Walking Journey
7 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 400 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:
19 September 2026
3 April 2027
2 October 2027
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.
Botanical Guide – Dr Ian Hutton
Naturalist, author and photographer, Dr Ian Hutton will guide you on walks and also deliver evening lectures.
Kentia Palm Forest
The island’s signature plants, the Kentia and curly palms, dominate the landscape.
Discover the island’s birdlife
Lord Howe Island is one of Australia’s best birdwatching destinations. Scan the skies and shores for petrels, shearwaters, and masked boobies.
Inclusions
See below for an overview of your tour’s inclusions and featured sightseeing.
Travel with a small group of 15-20 guests, escorted by a Botanical Guide
Includes six nights’ accommodation in a comfortable apartment, flights Sydney/Lord Howe Island return in economy class, return private airport-to-hotel transfers on the island, plus 17 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, and see the island’s endemic plant life and its incredible birdlife
Travel by boat to North Bay and explore the area’s walking trails while looking out for its famous seabirds
Embark upon a glass-bottom boat cruise of the island’s lagoon and snorkel in its crystal-clear waters
Join a reef walk along Ned’s Beach to see unique marine life
Learn about endangered high-altitude rainforest species, including the little mountain palm
Itinerary
Your day-by-day itinerary details the gardens and other sights that make up your journey.
Trip Notes
Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
Fitness rating: Active
You need to be confident in bushwalking on uneven surfaces. Some excursions may require a high level of mobility and fitness. Hiking poles and boots are recommended. The accommodation is located up a steep hill and breakfast will be served at a restaurant at the bottom of the hill. Approval by your doctor may be required to travel.
Group size: 15 to 20 guests
Touring is weather dependent, and the order of this itinerary may change depending on the conditions at the time.