ARAJILLA RETREAT
Lord Howe Island LuxuryARAJILLA RETREAT
Lord Howe Island Luxury
FEATURES
Inclusions with the luxury accommodation are:
All Meals – Daily breakfast, light lunch (which may be enjoyed in the restaurant or out for the day as a barbecue or picnic) tea & coffee, pre-dinner drinks and canapes, and three course dinners with menu changing daily
Return airport transfers
Daily room servicing with evening turndown
Guest Laundry
WiFi is included
Bathrobes and slippers
Ensuite bathroom
Snorkeling gear
Private outdoor deck
Push bikes, back packs
ACTIVITIES
Explore the extraordinary scenery and wildlife of World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island. Be as active or as passive as you like. Walk bush trails, climb mountains, swim, surf, snorkel, fish, cycle around the Island, play golf beneath the mountains, lie on a deserted beach, enjoy a massage or treatment, savour fine food and wine.
Walking – Although only 11km long and 2km wide, Lord Howe is laced with dozens of delightful, well-marked walking trails; nearly two thirds of the island is a Permanent Park Preserve.
Snorkelling – The Lord Howe Island waters are home to an astounding 500 species of fish and 90 coral species.
A State Marine Park was declared in 1998 and a Commonwealth Marine Park in 1999 – this is the world’s cleanest and clearest ocean: it’s like swimming in an aquarium!
The sparkling lagoon is protected by the world’s southern-most coral reef, creating a spectacular line of white surf against a blue backdrop of the South Pacific Ocean.
Bird watching – Lord Howe Island is Australia’s premier bird watching destination, with 14 species of seabirds breeding here in the hundreds of thousands.
Scuba Diving – Lord Howe Island’s abundant marine life and crystal clear waters attract divers from around the world to explore some of the best dive sites on the planet.
ENVIRONMENT
While more than five hundred species of fish navigate the ninety species of coral in the surrounding waters, the island itself is home to more than a hundred and thirty species of birds, both native and migratory.
It is, for instance, the only place in the world at which avid and casual birdwatchers alike can find the Woodhen. Because of the isolated and pristine nature of the island’s ecosystems, it is the only known location of the appropriated named Lord Howe Island stick insect.
The forests are virtually untouched, and natural attractions on the island include the variety of upper mantle and oceanic basalts, the world’s southernmost barrier coral reef, and a rich historical and cultural heritage.
Lord Howe Island rewards bird watchers and eco-enthusiasts with never ending, awe-inspiring discoveries.
What we love…
Arajilla is derived from an aboriginal word roughly translated as “a mystical place to rest”. Renowned for its warm and friendly service and laid back ambience, Arajilla Retreat encapsulates the very essence of Lord Howe Island, offering guests a haven of tranquillity and peace in luxury Lord Howe Island accommodation.
Tell me more
Perfectly positioned on the northern sheltered end of the Island’s lagoon, Arajilla Retreat is nestled under a canopy of Kentia Palms and Banyan Trees. There are meandering pathways which lead through native gardens to the beach. Explore the stunning landscapes and wildlife of an Island so beautiful it has World Heritage protection and where visitor numbers are limited to a maximum of 400 at any one time.
Get the Facts
Where is it? Lord Howe Island
What? Boutique Eco Resort
Style of Accommodation? Suites and one exclusive beach house
Who? Everyone – children need to be over 6 years old.
Accessible? Please enquire
How much? Rates are inclusive of all meals, return airport transfers on the island and snorkelling gear.
Sounding Good? Read on…
Lord Howe Island is, in a word, ‘paradise’, a paradise that has held World Heritage Protection Status since 1982. This tiny island (11km x 2.8km) is located only two hours by plane from Sydney or Brisbane. Its climate can be best described as a perpetual spring. It plays host to a exceptional range of natural phenomena, rich terrestrial and marine diversity, and an ecosystem developed from submarine volcanic activity.
