Connecting services are available from most Australian state capital cities. This flight is one of the most expensive domestic flights in Australia. Be aware that there are baggage weight and piece restrictions for all flights into Lord Howe Island. Service is by Dash 8 aircraft. Get around [ edit] Travel on the island is primarily on foot as there is little that is very far away. There is/was a mini van that functions as a bus to transport you towards the airport, golf course (9 holes) and the mountainous (Mt. Lidgbird - 777m or 2, 549 ft. and Mt. Gower - 875m or 2, 870 ft. ) south end of the island. Bicycles (bikes) are also used by many to get around. Be advised that Lord Howe Island is part of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) and therefore NSW laws prevail. Those riding a bike are required to wear a helmet and the NSW constable residing on island can (and may) ticket infractions. Bikes and helmets are available for hire (rent). Regardless of where you go on the island, if you anticipate that you might not return to your accommodation prior to the commencement of sunset, ensure that you carry a torch (flashlight) as you will need it.
Foreign currency and travellers cheques are not generally accepted or processed on the island. Credit cards are accepted widely but not everywhere (so have cash or a cheque book as a back-up). There is one ATM at the Bowlo. Foreign currency and/or travellers cheques are not processed on Lord Howe Island. Eat [ edit] [ add listing] There are no formal restaurants on the island. Dining establishments are, generally, attached to guest residences and if you chose to eat at a particular location, you must make reservations prior to noon of that day, so that the facility can prepare sufficient food to accommodate those who will attend that evening. Menus are somewhat limited. Greenback's, Skyline Dr., โ (02) 6563 2208. edit Do not forget to take your torch (flashlight) with you. You will need it to get to your guest house. All guest houses offer the use of outdoor BBQ's (grills), generally within steps of your accommodation. Note that food is way more expensive than the mainland though there is no quarantine.
Doubles $90-250. edit Pinetrees, โ +61 2 6563 2177 ( fax: +61 2 6563 2156), [4]. Doubles $300-310. edit Contact [ edit] Mobile (cellphone) phone reception does not extend to Lord Howe Island. Landline telephone (in the form of pay phones), fax and internet services are readily available at a number of public outlets. Australia Post has a postal agency on Lord Howe Island which is open M-F 09:00-13:00 and 14. 00-17:00. From Sep - May airmail is dispatched and received every day except Friday. In the winter months, mail is dispatched whenever flights operate. Surface mail arrives fortnightly (every two weeks) by ship from Iluka in northern New South Wales. Get out [ edit]
Around 600km from the coast of mainland NSW, Lord Howe has more to it than good looks and relaxation, with white sandy beaches, plenty of opportunity for water sports such as snorkelling and the energetic can scale its formidable peak, Mt Gower.
The Board reports directly to the NSW Minister for Climate Change, Environment and Water, and is charged with the care, control and management of the island. Its responsibilities include: The protection of World Heritage values, Development control, The administration of all Crown Land including the island's protected area (the Permanent Park Preserve), The provision of community services and infrastructure, The delivery of sustainable tourism The Board is comprised of seven members, four of whom are elected from the Islander community. The remaining three members are appointed by the Minister for Climate Change to represent the interests of business, tourism and conservation. The full Board meets on the island every three months and, on a day-to-day basis, the affairs of the island are managed by the Board's administration. History [ edit] Get in [ edit] By plane [ edit] Lord Howe Island is approximately 2 hr direct flying time with QantasLink from Sydney (daily), Brisbane (weekends) and Port Macquarie (weekly, seasonal).
Our package included breakfast, lunch, pre-dinner cocktails and canapes and a three-course dinner each day and the food, and service, were all definitely 5*. The day started with a cup of tea in our room with very tasty home-baked cookies and breakfast was amazing with a little fruit, muffin and croissant plate, and couldn't go past the smoked kingfish ceviche with a soft boiled egg, torn bread. May sound odd but so delicious!! ๐ For lunch and dinner there was always an option for me, a Pescatarian, and wines and beers are also included for cocktail hour and dinner and there is a good selection. Two days we took a picnic lunch with us (smoked salmon wrap and cheese and ham sandwich) which was great. For our final lunch before leaving for the airport, we enjoyed a delicious bbq lunch of prawns, fish, salad, bread and accompaniments. Sooo yummy We both had a Abhyanga massage in the Day Spa with the lovely Deb and they were wonderful and in such a fabulous Yurt in the grounds. Our special thanks go to the whole team looking after us, and our suite, during our stay including Michelle, Jana, Taighan, Olivia, Dave and many more.