Lord Howe Island escape

Thanks to summer, warmer weather and the holiday season fast approaching, it’s the perfect time of year to start planning an island escape. We’re pretty dang lucky to have some of the world’s most beautiful islands right on our doorstop, so why not make the most of them? This week I’m featuring two Australian island getaways, to give you some travel inspiration on where to visit. The good people responsible for the tourism of Lord Howe Island have chosen a simple yet effective slogan, ‘Just Perfect’. Ahhh yep, pretty sure that sums it up, guys! This beautiful part of Australia is World-Heritage listed and is less than a 2 hour flight from Sydney or Brisbane, making it easily accessible. With it’s perfect white sandy beaches, incredibly rich natural beauty and stunning blue water, Lord Howe Island is a must-do island escape this summer. Things to do Mt Gower This 875 metre tall natural beauty is Lord Howe’s highest mountain and, coincidentally, is one of Australia’s best day walks. Take on the challenging eight hour return trek, which comes with rope-assisted climbs and knee-knocking drops, taking you across 14 kilometres of terrain. The best view point is, of course, right at (...)