lagoon of Lord Howe Island with the most experienced and friendly Glass Bottom boat, snorkel turtle tour operators. Islander Cruises is a one-stop shop for all your aquatic needs. We offer snorkel tours, turtle tours, Aquascooter tours, hire gear including snorkel gear, wetsuits, GoPro's, kayaks and stand up paddle boards.

Marine Adventures "Home of the Turtle Tour" Lord Howe Island