Lord Howe Island Escape

Day 1 - Monday 17 October 2022

Melbourne - Sydney - Lord Howe (D)

Meet your Sisterhood Tour Hostess at the Melbourne Airport for our flight to Lord Howe Island (via Sydney). 

Departing Melbourne QF426 at 09.00 am / Arriving Sydney 10.25am

Departing Sydney QF2260 at 11.50am / Arriving Lord Howe Island 1.50pm 

(Flight times subject to change)

Upon our arrival into beautiful Lord Howe we'll be transferred to our accommodation for the next 6 nights hosted by Anthony & Judy from Leanda Lei Apartments.

This afternoon enjoy a welcome afternoon tea.

Tonight we'll enjoy a talk at the Museum followed by dinner at Coral Cafe

Day 2 - Tuesday 18 October 2022

Lord Howe (B,D)

Breakfast is served between 8.00am - 9.00am

This morning after our breakfast at the Coral Café, we'll enjoy an Island Tour to get a feel for this unique Island.

9.00am - Chase ‘n’ Thyme Island Tours

Join your hosts Janine and Peter Phillips on a fun and informal bus tour of Lord Howe Island's more interesting nooks and crannies! 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 Islands history. You will learn more on a three-hour tour with us than if you spent a week searching things out by yourself.

2.00pm - Peter Phillips Walking Tour

Join Peter on a relaxed 3km (3 hour many photo/info stops). Environmental history tour, passing through lovely forests, mutton-bird rookery, cliff top views, giant banyans, see valley of shadows, clear place & Balls Pyramid. We start from the much younger land-forms where most residents live & into more ancient areas. Lord Howe is slowly disappearing. This will be explained & why its sister islands have long gone. A great island introduction – learn about the palm and tourist industry, flora, bush tucker & medicine, birds, volcanic history, snippets of colourful local history and more.

Many say it is the best walking they have ever done.

Enjoy dinner this evening at The Golf Club

Day 3 - Wednesday 19 October 2022

Lord Howe (B,D)

Breakfast is served at the Coral Cafe between 8.00am - 9.00am

This morning enjoy a free morning.

1.00pm 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 dependant cruise includes commentary.

This afternoon at 5.00pm before dinner, enjoy a historical film in the local hall.

6.30pm Tonight we enjoy dinner at The Anchorage.

Day 4 - Thursday 20 October 2022

Lord Howe (B,D)

Breakfast is served at the Coral Cafe between 8.00am – 9.00am, before having a free morning or afternoon.

Time TBA Coral viewing with Environmental Tours.

Come and experience Lord Howe Islands World Heritage marine environment on the glass bottom boat. A two-hour tour that caters for 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 reefs larger and more exotic fish species. Tour operates within the sheltered waters of the lagoon according to weather, viewing conditions and tide. Snorkelling equipment provided.

6.00pm Dinner this evening is at the Bowling Club.

Day 5 - Friday 21 October 2022

Lord Howe (B,L,D)

Breakfast is served at the Coral Café, between 8.00am – 9.00am.

Time TBA This morning we walk to little island with Peter Phillips.

We take you 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 lagoons reef come’s to its southern end. Rock was obtained here for the building of the airstrip & start to Mt Gower walk. Woodhens often seen and fed.  After a rest to enjoy the views & a photo or 2, we stroll back.  

The walk is an unhurried 2 hours approx.  What better way to enjoy a day, nice walk, and company. This afternoon we spend exploring Ned’s Beach.

Lunch today is at a local restaurant, followed by a free afternoon.

Tonight, we enjoy dinner at The Anchorage.

Day 6 - Saturday 22 October 2022

Lord Howe (B,L,D)

Breakfast is served at the Coral Café, between 8.00am – 9.00am.

This morning after breakfast at Coral Café, we explore the northern aspects of the Island. 

9.30am North Bay Turtle Tour

View the fish and coral of the world’s most southern coral reef as you cruise slowly to the beautiful North Bay. Drift over the wreck of the “Favourite” on our purpose-built glass bottom vessel “Adventure One”. While at North Bay the adventurous can snorkel the wreak, take a short climb up Mt Eliza with its panoramic views walk to the old Gluch and Herring Pools, view the sea bird rookery (seasonal), swim or just sit and laze the day away. Cruise includes morning/afternoon refreshments and historical commentary by 6th generation islander. (As featured on Channel 9 Getaway programme)

Packed lunch included.

This afternoon you have some free time for a leisurely last-minute stroll down to the Museum or perhaps a walk-through Steven’s Reserve. 

Tonight, we have dinner at the Bowling Club.

Day 7 - Sunday 23 October 2022

Lord Howe - Sydney- Melbourne (B)

This morning after breakfast, it's bags packed and we are then transferred to the Airport for our flight home to Melbourne (via Sydney).  Arriving into Melbourne in the afternoon say goodbye to new found friends and promise to stay in touch.

Departing Lord Howe Island QF2263 at 09.35am / Arriving Sydney 11.50am

Departing Sydney QF445 at 1.00pm / Arriving Melbourne 2.35pm

(Flight times subject to change)

Thank you for travelling with Sisterhood Womens Travel and we look forward to welcoming you back for your next adventure.