Lord Howe: Australia Untethered
A far flung piece of Australian warmth.
Finding this secluded spot on a map requires quite a bit of zooming in on the great expanse of Pacific blue, but as it comes into focus, you'll see exactly why it's World Heritage-listed.
The tiny Australian outpost of Lord Howe is located 600kms off the mainland of New South Wales, almost one-third of the way to New Zealand. Think jungle-clad volcanic slopes and crescent-shaped beaches, verdant walking trails, and all things palm-lined.
Tour guides will tell you this island is all about the birds—the kind whose otherworldly cries betray an isolated evolutionary past, but it's this island’s remoteness that feels truly exotic. There's no mobile phone signal and the internet is extremely limited. Accommodation and flight capacity are also restricted to protect the ecosystems – so the only thing that gets spoiled here is you.
Dominated by the lush slopes and sheer cliffs of Mount Gower and Mount Lidgbird, Capella Lodge is centered around a pavilion of glass and naturally weathered teak to form a luxe interpretation of a classic Australian beach house. Nine superb suites boast expansive decks and floor-to-ceiling glass to make the most of the views too. Palm groves and fabulous beaches are easily accessible, as is the chance of a trip to the world’s southernmost coral reef.
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Jurriaan Teulings
Jurriaan dreamt of becoming an astronomer or a circus clown, then got a law degree before settling on travel writing and photography. He spent two decades spreading the word of Dutch stroopwafels across 100 countries, picking up awards of plexiglass, bronze, and beads along the way. Recently, he planted the first rainbow flag on the North Pole. Next stop: Antarctica.
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