Lord Howe Island in Autumn

2025

7 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR

Saturday 3rd may to Friday 9th may


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.



TOUR HIGHLIGHTS


Chase ‘N’ Thyme Island Tour, Mt Eliza, Old Gulch, Herring Pool, Balls Pyramid, Walking Tour, Erscott’s Hole, North Head Cave, North Bay, Admiralty Isles, Little Islands and Ned’s Beach.


FLIGHTS 
Melbourne to Sydney

Sydney to Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island to Sydney

Sydney to Melbourne

 
CRUISES
Adventure One North Bay Cruise

“Dive Lord Howe” Island Cruise

Coral Viewing Environmental Cruise

MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
6 nights on Lord Howe Island


PLEASE NOTE

To maximize your experience on this tour, you will need to be fit and able.

Walking frames are not recommended.


TOUR COSTS

Twin Share Room First Tour: $6,495 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: $6,395 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours: $6,345 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: $6,295 per person
Single Room Supplement: $960 per person
 
Deposit: $500 per person
 

As a thank you for travelling with O'Shannessy's Quality Tours, you will automatically receive a saving on the total tour price for your second and subsequent tours.
 
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 will need to pay the single room supplement.



If you are willing to twin share but are a smoker, have a CPAP machine or snore, you will need to pay the single supplement for a sole use room.

​O'Shanessy's Quality Tours are now providing travel insurance through Nib Insurance.


Travel insurance is not compulsory, however the Australian Government (see www.smarttraveller.gov.au) recommends all travellers no matter where you are going, obtain comprehensive travel insurance from a reputable provider at the time the balance of the tour is to be paid. It may enable you to claim back the cost of your tour if you are unable to travel or must cancel at late notice.

​Always read the PDS provided, to ensure the cover meets your needs.

MAP

ITINERARY

  • DAY 1: SATURDAY 3RD MAY, 2025

    MELBOURNE TO LORD HOWE ISLAND


    Welcome to our holiday to the beautiful Lord Howe Island. With chauffeured pickup from home, we travel to Melbourne Airport. Here we’ll be greeted by an O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours representative who will assist us with check in and accompany us onto the plane for our flight to Sydney. In Sydney we board our Qantas Link connecting flight to Lord Howe Island. Upon arrival at beautiful Lord Howe Island, we are transferred to our accommodation where we can unpack and settle in for the next six nights. Tonight we will enjoy dinner at The Anchorage Restaurant.


    Lunch and Refreshments inflight


    OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND


  • DAY 2: SUNDAY 4TH MAY, 2025

    ISLAND SIGHTSEEING


    Today, we will get a feel for this unique island. The group will be split into two with one group enjoying the morning with hosts Janine and Peter on the Chase ‘n’ Thyme Island Tour for a fun and informal bus tour of Lord Howe Island’s more interesting nooks and crannies, and the other group have free time to explore the island at their own leisure. Janine is a fifth generation islander - her Great Grandfather was American whaler, Nathan Chase Thompson, who settled on the island in the 1850’s. Peter was the island’s Post Master. He has had a number of his photos and stories published as well as writing a book on the island’s history. We will learn more on this three hour tour, than if we spent a week searching things out by ourselves! This afternoon, the groups will take part in the alternative activity to what was enjoyed this morning. We will later regroup and enjoy dinner together at The Bowling Club.


    OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND


  • DAY 3: MONDAY 5TH MAY, 2025

    EXPLORING NORTH BAY


    We explore the northern aspects of the Island this morning, viewing the fish and coral of the world’s most southern coral reef as we cruise slowly to the beautiful North Bay. We drift over the wreck of the “Favourite” on our purpose built vessel “Adventure One” and can enjoy turtle spotting of the Green and Hawks Bill turtles through the boat’s glass bottom. We will be joined by a 6th generation islander who will provide us with historical commentary and for the adventurous, we can use the snorkel gear on board to snorkel the wreck below. While at North Bay we are able to view the area in different ways - some may wish to take a short climb up Mt Eliza with its panoramic views, some may walk to the Old Gulch and Herring Pools, perhaps view the sea bird rookery, or just sit and laze the day away. Back on dry land, we have a free afternoon. Don your walking shoes or curl up with a book - the choice is yours!  Tonight we enjoy dinner at The Golf Club.


