 Pinetrees Lodge is the largest resort hotel on Lord Howe Island, and have been operating as a guest house since about 1900. The property has been passed down through five generations.
The original family homestead built in 1884 still stands as part of the lounge, billiard room, bar and dining room central complex. Around it is a wide covered verandah where guests gather for lunch, afternoon teas, drinks and occasional buffet dinners.
We have a tennis court, a small library, bicycles and a billiard room. The lagoon beach is just across the road for your early morning swim in crystal clear water. Because we are so centrally located, you are only a short bicycle ride from the golf course or the champagne surf at Blinky Beach, where there are often more waves than people.
For walkers there are clearly marked tracks through rainforest or to the tops of hills with breathtaking views. Island guides will lead more energetic climbers to the top of Mt Gower (875 m high). Scenic flights can be arranged to give you a different perspective or you can fly further afield to see the majestic Balls Pyramid. You can have days out on fishing boats, cruise around the island and visit smaller off-shore islands crammed with nesting birds.
Take a glass-bottom boat trip to see the most southerly coral reef in the world or go skin-diving in Lord Howe's magical underwater environment. Or simply lose yourself exploring the bays and beaches along the deserted foreshores. No matter how you choose to spend your day Pinetrees will pack your lunch... cold picnic style or a true Australian barbeque.. so that you can spend all day at your favourite spot birdwatching, fishing, snorkelling or just plain relaxing in the sun. Pinetrees is the perfect holiday destination.
Our professional chefs prepare superb meals. There is fresh fruit, homemade bread and the best fish you ever tasted... caught that day of course. There are locally grown vegetables and tempting desserts. In the dining room we uncork the wine and serve romantic candle lit meals looking out to the floodlit Kentia palms where the woodhens often scratch around and show off their chicks.
When you stay at Pinetrees Lodge you feel like you are miles from anywhere!
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