Walking
Although
only 11km long and 2km wide, Lord Howe is laced with dozens of delightful,
well-marked walking trails: nearly two thirds of the island is a Permanent Park
Preserve. The choice ranges from easy strolls at sea level through lush Kentia
palm and banyan forests, to moderate cliff-top hikes where you’ll see seabirds
wheeling on the thermals, to the challenging 875 metre Mount Gower climb – rated as one of
the best day treks in the world.
Northern Section
Transit Hill
Class
3, 2 hours return, 2km
Clear Place
Class
2, 1-2 hours return
Stevens Reserve
Class
1
North Bay
Class
3, 4 hours return, km4
Mt
Eliza
Grade
3
Old
Gulch
Grade
1, 20 minutes return, 300m
Malabar Hill and Kims Lookout
Class
4-5, 3 hours, or 5 hours return,
7 km
Southern Section
Goat
House Cave
Class
4, 5 hours return, 6 km
Mount Gower
Class
5, 8 hours return, 14 km
Rocky Run and Boat Harbour
Class
3
Intermediate Hill
Class
2, 45 minutes
return, 1km
Little
Island
Class
1, 40 minutes return, 3km
