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Map of Lord Howe Island — Best attractions, restaurants, and transportation info

Map of Lord Howe Island — Best attractions, restaurants, and transportation info

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Top 10 restaurants in Lord Howe Island

No trip to Lord Howe Island is complete without eating at some of the most well known restaurants. If you want to see more than just the top 10,visit our full list here.
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Coral Cafe

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Restaurant
Coral Cafe is a fantastic and welcoming establishment to enjoy a meal with an array of delectable dishes on their menu. Whether it's for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this place offers tasty meals that pleasantly surprised me with their use of fresh salads and vegetables. The team at Coral Cafe deserves special recognition for their exceptional service; they went above and beyond by assisting someone in need after a bike accident. When it comes to dining experiences on Lord Howe, this cafe stands out as the best.
We had a truly fabulous dinner. The food was terrific and so fresh. The service and warm welcome very genuine . I would highly recommend it
Louise K — Google review
Very disappointed with my grilled kingfisher dinner here tonight, especially after having such a *fantastic* fish dinner at Anchorage the night before, and they both charge the same kind of prices. Not to mention, I could also order a cocktail at Anchorage, but could not do so here. Presentation looked fantastic, but fish was overcooked and rubbery and nothing on the plate seemed to have been seasoned, even with salt. It was a nice mix of items, cauliflower, green beans, carrot and potato, with a beet purée and some sort of aïoli. But it was astonishing just how flavorless the whole plate was and I had to salt and pepper it like crazy to even almost eat it. Also, they charge for Wi-Fi there whereas it was free at Anchorage. But the Canadian woman working at the Cafe was lovely and made me smile :)
Jennifer L — Google review
Had lunch at the Coral Cafe on 2 different days. The meals were very tasty and filling. Atmosphere was very friendly being attached to museum and visitors centre. The coffee was excellent.
Philip P — Google review
Everything about this Cafe/ restaurant is exceptional. We dined there one night, but also called in for coffees or lunch on a number of occasions. Delicious, fresh, well prepared and presented dishes. Staff are delightful, location amazing and the outdoor seating promotes friendly, cross table conversations. Definitely go there for dinner if you possibly can! Lunch menu is also great and food delicious, as is their coffee (best on the island I reckon).
Deb ( — Google review
We enjoyed a nice breakfast here during our stay. Good quality food and professional service.
Emanuel S — Google review
Delicious coffee and chai lattes, friendly and helpful staff, the dinner was fantastic - we got king fish and prawn and chilli linguine 👌🏼😋
Matt — Google review
Best dinner we had on Lord Howe. Friendly helpful staff and delicious Asian and seafood inspired dishes. Make sure you save room for dessert. Licensed.
Joanne — Google review
A fabulous, friendly place to dine with some delicious menu items! We dined here during our stay for dinner and lunch (and actually even breakfast now I think about it!) and all the meals were very tasty. Was surprised at the abundance of fresh salads and vegetables in the dishes. A special thank you to the team who were super lovely during our stay, pulling over on the road to help my daughter and driving her back into town after a nasty bike fall.
Holly M — Google review
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Driftwood

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Restaurant
Driftwood is a restaurant located at the Ocean View Apartments on Lord Howe Island. The menu offers Asian-inspired dishes and is highly recommended for its exceptional food and outstanding staff. While some found the venue noisy and the menu limited, others were pleasantly surprised by the delicious meals, particularly highlighting the Bugs and King Fish in Broth. Despite mixed reviews about the atmosphere, many visitors raved about their dining experience at Driftwood, considering it one of their best meals ever.
Ok, the interior decor may be reminiscent of a bus station cafeteria, but the food and service, overwhelm this minor point. All of the dishes that we ordered were simply spectacular and delicious. Presentation was excellent as well. Stephanie and her team are wonderful and was easily the best food we have had on the island. If you are coming to Lord Howe, this restaurant is a must eat. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
No. R — Google review
Loved our meal here. The place has a laid-back beachy island atmosphere and the food was delicious. We had the lobster (actually bugs) and the fish green curry and chicken with papaya salad. It was all very fresh ingredients and a high standard of preparation and presentation. Book ahead and think about going twice! Shuttle bus home at the end of the night.
Kate H — Google review
5 stars aren’t enough for Driftwood. Attentive, genuine staff, beautifully minimal menu. I had the Thai yellow chicken curry, which was the best meal I have had in a long while. Husband had the brisket with noodles. Can’t recall the name of the dish. If we were alone, I would have licked the bowl. It was the restaurant’s first night back to trading after being on hiatus for a few months. Well done.
Kennen K — Google review
Had a 12 hour cooked brisket served Asian style that was absolutely *fantastic*. On par if not better than the fish dish I had at Anchorage. The kind of dish you would get in a big international city at a high end restaurant. Still confused why anybody would go to Coral Cafe, which was terrible. Also nice friendly service and a decent bar, plus a quirky atmosphere. Slightly bizarre they don’t serve coffee in the evening.
Jennifer L — Google review
Wow, what an incredible experience. Good was incredible, so many unique fresh flavours. The staff were so friendly.
Benny B — Google review
The service was incredible and the food was divine. The decor is quirky and matches the vibe of the island. Will definitely be coming back during my trip on Lord Howe.
Teira H — Google review
Hand's down the best meal I have ever had! The owners were so welcoming and humble. We were lucky enough to get some meals off the menu they were sampling. The creativity and flavours on the menu are unlike anything I have seen before and such a great old school atmosphere and very relaxed.
Luke C — Google review
We ate out at different venues 5 nights and Driftwood edged out the others. Make sure you book ahead we almost missed out. Fresh delicious food, subtle flavours and dont be misled by the exterior and entrance. A little out of the way so good to use the option for a lift from your accomodation.
David — Google review
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The Lord Howe Island Brewery

