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Bureau of Meteorology, Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe is fortunate to have its very own Bureau of Meteorology, which has been around for over 100 years. The Met (as it is known to islanders) not only provides much needed climatological data for...

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Memories Uncovered at the ‘Recycle Centre’

From Libby Grant, Capella Lodge Manager: Visiting the Lord Howe Island Tip or ‘Recycle Centre’ is a favorite outing for Mark, General Manager at Capella.  Not only is it the Tip designed to minimize...

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Capella and Lord Howe Island hit high fashion in Harpers Bazaar

Lord Howe Island was the location of choice for the Jurassic Park-inspired fashion shoot for designers Luke Sales and Anna Plunkett’s  ‘Romance Was Born’  label. The fashion shoot features in the...

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Plumed Whistling Duck

Lord Howe’s own naturalist, fisherman and self-confessed bird man, Jack Shick has taken this beautiful picture of the Plumed Whistling Duck, discovered on one of Jack’s island mountain walks. This...

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A Kingfisher Calls into Capella

We had a visitor to the lodge this morning. A beautiful Sacred Kingfisher, its azure blue feathers matching the subtropical Lord Howe lagoon called into visit, thinking the reflection in the lodge’s...

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Capella Nuptials

It was a spectacular sunset for a very special occasion… The nuptials of Sara and John, who chose Capella and Lord Howe as the place to declare their love for each other, forever more. Congratulations...

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Popular Food Blogger Not Quite Nigella Visits Capella

I am the world’s worst meditator.  Alas it’s simply a skill that has until now, completely eluded me. It seems ironic that after all of these years, meditation should suddenly come to me. I am sitting...

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I WISH | Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island

The Australian’s monthly WISH Magazine is full of things to add to your wish-list, and here in this month’s edition is … the magic Lord Howe Island. Capella features (naturally!) along with a host of...

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Mt Gower Challenge

Lord Howe Island resident Ollie Whistler has made local history and taken title of the Mount Gower Challenge, beating his father’s 18 year held record by just 47 seconds. The annual challenge draws...

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Capella’s Kitchen Garden | With Chef Pete Smit

Pete Smit, Head Chef at Capella Lodge is busy bring a very locavore approach to the lodge’s fine dining menu – you could even say it’s a six mile rule on Lord Howe! Whilst most of the ingredients used...

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Bruce Goold Revisits Capella Lodge

Capella’s most recognisable design feature is the screen print of Lord Howe Island’s own Kentia palms designed by artist Bruce Goold and replicated in cool blues and soft greens, reflecting the tone of...

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In Bed With… Capella Lodge

Coral seen from the sky on arrival and the promise of perfect days on Lord Howe, so begins photographer and hotel reviewer Rhiannon Taylor’s stay at Capella Lodge. Checking out of the internet and any...

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Caitlin’s Adventures on Lord Howe Island

Capella’s resident naturalist guide, Experiences Manager Caitlin Woods came to Capella Lodge on World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island to joining the lodge’s restaurant team. Multi-talented for sure,...

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In Profile: Executive Chef – Cooper Dickson

Capella Executive Chef Cooper Dickson spends his time away from the kitchen on the hunt for food – either fishing the oceans surrounding the tiny island in the Tasman Sea for its abundant tuna and...

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In Profile: Capella Lodge Managers – Mark McKillop and Libby Grant

Anyone who has stayed at Capella knows lodge managers Libby Grant and Mark McKillop. Resident managers since the lodge opened as a Baillie Lodges property in 2003, Mark and Libby have welcomed every...

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Indulge in the New Capella Spa

Nestled among Lord Howe Island’s gently swaying kentia palms, the Capella Spa is a private sanctuary offering a balm to the bustle of every-day life. As part of Capella’s 2018 makeover the spa was...

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Ten Fun Facts About Lord Howe Island

Regarded as the world’s ‘last paradise’, Lord Howe Island lies 600km east of the Australian mainland. A World Heritage-listed ‘treasure island’ of extraordinary contrasts, it has long been recognised...

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Hiking Mount Gower

Ranked as one of the world’s best day hikes, the Mount Gower walk is renowned for being as tough as it is rewarding, taking in the incredible views of World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island and its...

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Protecting Paradise: Howe to Make a Difference

Lord Howe Island is renowned not only for its spectacular scenery but also as an important breeding ground for colonies of seabirds and marine life. The island’s rich biodiversity includes many...

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