Lord Howe Island.... Dramatic!! PART THREE - THE FINAL

We slowly made our way through the golf course where they were hosting a week long tournament and there were even three Germans there! After this we were even slower going past the exclusive Capella Lodge to see if we could see anything but it really was the allure of the south end that had us captured.
Again we found the well placed bike stand and noticed how muggy it was as we walked along the track filled with palms to see Little Island. Like most other spots there was no sign of others but eerily two other bikes sat at the stand and we weren't sure where they were?? This was one spot we kept repeating our well worn but truthful description of Lord Howe Island... dramatic!

 

Little Island was indeed just that... a little island but also such another tranquil spot. Hard to explain but it was so peaceful there and when you laid back and looked up at Mt Gower you can only admire and wonder how some people can think about climbing up this piece of nature, mankind is a mysterious beast!

As always the clouds were lingering around the two mountains so we didn't really feel like getting wet and yes we still had more on the south end to explore so again reluctantly we made our way back through the palms to a spot called Lovers Bay. From here we could look back towards Lagoon Beach and the northern end of Lord Howe Island and it was another spot you could sit and reflect... even when we disturbed the crabs living there!

Crab at Lover's Bay

It is a small island but the fact you can ride and walk everywhere makes it so easy to get around but also naturally tire you out away from the day to day grind of sitting in front of a computer. At the end of another brilliant day on this island we relaxed in the evening sitting back and dreaming of our joyful few days in this truly special place.

As we lay our head on the pillows we could hear the rain coming down but with just one last full day available to us nothing was going to dampen our spirits. In fact when we awoke and at breakfast the rest of the holidayers seemed to be grumbling we both sat there with grins. Today we had heard the famous "Island Trader" was arriving after three long weeks since the last supplies were delivered so regardless of the inclement weather we made our way down to watch the community get together to help each other out.

As you would expect the weather cleared as it does so quickly so we watched in amazement as the Captain navigated the low tides to make his way through the coral without incident to dock at the jetty.

Island Trader docks

It took them a while to tie up the ship and you could see from all the vehicles waiting that as this one took three weeks before it arrived as opposed to the normal two it was very welcome. The sun was out so after lunch there was no other decision but to return to Ned's Beach to go see those awesome fish one more time on our final afternoon. It was a popular destination but still so stress free as everyone allowed each other their own space to enjoy this idyllic spot. We didn't really need to even go and buy any fish food as there were many people willing to feed them whilst we enjoyed the scene!

Fish at Ned's Beach

Living the life at Ned's Beach

During our time on the Island we loved riding through "Town" as this was they way to Ned's Beach, we found the small little buildings so cute and really enjoyed the Anchorage for a nice coffee on a few occasions. As it is quoted in most of the brochures we read before arriving it really is a small country town which is located in the Pacific!

Break time on the Island

Local Post Office

Our last night and we were treated to some sunset canapes at the boatshed before we enjoying our last meal. Ironically the heavens opened up again and we thought that would hamper any plans for our last morning but we had put on our agenda a trip to the museum so really we thought nothing much of it. Rising the next morning and we noted the rain was a bit more set in than the previous morning so after we dropped off our bikes we wandered along to the museum which had some really interesting exhibits and lots of history to check on. They were even showing a documentary about the Island shot by a German TV crew so we sat back and enjoyed that.

The rain was still coming down so when we arrived we thought it a bit of a joke that there was a chance our plane would be cancelled, normally a good predicament but as the plane in the morning had arrived our room was gone!

Still after a bit of a delay we made our way to the airport and enjoyed the peculiarities of this Island when they even weighed you as well before being able to board... too much dining may come back to haunt us but we all sighed a collective relief as our plane arrived.

Boarding Pass..Island Style!

Our plane arrives... good or bad?

So with mixed emotions we boarded our flight to head back to Sydney but with us both promising ourselves a certain return trip. Just the feel and relaxed nature of the island lured us both in and it appealed to us on so many levels.It is a very well kept secret and even to us it remained that way for quite some time, a shame but maybe we weren't ready to fully enjoy it until now.

To have no mobiles, limited access to the mainland, slow speed limit and have everyone wave to each other was just so refreshing in this day and age of hustle and bustle being so taken for granted as a way of life.

Lord Howe Island we thank you for an amazing time and we promise to come back again... soon!!