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Bar
The Lord Howe Island Brewery is a must-visit spot on the island, offering a fantastic outdoor atmosphere with music in the background. The brewery serves up delicious wood-fired pizzas, smoked brisket, and fresh salads alongside their own brewed beer. With large picnic tables to share and an array of beer, wine, and spirits available, it's an ideal place for a casual evening meet-up. The location provides a perfect setting out of the wind and offers a family-friendly vibe.
Loved it. We were there last Thursday after a swim. Loved the outdoor casual setting, the spicy salami pizza was tops, the salad with their local cherry tomatoes and soft cheese so good. A nice cold lager and relaxed ambience. Pizza maker was a nice guy. Steep uphill walk back to our lodge even with the corner short cut. Top evening thanks everyone.
David — Google review
I highly recommend the Brewery and Greenhouse tour. It really makes you appreciate how proud they are of their food and brews. Obviously the range is small, but it’s bloody good. There must be something special in their rain water. The food is amazing. It is sourced from the greenhouses from the existing Kentia palm export businesses from many moons ago. The wood fired pizzas are seasonal and dependent on what is currently growing. Please be aware these guys are the genuine LHI brewery, not some other product that’s brewed and canned off island.
Herpius D — Google review
A great option for a feed and drink on the island. The pizza was good quality, handmade & woodfired. The beer was locally brewed and thankfully, NOT the typically over-hopped, wanky craft variety that all taste like perfume. Not fancy or pretentious, just good honest food, service and vibe.
Ian H — Google review
Great outdoor vibe. Music in the background. Share large picnic tables with others. Fresh homemade pizzas and salads with many ingredients grown in the nursery adjacent. Beer, wine and spirits available. Fabulous place for an evening meet. Book a table as it’s very popular on a nice night.
Geri H — Google review
Really enjoyed the brewery tour led by master brewer Alistair who is so passionate about his craft and this reflected in his pale ale which was amazing! The woodfired pizza was delicious and was honestly the best pizza I’ve ever tasted having all local ingredients from the onsite garden, and the base is hand made in front of you. Great vibe and super friendly staff.
Gary C — Google review
BEST FOOD on Lord Howe Island BY FAR. We were impressed by the thin, chewy, crunchy dough (a quality hard to find even in Sydney) and the fresh toppings perfectly balanced with the delicious sauce. The lager and kombucha were also delicious. If we ever return, this will be our first stop for dinner!!
Nadia L — Google review
Great Friday night vibes, freshly made pizza and clearly fresh produce from their own greenhouses. The beer was cold with friendly service from all the staff.
Mathew S — Google review
We tried diner here one night and ordered Capriciosa pizza After an hour wait for the pizza we were disappointed with it as it was undercooked on top and burnt around one edge, fillings were lukewarm, base was somewhat doughy/chewy - very disappointed. $30+ for a poor quality pizza
Emanuel S — Google review
4

