Australian Geographic

Six days of genuine conservati­on work

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Day 1: Meet and greet with welcome drinks and snacks.

Days 2–7: The Australian Geographic Lord Howe Island Expedition itinerary is flexible, to take advantage of the best weather and conditions. Key activities will include surveying establishe­d Birdlife Atlas sites from North Bay to the summit of Mt Gower to investigat­e the impact of rodent removal; marine life surveys of the Lord Howe Island Marine Park with NSW Marine Parks; and invertebra­te surveys as conditions allow.

The expedition is based at the beautiful Pinetrees Lodge, where guests can expect authentic personal service, full breakfasts and lunches, afternoon teas and delicious four-course dinners. Afternoons can be spent in the water, exploring by bicycle, hiking around the World Heritageli­sted island or taking advantage of lodge facilities such as the day spa, or visiting the boatshed for a sunset drink.

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