    Lunch at own expense and arrangement


    OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND


  • DAY 4: TUESDAY 6TH MAY, 2025

    CORAL VIEWING


    Come and experience Lord Howe Island’s 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. Back on dry land, we enjoy our lunch. This afternoon we take a relaxed, escorted 3km environmental history ramble passing through lovely forests, a mutton-bird rookery, see cliff top views, giant banyans, the valley of shadows, clear place and Balls Pyramid. We start from the much younger land forms where most of the islands residents live and roam into more ancient areas. The reason why Lord Howe is slowly disappearing will be explained and why its sister islands have long gone. This is a great island introduction as we learn about the palm and tourist industry, flora, bush tucker and medicine, birds, volcanic history, snippets of colourful local history and more. Many say the best walking they have ever done. This evening, we enjoy a talk at the Museum followed by dinner at The Coral Café.


    OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND


  • DAY 5: WEDNESDAY 7TH MAY, 2025

    ISLAND CRUISE


    This morning we spend time exploring the incredible underwater life and relaxing on the white sand of Ned’s Beach. The rest of the morning is free—you can stroll back into town or the van will be on hand to return us to the motel. Later this afternoon we will view the island the way it was discovered - from the sea. On our two hour Island Cruise aboard “Dive Lord Howe”, we will view North Head Cave and cruise along the magnificent volcanic cliffs and spectacular mountain bases. We pass close by the Admiralty Isles with the thousands of sea birds which nest there. Whilst on board, crew members will point out landmarks, native wildlife as well as answer any questions we may have about beautiful Lord Howe Island. We enjoy dinner at The Driftwood Restaurant.


    Lunch at own expense and arrangement


    OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND


  • DAY 6: THURSDAY 8TH MAY, 2025

    WALKING TOUR


    We have another free morning before we meet at The Coral Café for lunch. This afternoon, we meet Peter for a walk to Little Island. Starting at the fascinating mountainous end of the Island, we begin a 1km level stroll to the base of the mountains. Here, we see Little Island and where the lagoon’s reef comes to its southern end. Rock was obtained from here for the building of the airstrip and it is the start to the Mt Gower walk, where Woodhens are often seen. After a rest to enjoy the views and a photo or two, we return to Leanda Lei. What better way to enjoy a day, nice walk, food and company.  Tonight we are treated to an historical film in the local hall before our final dinner together returning to the delightful restaurant, The Anchorage.


    OVERNIGHT: Leanda Lei Apartments, LORD HOWE ISLAND


  • DAY 7: FRIDAY 9TH MAY, 2025

    LORD HOWE ISLAND TO MELBOURNE


    This morning after breakfast, we are transferred to the Lord Howe Airport for our Qantas Link return flight home to Melbourne via Sydney. We arrive back at Tullamarine Airport mid afternoon, where our chauffeurs will be waiting to transport us safely home with many interesting stories to tell of our Island adventure.


    Lunch at own expense and arrangement / Refreshments inflight


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.

Flights

Qantas economy flight from Melbourne to Sydney and Domestic Qantas Link flight to Lord Howe Island.

Qantas Link return flight from Lord Howe to Sydney, Qantas economy flight from Sydney to Melbourne.


Touring

Sightseeing on Lord Howe Island is in a local small bus with local driver-guides.


Tour Director

Dedicated O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours tour director 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

All full cooked breakfasts, lunches most days, two course restaurant dinners, and lunch/refreshments inflight.

Three lunches at your own expense on Lord Howe Island as per itinerary.


No Hidden Extras

O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.


*The order of touring may change due to tides or suppliers.*

 

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY


Receipt of payment of funds will be taken as acceptance of O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours conditions of travel for this tour.

Prices include GST and all taxes.


Deposit is fully refundable until 71 days prior to departure date.

Balance due on invoice approximately 70 days prior to departure.


Cancellation within 70 days of tour departure date No Refund

On or after tour date departure No Refund


If a tour is cancelled for any reason by O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours before the departure date, all passengers will be offered the option of transferring to another tour of their choice, hold the funds in trust for a future tour or a full refund. There is no time limit as to when this must be used. The Australian Government (see www.smarttraveller.gov.au) recommends all travellers no matter where you are going, obtain comprehensive travel insurance from a reputable provider. It may enable you to claim back the cost of your tour if you are unable to travel or have to cancel at late notice. Always read the

PDS provided, to ensure the cover meets all of your needs. We are able to provide travel insurance through Nib Insurance. If you would like a quote

please call our office toll free on 1800 354 352.