Benny's Fish Truck

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3 lists 
Seafood restaurant
Nestled at the easternmost point of New South Wales, Benny's Fish Truck offers a delightful culinary experience that perfectly complements the island's natural beauty. This charming food truck serves up mouthwatering battered fish and chips, alongside fresh tuna sashimi, all prepared to perfection. Visitors often find themselves returning for more after their first taste! Enjoy your meal while soaking in stunning views from the pier as you watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
Delicious fresh fish and chips cooked to perfection! A relaxing and scenic spot to eat dinner and watch the sunset.
Melanie — Google review
Great food, we tried the seafood basket- a good mix of fish chips, calamari and prawn cutlets. We added some fish croquettes ( made by Benny hinself). Plenty of sauces and condiments you could add yourself to your take away meal.
Caroline R — Google review
Just a short bike ride from town, you’ll find Benny’s Fish Truck – serving up the best fish and chips around. Located right next to the jetty, it’s the perfect spot to sit back, enjoy your meal, and take in the view
A L — Google review
Best - and I mean best (even better than London ) so fresh - 3 huge pieces ! Thank you for this lovely memory
Em C — Google review
Benny's is the biz! The freshest, juiciest fish in a crispy batter. Try it grilled or sashimi, it's all good!
Rob E — Google review
Delicious, fresh seafood - one of the few meal highlights during our recent trip
Emanuel S — Google review
The battered fish n chips and tuna sashimi were so fantastic, we went back the next day! Truely the best battered fish n chips ❤️❤️
S X — Google review
Best fish n chips I have ever had! And he does it all by himself. Thanks, Benny!
Kennen K — Google review
5

Greenback's

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Permanently Closed
Restaurant
"Greenback's" is a beloved dining spot known for its incredibly fresh fish, often caught by the proprietor himself. The menu features various preparations of local catch like Kingfish, from tempura to grilled to sashimi. Guests rave about the light and crispy tempura batter and the mouthwatering desserts, including lemon curd tart and panna cotta. The restaurant's owners, Glenys and Dave, also offer snorkeling excursions to help burn off those delicious meals.
What an amazing place to eat when visiting Lord Howe. If you want authenticity and experience dining with a islander himself, this is the place to go. Dave does amazing dishes with the freshest fish and the service from the friendly staff makes you feel right at home. Doubled up with some great snorkelling spots that Dave can show you, greenback is a must to do. Thanks for the great food and excellent wild life.
Jack J — Google review
This is probably my 12th time eating here and it just gets better! How I love this place. The fish so fresh - caught by Dave (proprietor) himself. He finds so many ways to prepare Kingfish - a local catch - from down deep. The tempura batter so light and crispy keeping the fish itself moist and delicious. The grilled variety so tasty and the capaccio and sashimi - can never get enough! Then to cap it all - theres now amazing desserts alongside the infamous lemon curd tart - pastry to die for and go to heaven! Panacotta that melts in the mouth and then banana and date pudding -good job you can then go snorkelling with Dave and his scooters to burn it all off! Awesome food simply done, awesome people, in an incredible place! Please don’t stop doing your stuff Glenys and Dave!
Deb L — Google review
Awesome place, people & food. Starters are gorgeous - smoked fish aranchini, sashimi and the capacio all delicious. Love the freshness of the fish mains and the tempura batter is incredibly light, fresh and crispy. But capping in all has to be Glenys’s lemon tart. The shortest pastry and most flavoursome lemon you can imagine. Thank you Greenback.
Michael K — Google review
$49 for fish and chips disguised as ‘tempura’ plus a dessert was a bit rich. The only fish on the menu was kingfish on 3 menu items out of 4. I was surprised kingfish was not on dessert listing. Not much fish choice for a fish ‘restaurant’. Mains arrived 10 minutes apart.
Hernan R — Google review
Very bland and tasteless food. Ordinary service. Don’t my know the difference between tempura fish and fish and chips. Glorified kiosk food. Extremely expensive. Mains served at different times at the same table, my husband finished his meal by the time mine was served. Do not recommend 🤢
Valerie S — Google review
Very expensive for average fried food served in a system that could be compared with feeding time at the zoo. Lovely owners tho who just need a bit of advice.... Like why bother catching suburb fresh fish only to adulterate it in batter?
Lee M — Google review
LOVE & RESPECT from PAKISTAN to all BROTHERS & SiSTERs.
NADEEM A — Google review
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Arajilla Retreat

