Walking Journey
8 day Lord Howe Island
Walking Discoveries of Lord Howe Island’s Flora, Seabirds & Marine Life
Travel in a small group to Lord Howe Island. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed site permits just 200 visitors at any one time. Travelling with expert Botanical Guide Ian Hutton, you will learn about some of the challenges of living on this remote island. Having lived here for more than 30 years, Ian knows the terrain intimately, and there is no-one better equipped to accompany you on nature walks to discover its endemic flora and fauna, including the famous Kentia palm.
This journey departs:
4 October 2025
21 March 2026
Highlights
The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.
Daily flora and fauna walks
Daily walks will allow you to discover the unique flora and fauna of Lord Howe Island.
Visit North Bay
Enjoy a glass bottom boat ride to North Bay arriving at a pristine beach on the northern tip of the island, inaccessible by land.
Botanical Guide - Ian Hutton
Be escorted by an expert Botanical Guide, who will offer insightful talks on various topics and be available for informal discussions, enriching your travel experience.
Inclusions
Seen below are your tour’s inclusions. They ensure you’re free to enjoy each day’s discoveries without worry or distraction.
Travel with a small group of 15-20 guests, escorted by a Botanical Guide
Includes seven nights’ accommodation in a comfortable hotel, return Sydney flights to Lord Howe Island in economy class, return private airport-to-hotel transfers, plus 21 meals and select beverages
All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
Enjoy guided nature walks and evening lectures with your expert Botanical Guide, Dr Ian Hutton
Travel by boat to North Bay and snorkel in its crystal-clear waters
Embark upon a glass-bottom boat cruise of the island’s lagoon, and enjoy a reef walk to see unique marine life
Learn about endangered high-altitude rainforest species, including the little mountain palm
Take gentle hikes with an expert guide to see the island’s endemic plant life and its incredible birdlife
Itinerary
Trip Notes
Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
Fitness rating: Medium
Group size: 15 to 20 guests
Some excursions may require a high level of mobility and fitness. Hiking poles and boots recommended