Chase ‘n’ Thyme

Chase “n” Thyme Island Journeys

More than a tour, this is a journey through the island from early settlement to the present day and all the wonderful things in between. Come join your hosts Janine and Peter Phillipps on an entertaining and informal tour of Lord Howe Island’s more interesting nooks and crannies!

Island Bus Tour:

All Corners of the island available every day on demand.

A great introduction on what, where and how to do Lord Howe! What are the best walks? Where do you get the best photos? The tour includes visits to the local school, Government House the hospital and the Catalina monument.

Peter will point out many of the island’s ever-changing sea and land birds. The island’s rare bird the endemic Woodhen and Kentia Palm. Learn all about the island’s social history, early settlement, predators and pests, flora and fauna, ships, flying boats and the airstrip, island tales and even buried treasure!

Flora, Fauna and History, life on the island from the past to the present. Great photo stops, also the less obvious, pests and predators, Island infrastructure and administration, air service and shipping, how schooling works, what we do with our waste?

Nature Walk 1: Mountains, lagoon, reef & the open ocean

We pick you up, tour involves a 1.4km level stroll to one of the island’s most spectacular locations where the mountains, the open sea and the southern most coral reef in the world meet. Bring your camera, a drink and suitable walking shoes.

Nature Walk 2: Solar Farm, Valley of the Shadow and Clear Place

We pick you up, an easy stroll in the shade starting at the new solar farm, through the Banyan forest to the Clear Place. Geology, bird and plant life and history. Bring your camera, a hat and a drink.

Nature Walk 3: Catalina Crash Site

The how,when and why of the crash of Catalina A24-381. Private guided tour on the flying boat history with Peter Phillipps, includes a signed copy of Peter’s book. Involves a short walk, pick up and drop off from your accommodation.

Taxi/Transport Service

Early dinner run, golf to starts of walks, a flat rate for up to 13 people $40.00 per one way trip 8am to 6pm every day.

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Contact:
02 65632247
chasenthyme@gmail.com