Everything about Arajilla Retreat is special with luxury accommodation and excellent service. Some guests visit for an adventure holiday, seeking out every corner of the World Heritage island, while others choose just to lay back and relax.
The boutique accommodation at Arajilla Retreat consists of 12 luxuriously appointed suites, each spacious and light filled with private decks. Suites are nestled amongst the forest so guests can experience firsthand, the sights and sounds of this unspoiled environment.
Blue Peter Beach House accommodates two guests in self-contained luxury and privacy.
Arajilla’s Restaurant serves premium, locally sourced ingredients like line caught fish and fresh produce from the resort’s own kitchen garden, skillfully prepared by Chef Ben Crompton and his team.
Arajilla’s day spa is specially housed in a traditional yurt under the majestic Banyan Tree forest. We have the perfect setting to relax, unwind and enjoy all that Lord Howe has on offer. Here, you will enjoy your massages and spa treatments in total serenity, with the gentle sounds of nature keeping you company.
All packages include: gourmet breakfast, light lunch, selected pre-dinner drinks and canapés, three course dinner with a daily changing menu, tea and coffee
Return airport transfers on the island
Leisure equipment including snorkeling gear and bicycles
Getting there: Qantaslink operate 32-seat Dash 8 aircraft to Lord Howe Island (LDH). Flights are less than 2 hours from Sydney or Brisbane.
There are seasonal return flights from Port Macquarie.
It is important to note that there is a 7 kg carry on baggage limit and a 14kg checked luggage limit per person that applies to all flights to Lord Howe Island.
Hosts: Bill & Janne Shead, Jolin & Ben Crompton
Address: Lagoon Road, Old Settlement Beach, 2898 Lord Howe, Australia
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FEATURES
Inclusions with the luxury accommodation are:
All Meals – Daily breakfast, light lunch (which may be enjoyed in the restaurant or out for the day as a barbecue or picnic) tea & coffee, pre-dinner drinks and canapes, and three course dinners with menu changing daily
Return airport transfers
Daily room servicing with evening turndown
Guest Laundry
WiFi is included
Bathrobes and slippers
Ensuite bathroom
Snorkeling gear
Private outdoor deck
Push bikes, back packs
ACTIVITIES
Explore the extraordinary scenery and wildlife of World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island. Be as active or as passive as you like. Walk bush trails, climb mountains, swim, surf, snorkel, fish, cycle around the Island, play golf beneath the mountains, lie on a deserted beach, enjoy a massage or treatment, savour fine food and wine.
Walking – Although only 11km long and 2km wide, Lord Howe is laced with dozens of delightful, well-marked walking trails; nearly two thirds of the island is a Permanent Park Preserve.
Snorkelling – The Lord Howe Island waters are home to an astounding 500 species of fish and 90 coral species.
A State Marine Park was declared in 1998 and a Commonwealth Marine Park in 1999 – this is the world’s cleanest and clearest ocean: it’s like swimming in an aquarium!
The sparkling lagoon is protected by the world’s southern-most coral reef, creating a spectacular line of white surf against a blue backdrop of the South Pacific Ocean.
Bird watching – Lord Howe Island is Australia’s premier bird watching destination, with 14 species of seabirds breeding here in the hundreds of thousands.
Scuba Diving – Lord Howe Island’s abundant marine life and crystal clear waters attract divers from around the world to explore some of the best dive sites on the planet.
ENVIRONMENT
While more than five hundred species of fish navigate the ninety species of coral in the surrounding waters, the island itself is home to more than a hundred and thirty species of birds, both native and migratory.
It is, for instance, the only place in the world at which avid and casual birdwatchers alike can find the Woodhen. Because of the isolated and pristine nature of the island’s ecosystems, it is the only known location of the appropriated named Lord Howe Island stick insect.
The forests are virtually untouched, and natural attractions on the island include the variety of upper mantle and oceanic basalts, the world’s southernmost barrier coral reef, and a rich historical and cultural heritage.
Lord Howe Island rewards bird watchers and eco-enthusiasts with never ending, awe-inspiring discoveries.