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Hotel
Resort hotel
Arajilla Retreat is a luxurious and serene resort located on Lord Howe Island, offering chic suites and an Ayurvedic spa. The accommodations range from small guesthouses to world-renowned properties, with Arajilla Retreat standing out for its tranquil, lush grounds adorned with banyan trees and Kentia palms just steps from the beach. The retreat offers all-inclusive packages that cater to various holiday demands, including island-fresh breakfasts and complimentary use of fishing gear and snorkeling equipment.
Arajilla Resort is absolutely exceptional! From the moment we arrived, James and his incredible team made sure we were well taken care of from breakfast through to dinner. The service was truly second to none! A special mention to Ben, the chef, who crafted the most divine dishes for us every night. Each evening, we were presented with a choice of two entrees, two mains, and two desserts. My husband and I usually ordered all six between us, and every single dish was a masterpiece – not one disappointed! The thoughtful elements in each dish made for an unforgettable dining experience. Aside from the amazing food, the location is unbeatable. With hiking, snorkelling, and stunning beaches right at your doorstep, Arajilla Resort is the perfect island getaway. Highly recommend – five stars all the way!
Maria B — Google review
Loved everything. A truly 5 star experience from airport pickup, twice daily room cleaning, fresh baked biscuits in room daily. Just a few steps to the beach and snorkelling spot. Best of all is the most delicious fresh meals I have found in many years. We are so lucky to have this outstanding resort and world heritage island on our doorstep!
Jenny M — Google review
Just returned from a 3 night stay. James and the team were all incredible. Amazing service from start to finish which made the experience so pleasurable. Food and cocktails were amazing. Highly recommended. Looking forward to returning one day.
Jenny H — Google review
TLDR: Good accomodation but for the price we paid we expected better quality service across the board. Location was excellent - less than 100m to settlement beach, relatively easy cycle to get to the Lagoon, Neds and Blinky’s beach. Good quality bikes were provided free of charge although they could do with a service and a basket to make them perfect. You don’t need to lock them up as the island is very safe and there are bike racks everywhere. The rooms were fine, a nice big clean bathroom. The sofa bed was not great quality and woke everyone up each time you moved but fine for a few nights stay if you had earplugs. Food was really hit or miss. Breakfast and lunch was the same every day and very basic. Dinner was excellent apart from Christmas dinner which was extremely disappointing. There’s an awesome system done by lots of the accomodation on the island where for lunch they will pack you a bbq and deliver it to one of the wood fired bbq spots across the island for you to cook yourselves. This was fab apart from the fact that each day the staff forgot to pack something like the plates or the bbq tongs. The picnic option was just some clingfilmed sandwiches that we took with us which I wouldn’t recommend if you’re going out for the day as they just got warm and there was nothing to go with them. Breakfast was 5 options from a menu, a couple of which were good but others quite basic and not good enough to repeat everyday. We would have much preferred a buffet with a range of fruits, bread and pastries as well as the cooked breakfast to order. There were no Christmas decorations or anything to make it feel Christmassy but I’m not sure if that was to be expected. The staff were lovely and very attentive. They made an effort to know your name and there was someone always available at the reception. The inclusive drinks were very nice and mostly wines from the Hunter Valley. Cleaning was good, they did a morning clean each day and a turn down in the evening. Each morning they would tell you the weather and recommend the best beach and organise with you how you would like to take lunch but I feel they could have added more value with personalised recommendations around the island. It felt like you needed to ask all the right questions to get the information. In general it was lovely but just felt the service didn’t match the cost of the stay. Very small things could be done to elevate the experience.
Kate — Google review
Absolutely beautiful location and 1st class service all the way from the airport pick-up to the “sad to leave” end. Thanks James, Jojo, Cathy, Chelsea, Irene. You all made our stay super fabulous! Rob & Donna xxx PS: we didn’t meet the chef, however performed magic meals for us every day…big thank-you ;-)
Robert P — Google review
James & his expert team made our 6 night stay most memorable. Rooms are well appointed & comfortable. Happy hour included a different cocktail each night, along with beers, wines & soft drinks & a plentiful supply of canapés. We have travelled extensively & the evening cuisine at Arajilla is some of the best meals anywhere. Our compliments to talented cordon chief Ben & his crew. Meat / fish /seafood or vegetarian options were consistency cooked to perfection (tender moist), with inventive sides which complimented not overwhelmed. Entrees & dessert all ways inventive & delicious. The presentation was artful and tastes surprising & excellent. Breakfasts; excellent selection including fresh home made breads & muesli. The lunch packs were on smaller side but a number of our party ordered more & was no issue. The on beach BBQ lunch was a delight with all dietary needs catered for. ALL The staff (front of house & behind the scenes) are amazing; warm, friendly, obliging and efficient .. You made us feel like treasured friends Thank you. Our activities were organised by Aus Walk (EXCELLENT) and James & his crew ferried us round. If traveling independently James can arrange the many tours on the Island. There bikes snorkelling & kayaking equipment available. All in all a great experience
Maria N — Google review
We just spent a wonderful 5 days on Lord Howe, 3 nights of which we spent at Arajilla. James was exceptional with welcoming us and service overall, and also the small point of remembering names and detail. We found the food / location to be good, although it means eating on the hotels schedule rather than your own, of course. Wine list was brilliant, bravo! Portion sizes are on the small side so if you’ve been snorkelling / climbing mountains all day, you’re going to need to supplement your food and we’d recommend bringing it with you from the mainland like we did as recommended by a friend! (We might be unusual in guest demographic to be fair, in terms of how active we were) The only thing we found challenging, especially having had a great couple of days at Lagoon Landing, was the damp / humidity in the room, which of course will ebb and flow depending on weather and external humidity. There were no heated towel rails, clothes dryer or dehumidifier though so our clothes were damp, and remained damp throughout our stay which was … uncomfortable. The hotel provides great quality snorkelling gear including fins, and a bicycle is complimentary too, which was handy but the bike hire down the road is only $12 per day. Overall a great spot with clearly great efforts made to provide a good experience for guests.
Gemma S — Google review
We stayed here for 10 days last November. We loved all the things we can do on the island. The resort is located at the most conviene corner of the island. You will be minutes away from the beach and mountains. The resort also provides free bikes and snorkeling gears. We enjoyed biking around the island, felt so free and relaxed. The best part of the resort is the food, so delicious. We loved fine dining and the chef definitely made you feel like having fine dining experience every single day. The only thing can be improved is the room - clean rugs and sound proof walls. Besides that, we highly recommend this place for people fancy a private island feel getaway.
Trista W — Google review
7

