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
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