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Day Tours
If you travel to Lord Howe Island independently why not join Ian on a day or half day tour. More
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Birdweek November 2006
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Rainforest Week Dec 2006
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Nature Tours
Make the most of your time on this World Heritage Island by taking a fully guided tour of:
• remote rocky coves • seabird colonies • unique marine life
• enchanting rainforests • scenic vistas • rare bird habitats
On each tour we look in detail at all aspects of the natural history of Lord Howe Island – flora, fauna, geology, marine life, ecology and human systems.
 The Nature Tour
A walking one from easy half day walks to all day - climbing Mt Gower (optional). Each day we walk to a different part of the Island, with swimming, snorkelling and reef walks as well. There are plenty of stops along the way to observe closely and learn about the history, flora, fauna, marine life and geology. There will be ample time and flexibility on the tour for individual and group interests.
Evening slide lectures add to you understanding of the Island. Specimens, reference books and microscope are on hand throughout the tour.
However some tours focus more on one aspect than others and the following dates are set aside for special tours.
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2007 Bush Regeneration
Tours
June 9 to 16
June 16 to 23
June 30 to July 7
July 14 to 21
August 11 to 18
Aug 26 to Sept 2
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A holiday with a
difference. The fasted growing tours on Lord Howe Island. Join the groups
who want to help conserve this World Heritage Island by assisting with
weed eradication. Mornings spent removing Asparagus fern. Afternoon spent
exploring the Island to discover unique birds, plants and marine life.
Training and tools
provided.
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Bird Week:
April 1 to 8 Oct 21 to 28, 2007
A
week of walks and talks with the focus on birdlife of LHI. November is
when seabird activity is at a peak – Sooty, White and Noddy terns have
eggs and chicks. Muttonbirds are carrying out courtship rituals; Black-winged
petrels are soaring around breeding colonies, Red-tailed Tropicbirds are
returning, performing their curious aerial acrobatics.
We also search out all of the landbirds
of the Island, and many summer visitors. Also on our walks around the Island
we look at plants, geology and marine life.
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Rainforest Week: 2-9
Dec, 2007
Peak flowering time for plants on LHI.
We spend 8 days walking the Island forests searching out all of the islands
rare and beautiful plants. Visit the Island Kentia palm nursery, lectures
on plant identification and dispersal mechanisms. As well, experience the
magic of the rainforest, bird colonies, coral reef and rocks. Herbarium
specimens, plant keys and dissecting microscope on hand throughout tour.
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Seaweek TBA
A
week focusing on the marine environment of Lord Howe Island – where both
State and Commonwealth Marine Parks protect the unique mixture of tropical
and temperate marine life. Two packages available – one for SCUBA divers
that includes 4 boat dives, and one for non SCUBA, which includes 4 snorkeling
trips and reef walks. All participants can attend evening lectures and
rainforest/seabird walks. Coral researcher Dr Peter Harrison will be on
hand for lectures and guided activities.
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Photoweek: April 22 - 29, 2007
A
great time to photograph on Lord Howe Island. Plenty of activity with seabirds
and good weather. Each day we set out to explore a different part of the
Island to focus on a particular technique - seabirds; rainforest; macro;
landscapes; marine. Illustrated slide talks at night give hints for the
following days topics.
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All tours include – airfare on 34
seater Dash 8 with Qantaslink out of Sydney or Brisbane; 7 nights accommodation; all Island transfers,
travel insurance, boat ferry to North Bay, round Island boat cruise, all
Island taxes, all walks and talks, all slide lectures, booklet to walking
tracks.
Private tours for individuals or groups can be arranged for any interest and date.
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