The Crooked Post

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Bar
Nestled right across from The Anchorage, The Crooked Post is a charming cocktail bar that offers a unique dining experience. While primarily focused on cocktails, it serves up delightful meals without the fuss of a menu—just check the board for what’s cooking that day! On Sundays, you might find something like a flavorful Fish Curry, while other days feature one special dish or a tempting cheese platter.
Wow, what a great little place to chill after a day exploring the island. Each night and usually lunch one dish is served up or you can have a cheese platter. Comfy chairs to enjoy the view or you can try the swings. The choice of music was excellent and not intrusive. The cocktail menu is small but worth a try, the margarita was very tasty or you can try a local brew try the Golden Whistler and with any luck a golden whistler (it's a bird)will join you.
Lorraine D — Google review
This little cafe/bar/restaurant was our pick of the restaurants that we ate at on Lord Howe Island. It has a relaxed atmosphere, is a beautiful space with a nice view over the bay, staff are warm and friendly. The bar menu is extensive & we recommend the local gin. The food menu is limited (we were there in winter but also world heritage island life is fairly simple, which is part of the charm) but was exceptionally tasty.
Kim M — Google review
Top food spot on the island alongside the Brewery. Chill, cool staff and best location/vibes. Food is very delicious and inventive (hard to do on an island with limited supplies!). We were impressed and will be back when we come back to the island.
Nadia L — Google review
Great spot to unwind with a beer. We also came for dinner on a Sunday and it was delicious
Verena B — Google review
Great spot to grab a drink, relax and watch the world go by. Drinks are reasonably priced and you can grab a cheeky cocktail or two as well
Michael P — Google review
Tried the fish tacos for lunch one day and their fish and chips another day. Both were great, the fish was super fresh and really delicious.
Caroline R — Google review
Was our go to venue for lunch on our recent trip to Lord Howe, central location, great outdoor view Banh Mi was delicious, Burger was OK, Taco was poor Over priced for quality and serving size
Emanuel S — Google review
Cocktails on the deck at the Crooked Post was one of our favourite things to do on Lord Howe island . After a day of snorkelling , cycling and hiking , kicking back with a beer or one of their exceptional cocktails was a great way to spend an hour or so before dinner .We tried their fish tacos for lunch and they were up there with the best fish tacos I have ever eaten. The music was chill and the owners very friendly . Highly recommend
Deanne J — Google review
8

The Anchorage

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$$$$affordable
Restaurant
Nestled on the picturesque Neds Beach Road, The Anchorage is a must-visit dining destination on Lord Howe Island. This charming restaurant offers a delightful café-style breakfast and lunch, complemented by an onsite bakery that tempts with fresh pastries. As evening falls, guests can indulge in an ever-evolving dinner menu crafted by Head Chef David Chlumsky, who prides himself on using locally sourced ingredients from nearby markets.
We loved our visit to The Anchorage! Great service, yummy food, and excellent coffee. Highly recommend the fish and chips and the mango coconut muffins. The location is perfect — just a short walk from Lagoon Beach, making it an ideal stop after a swim or snorkel. The seating is also great for those coming straight from the water, as the material dries quickly and is wetsuit-friendly.
A L — Google review
We had dinner a few times at the Anchorage. It was a convenient location for us at the bottom of the hill and near Lagoon Beach. Consistent quality and loved the fish dishes. Coffee and treats from the bakery were highly appreciated in the mornings and wraps for takeaway lunch are recommended.
David — Google review
We ate here multiple times over our 10 day stay on LHI. It was our go to place for coffee and we had some lovely evening meals here. The Campenalla pasta was magnificent! The menu changes regularly to keep it interesting. Great selection of wines. It would be one of the 2 best places to eat on the island. All the staff were lovely and well trained. Love the location too.
David — Google review
Lovely experience for both an evening meal and breakfast. Fantastic food, very friendly staff and beautiful location
Anna T — Google review
The food here that we had for dinner was absolutely delicious Really succulent beef Like everything on Lord Howe Island a little pricey but to be expected here The only reason I didn’t give five stars was because we returned in the morning for breakfast and they had run out of bacon and hashbrowns and tomato so the options were very limited. Probably should have been told that before we ordered. Also, we went on the kids eat free night so it was extremely loud with all the families knowing each other talking to each other across the room really loudly. It didn’t really bother us, but don’t expect to have a quiet romantic meal if that’s what you’re looking for
Dianne C — Google review
We ate here regularly during our stay, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is simply excellent. The service very polished. Plus the menu alters so never got bored. Five star recommendations all round. The Kingfish and pork dishes were some of our favourites.
Anthony S — Google review
We came here several times a day over our 6 day stay ... was always great quality food the best on the island that we had .. whether it was breakfast lunch or dinner . Great location and friendly staff
Anthony H — Google review
Great service that was very warm and attentive. Atmosphere is also second to none. Food was largely lacking. - The linguine tasted bland and …vacant. It was a strange pasta. But the sauce was good. - The pork belly was succulent, but the sauce and condiments did not compliment the meat. - The kingfish sashimi was delicious. - Breakfast; BE Roll was good. The raspberry compote on the oatmeal was too sweet. Nice for a “high end experience” on the island. For food I will go to the Brewery or Crooked Post.
Nadia L — Google review
9

