Seven Peaks Walk

Lord Howe Island is one of the best walking destinations in Australia. Its World Heritage listing is for scenic beauty, biodiversity and rare flora and fauna, and there’s a large variety of terrain in a small area. You can explore the intertidal zone at low tide and discover amazing life forms, you can climb small hills and capture vistas that feature in David Attenborough documentaries, and you can climb big mountains. When your legs need a break, you can swim with reef sharks and turtles over the southernmost coral reef in the Pacific.

The Seven Peaks Walk is Lord Howe’s premier five day guided adventure that takes you from pristine beaches and exposed coral platforms to the gnarled forests on Mt Lidgbird. Along the way, you’ll see sheltered swimming coves, subtropical palm forests, freshwater creeks, rugged sea cliffs and volcanic peaks. Other sections of the walk take you deep into Jurassic Park style banyan forests with the only rookeries of Providence petrels in the world. When you yell, the curious birds land at your feet, almost hypnotised. It’s an incredible experience.

After a memorable day, you’ll return to Pinetrees – TripAdvisor’s No.1 Hotel in Australia for 2023 – for a hot shower, cold beer, exceptional four course dinner, great wine and luxurious bed. You may find the perfect balance between physical exercise, mental stimulation, social interaction and, well, some of life’s more enjoyable treats. Did we mention the day spa?

The Seven Peaks Walk is for experienced hikers who enjoy a challenge by day, and some luxury by night. A few sections of the walk are ‘off-track’ and require a steady head for heights. You also need to be fit – as a guide, you should be able to walk 10km in three hours and climb 600 stairs in 20 minutes (free tip: use the trip as motivation to train for a few months before you come). The maximum group size is 12 guests.

For a better feel for what to expect, watch the video of our Seven Peaks Walk by film-maker Andy Lloyd, and read the feature articles in The Sydney Morning Herald, Weekend Australian Magazine, Great Walks Magazine, The Guardian, and The Australian.

Our Seven Peaks Walk includes:

Last spots available in 2024 departure dates are: 21-25 Oct and 4-8 Nov.

2025 available departure dates are: 17-21 Mar, 24-28 Mar, 31 Mar – 4 Apr, 28 Apr – 2 May, 5-9 May, 12-16 May, 19-23 May, 8-12 Sep, 15-19 Sep, 13-17 Oct, 20-24 Oct, 27-31 Oct, 10-14 Nov, 17-21 Nov and 24-28 Nov.

6-night Seven Peaks Walk packages for 2024 and 2025 start from $4,772 per person twin share in a Transit Hill Room, or $5,159 per person twin share in an Under the Pines Room. Limited sole use packages available from $6,200 in a Palm Room. Most guests stay 7 or 8 nights. Please contact us for a quote and to book.

NOTE: Mt Gower is not part of the Seven Peaks Walk. It is a high risk climb in a very remote and exposed location. On average, only 30% of Seven Peaks walkers attempt Mt Gower, assuming that conditions are dry and safe. If you would like to attempt Mt Gower you will miss the last day of the Seven Peaks Walk (Friday) and will need to book directly with the licensed guides from Lord Howe Environmental Tours. Additional costs apply.

Pinetrees reserves the right to decline your participation if your fitness level is below the group standard. Please contact us for further details or to make a booking.

The Seven Peaks Walk is a member of Great Walks of Australia – a collective of privately owned multi-day guided walks that highlight the very best of Australia’s premium walk experiences – with coastal, inland and outback tracks, high end accommodation, outstanding regional food and wine, and expert guides.