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October 31, 2024
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Day 1
Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 12:32 PM
☀️ 26 °C
Altitude: 8 m
Australia Curtin Reserve -33.934025, 151.1898833°56’2” S 151°11’24” E
It begins…
October 31, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
If we go to LHI and before we arrived some strict baggage weight requirements as well as spraying shoes with methylated spirits to ensure that we do not bring any noxious weed species to the island. 🏝️
Flight from Melb-Sydney-then prop jet to LHI.Read more
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Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 2:45 PM
☀️ 24 °C
Altitude: 11 m
Australia St Peters Park -33.923203, 151.17054733°55’24” S 151°10’14” E
Arrival on LHI…
October 31, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Arrived…and had a quick look around and made our first acquaintance with the endemic native LHI woodhen which has recovered since the eradication of the introduced species…rats, mice and foxes. 🦊
TravelerArrived to beautiful sunshine and a gentle breeze and the security dogs…more on them later.
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Day 2
Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7:53 AM
🌬 20 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Australia Hunter Bay -31.521033, 159.0579731°31’16” S 159°3’29” E
North Bay…
November 1, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
Checking out the local environs…North Bay and some Black Noddy’s nesting as well as walking through some of the Kentia Palm plantations.
Apparently, Kentia Palms are endemic to the island.
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Day 3
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 6:40 AM
🌬 19 °C
Altitude: 16 m
Australia Hunter Bay -31.51928, 159.057831°31’9” S 159°3’28” E
Kim’s Lookout
November 2, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
The was our first hike and it was a beautiful day for it.
We first walked along the ridge line to the first lookout and took in some of the sights of the alternate side of the island.
I also managed to take a shot of the local Currawong that is found only on LHI.Read more
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Day 3
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:04 AM
☀️ 20 °C
Altitude: 7 m
Australia Signal Point -31.524217, 159.05931131°31’27” S 159°3’34” E
Island Trader
November 2, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Everything that is used on the island consumables, fuel etc has to be shipped in.
The ship makes a trip every fortnight and the island springs into action unloading and ferrying the supplies all over the place.
Most people who live on the island have multiple jobs as most of the island is tourism based and quite seasonal.Read more
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Day 4
Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 8:25 AM
☀️ 18 °C
Altitude: Sea level
Australia Signal Point -31.525129, 159.05679331°31’30” S 159°3’24” E
Ball’ Pyramid
November 3, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
This landmark is claimed to be the highest rock face in the world as it juts out of the water just around 150m.
It is a spectacular sight and we were fortunate enough to catch in on a glorious day with relatively calm seas.
We saw dolphins, colorful reef fish, turtles, bluebottles, sting rays etc and quite remarkably a beaked whale…quite rare.Read more
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Day 5
Monday, November 4, 2024 at 3:41 PM
🌬 21 °C
Altitude: 92 m
Australia New Gulch -31.515628, 159.04931731°30’56” S 159°2’58” E
Ernie & Willow
November 4, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
We had an opportunity to understand more about how LHI protects its environment.
It is world heritage listed and has completely eradicated rats, mice and other pests due to the work of the natural resources officers and rangers.
It has been a massive investment of around 33 million dollars and after about 24 months it has been completed.
To watch the dogs at work and to understand just how seriously they take the work they do is very reassuring.
The dog of choice was a Cocker Spaniel because of their high work ethic and extra keen sense of smell.Read more
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Day 7
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 9:29 AM
⛅ 21 °C
Altitude: Sea level
Australia Signal Point -31.525303, 159.06144731°31’31” S 159°3’41” E
Chris and Leis-Double Kayak
November 6, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
I decided to reverse the role of trip photographer with Chris whilst he took Leis out on a kayak trip.
We were at the lagoon which is picturesque in the morning while the wind is low and is a great swimming beach with some coral outcrops, turtles etc
Both of the girls were great as they had arm injuries which hampered some of their choices during the holiday.Read more
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Day 7
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:22 PM
☁️ 23 °C
Altitude: 28 m
Australia Blackburn Island Passage -31.526383, 159.0693531°31’35” S 159°4’10” E
Gin Distillery Tour
November 6, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
TravelerGreat visit to a fifth generation LHI family member who has started his own gin distillery with botanicals located on the island. He also uses sea grapes which are a very unique and unusual additive to gin. He had a sizeable still which was made of copper and due to the size of it a considerable investment as well. He and his business partner had won some serious show awards for their gin range.
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Day 8
Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 7:51 AM
🌬 21 °C
Altitude: 14 m
Australia Signal Point -31.523808, 159.06150831°31’26” S 159°3’41” E
Ned’s Beach
November 7, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
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Day 8
Thursday, November 7, 2024
🌬 22 °C
Altitude: 25 m
Australia Salmon Beach -31.55598, 159.07650831°33’22” S 159°4’35” E
Little Island Walk
November 7, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
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Day 10
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 9:28 AM
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Australia Hunter Bay -31.519537, 159.05839231°31’10” S 159°3’30” E
Trip Back-Ball’s Pyramid
November 9, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
On our way back from Ball’s Pyramid we were able to see the other side of the island.
The water colours were so vibrant and enticing with the water temperature around 21 degrees Celsius.
We came across a flock of seabirds sitting together on the surface of the ocean which was quite cool.Read more
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Day 10
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:47 AM
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 8 m
Australia Signal Point -31.524251, 159.06109731°31’27” S 159°3’40” E
Old Gulch
November 9, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Chris, Jen and I walked around to Old Gulch which is a beach full of volcanic stones.
We were hoping to walk around to some beautiful rock pools but the weather was unfortunately inclement.
In any case we were able to observe Black Noddy’s nesting and incubating their eggs.
With no known predators such as snakes and rats 🐀 the chance of survival for each egg is much higher which accounts for the amazing amount of bird life on the island.Read more
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Day 10
Saturday, November 9, 2024
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 8 m
Australia Signal Point -31.524788, 159.06146731°31’29” S 159°3’41” E
Last Day…
November 9, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We got up early and had a swim and our obligatory coffee at the Anchorage.
We returned our bikes and then sat on the grassy slope overlooking the lagoon and over to Mt Gower.
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Trip end
November 9, 2024