Lord Howe Island Distilling Co

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Distillery
LHI Brewing Co. is a local brewery on Lord Howe Island known for its acclaimed craft beers, particularly the Double Header IPA inspired by the island's endemic fish. The brewery creates beautiful beers and matches them to local species for promotion, offering an educational experience. Visitors can enjoy excellent pizza, beer, and al fresco seating with lovely service at this establishment.
They also make great gin! We went to the gin distillery and tasting which was awesome. Anthony was a wonderful host and taught us loads about gin and the island. One of the best things, of many, that we did on Lord Howe.
Alida G — Google review
This brewery makes beautiful beers comparable to Mountain Culture, Balter or Ocean Reach. The Brewery brews on the mainland for scale and to minimise local environmental impacts however they match their beers to the local species for promotion. Giving an educational experience which is repeatable if you go too far.. double trouble double headers Nice little promo glasses too (see bottlo review). Keep it up!
Smashed A — Google review
Excellent pizza, beer and Al fresco seating. Lovely service too. We especially loved the bruschetta with piles of home grown cherry tomatoes on the top.
H A — Google review
great pizza 🍕 great irish beer 🍺
Craig W — Google review
I occasionally get on the turps, and this place sends me wild
Michael K — Google review
Loving the lager
Peter — Google review
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Pinetrees Lodge

