Capella Lodge
Lord Howe Island (New South Wales)
Reopening - 30th August 2020
Why we love it
Capella Lodge is Lord Howe luxury and Lord Howe Island’s premium boutique accommodation. Commanding stunning ocean and mountain views the lodge affords a civilised, stylish and sophisticated escape. Capella’s contemporary cuisine, first name service, relaxed sophistication and intimate surrounds combine to deliver a unique and exclusive Lord Howe Island experience. Lord Howe with luxe appeal.
Food
Capella Lodge holds a far-reaching reputation as Lord Howe’s knock-out dining destination. A regional approach to cuisine ensures the finest and freshest produce from Lord Howe Island and New South Wales is showcased in every inspired menu. Capella’s contemporary Pacific-themed menu features superb quality ingredients; the menu changes daily with the seasons, providing a constant source of delight to guests.
Destination
Born from a volcanic eruption some seven million years ago, Lord Howe Island boasts the southern-most coral reef in the world. The Island is just 11 kms long and barely 2 kms at its widest point and two-thirds of it is covered in natural forests, Banyan trees and Kentia palms. The waters are crystal clear, the beaches are pristine, there is no pollution and birds and marine life abound.
Situated in the South Pacific Ocean, 700km NE of Sydney, Australia, Lord Howe Island is a small, breathtakingly beautiful island, just 11km long and 2.8km at its widest point. Included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1982, the island is surrounded by a reef-fringed lagoon, rolling surf and the world’s southern-most coral reef and the home of Capella Lodge.
The subtropical maritime climate produces warm summers and mild winters. Daytime temperatures range from 25-28°C in summer and 18-22°C in winter. Generally, conditions are appropriate for swimming between September and May. Walking, hiking and many other activities are enjoyed year-round. The climate is often likened to perpetual spring.
Experiences
Island - Rare birds, plants, geology and marine life; explore the most remote rocky coves, undertake a journey of discovery with world renowned naturalist Ian Hutton, spend a day walking to the summit of Mt Gower rated as one of Australia’s best day walks or “bus it” around the Island to get your bearings. Play 9 holes on the most picturesque course in Australia, swing a tennis racket or bowl with the locals. Visit the Lord Howe Island museum and visitor centre for more information on this unique Island. Lord Howe Island has a myriad of land based activities for you to enjoy.
Ocean - Take a glass bottom boat tour to view coral holes where stunningly beautiful reef fish and delicate coral formations abound. Head down to Lovers Bay to explore the lagoon, snorkel and mask in-hand, and experience first hand the wonders of the world’s southern-most coral reef. You never know what the reef depths might reveal!
Submerged - Snorkel and dive on the most southern coral reef in the World. With a mixture of temperate and tropical marine life Lord Howe has a unique under water world to explore.
Getting there
Apart from sailing your own yacht (for the lucky ones), the only feasible way to reach Lord Howe is by air. QantasLink offers year-round scheduled services to Lord Howe Island. Flight time is under two hours, with flights departing from Sydney on most days, and from Brisbane on weekends.
There are connecting services with Qantas from all Australian capital cities and with QantasLink from many regional centres.
A 14kg luggage limit per person applies on all Lord Howe Island flights.
Accommodation
Resting above the jewel-toned lagoon, Capella Lodge is the only Island accommodation that commands spectacular views of the ocean and awe-inspiring twin peaks, Mounts Gower and Lidgbird.
An intimate nine contemporary suites complement the island’s pristine natural environment and provide a luxurious, serene refuge. Spacious, light filled interiors feature timber floors, marine ply joinery and custom furniture pieces that create a sophisticated beach house ambience.
