点评:Lord Howe Island is a special place; and we were lucky to have good weather, though a bit humid for hiking & drying clothes.
Information provided on geology, landscape, birds, vegetation, current 'industry'& history, as provided by long-term resident, Ian, & our AGT guides, was excellent and is essential for me. This was enhanced by learning of the thorough management of the island by residents & NSW government to rid the island of feral animals & weeds. Such management & preservation of nature provides an example of how this is possible. This, the friendliness of people on the island, and mobility being primarly by bicycle or walking makes for a peaceful background and change from our normal lives.
Our tour leaders are delightful - friendly, informative & capable, and our group, as happens on such tours, were pleasant company.
The sites we visited were various - swimming, snorkeling amongst coral, fish & a turtle; bird-watching; boating; many hikes to beach, forest & cliff-tops with expansive views; museum, craft brewery, nursery, etc
The cabins were comfortable (not that we were in them much) although the 'Transit Room' bathroom for use after checking out could be improved.
Food quality in restaurants is good with lots of fresh fish.
If I were to change anything, I would have more snorkeling. Nevertheless, the itinerary is flexible, so on the last day I replaced a bike ride/hike with snorkeling.
Everything was included in the package price, except air travel, which is not cheap.
Thank you Australian Geographic Travel.
翻译:豪勋爵岛是个特别的地方;我们很幸运地遇到了好天气,虽然有点潮湿,不太适合徒步和晾晒衣物。
长期居民伊恩和我们的AGT导游提供的关于地质、景观、鸟类、植被、当前产业和历史的信息非常棒,对我来说至关重要。了解到岛上居民和新南威尔士州政府如何精心管理岛屿,清除野生动物和杂草,更是让我受益匪浅。这种对自然的管理和保护方式,为我们树立了典范。岛上居民的友善,以及主要依靠自行车或步行出行,营造了宁静祥和的氛围,让我们暂时远离了日常生活。
我们的导游非常出色——友好、博学、能力强,而且和我们团里的其他人一样,旅途愉快。
我们参观的景点丰富多彩——游泳、在珊瑚、鱼群和海龟间浮潜;观鸟;划船;以及多次徒步前往海滩、森林和悬崖顶,欣赏壮丽的景色;博物馆、精酿啤酒厂、苗圃等等。
小木屋很舒适(虽然我们待在里面的时间不多),但退房后使用的“过渡间”浴室还有待改进。
餐厅的食物质量很好,有很多新鲜的鱼。
如果可以的话,我希望多安排一些浮潜。不过,行程安排很灵活,所以最后一天我把骑自行车/徒步旅行换成了浮潜。
除了机票(价格不菲)之外,所有费用都包含在套餐价格里。
感谢澳大利亚地理旅行社。