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Pinetrees Lodge is an oceanfront spa resort located on a scenic island, offering tranquil rooms and cottages for a laid-back yet luxurious experience. The lodge provides a welcoming atmosphere with shared social spaces, boatshed deck for activities like morning yoga and sundowners, as well as picnic packs and gourmet barbecue hampers for outdoor adventures. Guests can enjoy incredible breakfasts, lunches, and dinners prepared by talented chefs using fresh local produce. Specialized pastry chefs also create delightful sweets every afternoon.
Without a doubt Pinetrees is one of the best resorts on the island. Amazing food, service and location. The friendly team made our stay one the best holidays ever. Like many other guests who regularly return to Pinetrees, we will be back!
Troy S — Google review
Amazing staff they were so friendly. Food was amazing and rooms were stunning. Tennis courts were a plus for the kids and the pool table was quite a regular place to find us. Beautiful view all over the island. Overall most amazing holiday yet and Pine-trees made it 10x better. Would definitely go back and highly reccomend.
Lily — Google review
Pinetrees is the best located resort on Lord Howe Island, close to the ‘CBD’ and most other island highlights. It provides comfortable, secluded and quiet accommodation set amongst soaring Norfolk pines. It offers the unique opportunity of having a delicious lunch, either picnic or BBQ, delivered to a variety of locations whilst enjoying your daily adventure. We always felt looked after by the staff who were interested in making sure that we got the very best out of our holiday experience, providing excellent advice when planning the days activities. We will never forget our time on the Island. We felt so privileged to have experienced the magical and pristine environment of Lord Howe Island. I so hope that we can return one day and would not hesitate to return to Pinetrees.
Andy — Google review
I highly recommend a visit to Lord Howe Island it is like travelling back in time when life was simple. I have never felt so relaxed during a holiday and having no wifi, phone coverage or a tv really does make this place a true gem for a reset. However at $1450+ per night this lodge offers no value for money. The Good: Basic and Beautifully decorated Rooms. Overall good service and friendly staff. Picnic Lunches were my favourite meal - I recommend you order this which gives you flexibility to eat it anywhere at anytime on the island. The Food during the week was exceptional - you won't go hungry! The Bad: The rooms were extremely hot without air conditioning and the ceiling fans barely work. You can request a portable fan however expect a few sleepless nights in Summer as the rooms don't cool down and are hotter than outside. The beds are also extremely hard (good if you have a bad back but painful if you are used to sleeping on pillow top mattresses). I stay in hotels around the world more than half the year for work and this was the laziest housekeeping I have ever seen. The bed was only made half of the time and the bath robes which were on the beds were thrown on the floor every day. The tissues, toilet paper and soap were not replenished throughout our stay and no surfaces were wiped down. The staff make you feel like you can't have a day to sit around and relax at the lodge. The ground's were nice but there is no play area for the children so they tend to run around and use the tennis court as a playground. The service area is also too close to the rooms and you see a bit too much "behind the scenes" stuff. The food on the weekend was average with poached eggs over cooked, burnt toast and the dinner meals seemed lazy and lacked imagination. Drinks and Coffees are extra. At a minimum the Barista Coffee should be included for the price you pay to stay here. Also you can only get a Barista Coffee between 730am and before 9am. Meal times are strict and there is no flexibility. It felt like being back in Boarding School. I do not recommend the BBQ Lunch - the quality of food was very poor (including white bread) and they pick it up early (230pm the day we had our lunch) without specifying what time they will come and get them. At breakfast we told the staff we were not attending dinner and would be having our BBQ mid afternoon. When we hadn't finished it by 230pm not only did the staff member get angry at us who came to pick it up but the next day at breakfast (our last full day and we had ordered a picnic lunch already) Fran went off at us in front of other guests that they had to send someone back out at 4pm to pickup the BBQ Items. He was extremely rude and it was embarrassing - aren't we the guests paying a fortune to stay here and how could we know we had to finish it early if you don't give us times. We saw senior staff telling off other staff members during service in front of guests a few times. One occurrence happened during dinner service when they were short on staff (extremely obvious) and one of the young girls made a mistake with the orders (not a big deal it happens). She was "schooled" in the middle of the dinner service by another staff member and the poor girl was in tears. The review was hard to score as some aspects of Pinetrees Lodge was amazing and other areas were truly disappointing.
Mrs A — Google review
Pinetrees Lodge Puts Profit before People Booked 9 months ago for a Big Birthday celebration in 6 weeks' time. Due to pay the balancing $22 000 (of $35 000) this week. Pinetrees Lodge elected NOT to advise us that a vast part of the island is - and I quote - "closed to non essential visitors" due to a disease-causing fungal outbreak being treated with a cocktail of hazardous chemicals. The key eco areas of the island including the unique Permanent Park Preserve are closed! Pinetrees Lodge has also refused to return my deposit despite our vacation being entirely compromised by the risks & closure of all walking trails and nature areas - the primary reason to visit Lord Howe. Profit before People. Not impressed.
Ruth W — Google review
Lord Howe Island Pinetrees 7 Peaks Package. Hiking, Snorkling, Bird & Nature knowledge, Mountain Climbing, Swimming, Picnics, 4 Course Dinner every night, Brewery, Nursery, Eco Tours, Cooking Demo, Barista Coffee, Fancy dress Final Dinner, and more... I cannot recommend the hiking package and the Lodge enough. The staff and management are are genuine and spoilt you to bits. The food is top notch! The caring nature of all staff and management is second to none. And most of all our hiking guru CHRIS is fabulous, fun, professional and an all round good soul. Thankyou everyone at Pinetrees for making me welcome. My 'cup is full'. xx
Onroute66 — Google review
With over half a century of having holidays under my belt, this is by far the best holiday place I’ve ever stayed!! Food is included, abundant, delicious, abundant, prepared by top chefs, abundant, and … did I say ‘abundant’? Seriously - you’ll end up scaling back or even declining whole sections of a meal because you’ve got no more room for it. The staff are the jewel in the crown of Pinetrees - every one of them will make you feel welcome, be endlessly helpful, and will quite likely even know your name. They all seem to really genuinely care. The facilities are truly lovely - enough old world charm to be amazing, with enough “modern” to never feel like you’ve downgraded anything.
Trent D — Google review
5 star service without the price tag & formality My wife & I just got back from 8 nights at Pinetrees for a dive week in conjunction with Pro Dive & would totally recommend it. Our room (under the palms room) was freshly renovated & the location is ideal, being a short walk or bike to everything. The onsite day spa I can recommend for a massage & the boat shed was perfect for a drink to watch the sunset over the lagoon. A big bonus was that food was included, not only did the team handle our food allergies, but worked around us not making nominated sitting times due to our diving schedule. The whole team, & it really is a team, was helpful & friendly, quietly working away in the background. Having stayed at several places in Lord Howe, my wife & I agreed that Pinetrees is the place we want to come back again & again Geoff
Geoff C — Google review

