7 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
1ST MAY TO 7TH MAY 2021
Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to explore the crescent shaped volcanic remnant that is Lord Howe Island. This picturesque island paradise in the Tasman Sea is a haven for over 200 bird species, multitudes of indigenous plants and an abundance of sea life. with spectacular cliffs, dense forests and dramatic views of the offshore rocks, it is a photographer's dream.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Admiralty Isles, Herring Pools, Seabird Rookery, Valley of Shadows, Balls Pyramid, Historical walking tours, Snorkel Erscott’s Hole, Little Island and Ned's Beach.
CRUISES
Around the Island Cruise aboard “Lulawai” and Glass bottom boat cruise aboard “Adventure One”.
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
6 nights on Lord Howe Island
PRICE
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Twin Share Room First Tour: Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours: Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: Single Room Supplement: Deposit: |
$5,325 per person $5,275 per person $5,250 per person $5,225 per person $ 480 per person $200 per person upon booking |
O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will match single travellers who wish to twin share, with another single traveller of the same gender.
However, if this is not possible, you shall be provided with single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost).
However, if this is not possible, you shall be provided with single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost).
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ITINERARY
DAY 1: SATURDAY 1ST MAY, 2021
MELBOURNE TO LORD HOWE ISLAND
This morning we depart Melbourne travelling to Sydney. There we connect with our Domestic Qantas Link flight to Lord Howe Island. Upon arrival at beautiful Lord Howe Island we will transferred to our accommodation for the next 6 nights, hosted by Anthony & Judy from Leanda Lei Apartments.
OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND
This morning we depart Melbourne travelling to Sydney. There we connect with our Domestic Qantas Link flight to Lord Howe Island. Upon arrival at beautiful Lord Howe Island we will transferred to our accommodation for the next 6 nights, hosted by Anthony & Judy from Leanda Lei Apartments.
OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND
day 2: SUNDAY 2ND MAY, 2021
CHASE 'N' THYME ISLAND TOURS
Come with 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 was the Islands Post master, he 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 us than if you spent a week searching things out by yourself.
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.
For for these activities, the group will be divided into two separate groups and one group will do the Chase ‘n’ Thyme Island Tour and the other group will do the Around Island Cruise then they will switch for the afternoon activities.
OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND
Come with 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 was the Islands Post master, he 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 us than if you spent a week searching things out by yourself.
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.
For for these activities, the group will be divided into two separate groups and one group will do the Chase ‘n’ Thyme Island Tour and the other group will do the Around Island Cruise then they will switch for the afternoon activities.
OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND
DAY 3: MONDAY 3RD MAY, 2021
NORTH DAY TOUR
This morning after breakfast at Coral Café, we explore the northern aspects of the Island. 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 wreck, 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.
OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND
This morning after breakfast at Coral Café, we explore the northern aspects of the Island. 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 wreck, 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.
OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND
DAY 4: TUESDAY 4TH MAY, 2021
RON'S RAMBLE WALKING TOUR
We have breakfast at the Coral Café, before having a free morning to explore or just kick back and take it all in.
This afternoon we join Ron on a relaxed 3km (3- hour many photo info stops), environmental history ramble, passing through lovely forests, mutton-bird rookery, cliff top views, giant banyans, see the valley of shadows, clear place and Balls Pyramid. We start from the much younger land forms 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.
OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND
We have breakfast at the Coral Café, before having a free morning to explore or just kick back and take it all in.
This afternoon we join Ron on a relaxed 3km (3- hour many photo info stops), environmental history ramble, passing through lovely forests, mutton-bird rookery, cliff top views, giant banyans, see the valley of shadows, clear place and Balls Pyramid. We start from the much younger land forms 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.
OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND
DAY 5: WEDNESDAY 5TH MAY, 2021
CORAL VIEWING ENVIRONMENTAL TOUR
Come and experience Lord Howe Island's World Heritage marine environment in 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 islands 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. Snorkeling equipment is provided. This afternoon we have free time to relax, explore, read a book or take a siesta!
OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND
Come and experience Lord Howe Island's World Heritage marine environment in 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 islands 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. Snorkeling equipment is provided. This afternoon we have free time to relax, explore, read a book or take a siesta!
OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND
DAY 6: THURSDAY 6TH MAY, 2021
LITTLE ISLAND & RON'S RAMBLE
We take you to the fascinating mountain 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 start to Mt Gower walk. Woodhens are often seen here and fed. After a rest to enjoy the views and a photo or two or three, we stroll back. We then join Ron our guide for our lunch at the Anchorage. The walk is an unhurried 2 hours plus 1.5 hours for lunch. What better way to enjoy a day, nice walk, food and company. This afternoon we spend exploring Ned’s Beach. Tonight we enjoy or last evening on the island together with a two course dinner at Milky Way Restaurant.
OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND
We take you to the fascinating mountain 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 start to Mt Gower walk. Woodhens are often seen here and fed. After a rest to enjoy the views and a photo or two or three, we stroll back. We then join Ron our guide for our lunch at the Anchorage. The walk is an unhurried 2 hours plus 1.5 hours for lunch. What better way to enjoy a day, nice walk, food and company. This afternoon we spend exploring Ned’s Beach. Tonight we enjoy or last evening on the island together with a two course dinner at Milky Way Restaurant.
OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND
DAY 7: FRIDAY 7TH MAY, 2021
LORD HOWE ISLAND TO HOME
This morning after breakfast, we have some free time for a leisurely last- minute stroll down to the Museum or perhaps a walk-through Steven’s Reserve. We enjoy a lunch at Coral Café before being transferred to the Lord Howe Airport for our Qantas Link return flight home to Melbourne via Sydney. Departing Lord Howe mid afternoon and arriving into Sydney later that afternoon and then to connect with our flight from Sydney to Melbourne, arriving into Melbourne in the evening, where of course our chauffeurs will be ready and waiting to take us home, while we relax and think of our amazing Lord Howe Island experience.
This morning after breakfast, we have some free time for a leisurely last- minute stroll down to the Museum or perhaps a walk-through Steven’s Reserve. We enjoy a lunch at Coral Café before being transferred to the Lord Howe Airport for our Qantas Link return flight home to Melbourne via Sydney. Departing Lord Howe mid afternoon and arriving into Sydney later that afternoon and then to connect with our flight from Sydney to Melbourne, arriving into Melbourne in the evening, where of course our chauffeurs will be ready and waiting to take us home, while we relax and think of our amazing Lord Howe Island experience.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Complimentary chauffeur driven transfers
Victorian passengers from Greater Melbourne, Bendigo, Torquay, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, Phillip Island and selected areas of Gippsland will be picked up from home in a private chauffeured vehicle by one of our professional drivers.
For Victorian passengers not within this pick up zone, or our interstate passengers a quote can be provided for home pickup in extended areas. At the end of your tour, you will be safely returned home with memories of a sensational tour.
Tour Director
Dedicated O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach crew (tour directors) on board to ensure
your travel experience is memorable.
Best Available Quality Accommodation
Ensuite motel accommodation each night.
Attractions
All tours and interest venues as per itinerary.
Meals
Full cooked breakfasts, morning tea, most lunches and two course restaurant dinners daily.
No Hidden Extras
O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.
“... Lord Howe Island is Just Paradise. Immerse yourself in the spectacular surroundings and experience some of the world’s best day hikes, snorkelling on the coral reef, hand-feeding fish on Ned’s Beach...”
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PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Balance due on invoice approximately 60 days prior to departure.
Deposit is fully refundable until 61 days prior to departure date.
Prices include GST and all taxes.
Cancellation 60 to 8 days before tour departure date, 20% Refund of Tour Cost
Cancellation within 7 days of tour departure date, No Refund
On or after tour date departure, No Refund
Travel Insurance is not compulsory, however we highly recommended you take out comprehensive travel insurance with a reputable insurer at the time you pay for your tour.