A two hour flight from Sydney lies the UNESCO World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island, a slice of paradise that Sir David Attenborough said is “so extraordinary, it’s unbelievable,” and its highly acclaimed six day/six night Seven Peaks Walk.

Seven Peaks Walk is a step out of modern life to a place where the pace is slow, the nature is sublime, the adventure is high, the food and wine is superb, and your accommodation is light on the planet.

A favourite for experienced and adventurous hikers, Seven Peaks Walk invites you to climb to the islands impressive peaks and lookouts, and earn some of the best tropical views in the world.

Led by experienced guides, including former United Nations ecologist Luke Hanson, guests will relish exploring the extensive diversity on this walk. Lord Howe Island has so much to offer, and walkers will get to experience pristine beaches and exposed coral platforms, through subtropical palm forests, freshwater creeks, rugged sea cliffs and volcanic peaks, to the delicate mist forests on Mt Gower.

A few of the sections of the walk are off-track and require a steady head for heights, but alternate walks are also offered. Other sections of the walk take guests deep into Jurassic Park style banyan forests with the only rookeries of Providence petrels in the world.

Daily walk itineraries are determined on the basis of weather and group ability with options to split into two groups as needed. A sample itinerary will be provided and guests will be briefed on the Sunday night arrival, but flexibility is needed to explore the best parts of the island in the best conditions.

Seven Peaks Walk comprises of five days of walking, plus an extra free day with the option of a guided boat and/or snorkelling trips through the southernmost coral reef in the Pacific (all inclusive).

The walk is graded moderate to hard, and a strong level of fitness is recommended.

Exclusive Accommodation

At the end of each walking day, guests return to the casual, relaxed luxury of Pinetrees Lodge with ensuites, hot showers, sunset drinks and a four-course dinner (entrée, main, dessert and cheese).

We are very proud to say that in 2020 Pinetrees Lodge became Australia’s first-ever certified carbon neutral hotel through the Australian Government’s Climate Active Program. This means when you walk the Seven Peaks Walk, you can feel confident that sustainability values are at the heart of your journey.

Pinetrees Lodge is a favourite around the world and was ranked TripAdvisor’s No.1 Hotel in Australia for 2017, 2018, 2020 again in 2023.

It is also one of the oldest family businesses in Australia and is famous for exceptional meals, personalised service, comfortable accommodation and a stunning beachfront location, perfect for afternoon drinks at the boathouse.

Committed to the Environment

Lord Howe Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Listed Island (since 1982) located 600km east of the NSW coast. It has wildlife to ‘rival the Galapagos’ and mountains with unique ecosystems.

Lord Howe has its own system of raising funds for conservation work. The Permanent Park Preserve is the core area of the World Heritage listing, funded through the Environment Levee of the Lord Howe Island Board which business operators contribute to.