Transportation in Lord Howe Island

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Nice little airport with friendly staff. Latte $7 was pretty good with a little chocolate. Also the coffee/gift shop is great if you need pick up a last min souvenir. Clean toilets. When you’re flying back to Sydney be prepared to be weighed with your bag that you’re bringing onto plane.
Susannaeatandsleeps — Google review
One of the cutest little airports I've seen. Clean and the staff are friendly. Small coffee shop with lots of seating inside and out. You can even buy a palm tree. The only negative is there is no WiFi in the terminal. This would be useful for guests as there is no cell service on the island when you need to check flight information, etc.
Robert C — Google review
What better place to spend my 60th than this beautiful, and remote island... What can I add? Well a few places are no longer operational, I'm guessing covid hit them pretty hard, but the Wilson's are still offering bikes (just not on Saturdays), Humpty Mick's has been renamed and the latest version I believe is the anchorage? (I just was there for the sumptuous food and the most divine muffins earth has to offer, oh, and the coffee has improved tenfold and is now on par with any snobby Sydney beachside cafe...). Our accommodation was even better than the first three times, with a beautiful view across the paddocks to the top of Malabar and the saddles either side...perfect, thanks Milky Way. You can either walk the 900m or so to the Anchorage for breaky or make your own in the fully functional kitchen in the rooms, or peddle the short distance...(a few rather steep dips, so if not used to riding frequently, your riding fitness might come into question??? The weather was not out friend this time, and again we had to forgo the amazing day walk up Gower (our previous guide had finished the week before, and we were unsure about the new version, as he may have been younger and more sprightly and tested our mettle even more!) and we had already walked (or rather swum-torrential rain swamped track), the public track to the base of Lidgbird. Those brave enough to barefoot it, will then have to grin and bear the coral like rocks that litter the path, mostly hidden either under water, mud, or disguised as tame normal rocks...(I chose wet boots!). I have added some pictures of the track, barely discernible under the collected drops of rain, and may appear somewhat stream-like... So, what to do when the weather decides to rage against the island? Watch movies, write postcards, read books, or brave the elements and go swimming anyways, & when the winds die down, do the glass bottom tour with snorkelling (that was awesome, freakin freezing Mr Wigglesworth, but awesome!). If you like walking in the rain, and Pino coladas on the deck in the evening (maybe not midnight & maybe signing that song with words int he right order...), then go on over, the locals are still the friendliest around, the food, even though the boat with supplies was a few weeks late, was brilliant, and the museum again had more to offer than what we had already seen. There's informative talks, there's informative guided walks, and there is endless sea...and yes, the water temps were low 20's the whole time, hence the 'getting our swim on'!...There's also the Bowlo, with again amazing food, just be sure to book (your host will ask in the morning where you plan to eat for dinner, and give you the times and venues that are open on that evening), as spaces are limited, and there's also the interesting opening times...especially at the end of the summer season and the start of 'everything shuts down for the winter' season... So, If you're not sold, then there's not, much else that could be said to persuade you to give it a whirl...except maybe that it is kid friendly with great new playgrounds to be experienced, and this place is an artist's dream...So, live a little and experience paradise...even in the middle of winter!
Bindi A — Google review
One of the most scenic island's I have been too. Nice and small, easy to walk around the place. Great place to explore. Not many people on the island so no crowd issues. Would go again.
HRH S — Google review
Funny place :) gates are separated from the terminal by a lovely knee-high white fence ;) and if a flight is cancelled, passengers on the previous one are weighed (with all their luggage and bodily possessions) to determine if space could be made on another flight for some of the poor travelers stranded in the paradise ;)
Szymek D — Google review
Unique place. 14square km of subtropical island with no human contact before about 1800. Max of 800 people on the island including tourist. Makes for a very non touristy vacation.
Ross B — Google review
Friendly staff. Patient to explain the details over and over as new people arrived. Clean. Has a gift shop with snacks and drinks. View of the end of the runway.
Lizzie P — Google review
Bleh, they didn't let me and my family goto the rock pyramid. We told them we wanted stick bug eggs and THEY forced us to stay on this stupid island the whole time because of a freaking joke!!! Luckily my wife though the place was beautiful and convinced one of the kids it was too...
Devin Z — Google review

Highways and major roads

  1. Lagoon Road
  2. Anderson Road
  3. Blinky Beach Road
  4. New Cascade Road
  5. Transit Hill Road
  6. Ned's Beach Road
  7. Malabar Road
  8. Coral Sea Road
  9. Bowker Avenue
  10. Black Banksia Road
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