Lord Howe Island - Mount Gower Climb
A breathtaking climb to the highest point on Lord Howe Island, Mount Gower 873m. Movie contains maps and rarely seen drone footage of the Low Road and summit.
CLIMBING MT GOWER || HOW STEEP IS MT GOWER TREK || HOW LONG IS MT GOWER TREK || LORD HOWE ISLAND ||
This video gives a first hand account of climbing Mt Gower and the steepness of the trek.
See untouched footage of the trail and the ropes to assist climbers and what the rocky terrain at the side of the mountain is like.
Mt Gower is Lord Howes highest peak, standing at 875 metres tall. Climbing is only permitted with the accompaniment of a certified guide. At present, two companies on Lord Howe Island can take visitors up Mt Gower:
Lord Howe Environmental Tours:
Lord Howe Island Tours - Sea to Summit Expeditions:
All footage in this video was captured by Gold Coast-based photographer Gary Tresize:
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LORD HOWE ISLAND : Above the Cross Hike
The pristine World Heritage Listed Lord Howe Island, sits just 1.5 hours flight off the coast of Sydney Australia. It is a hiker and bushwalkers paradise. Thanks to Dean from Lord Howe Island Environmental Tours, I was able to get to a place that very few people get to see. Off-Track 'Above the Cross'.
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UNMISSABLE THINGS TO DO ON LORD HOWE ISLAND, AUSTRALIA
If Lord Howe Island isn’t on your bucket list of places to see before you die then add it immediately.
Lord Howe Island is a place that immediately gets under your skin. As I flew into the tiny airport and I saw Mount Gower looming over an island surrounded by gorgeous blue and emerald reefs, I knew this would be a special place.
They call Lord Howe Island the Galapagos of Australia. That’s partly because of its remoteness in the world, but also because of how that isolation has created a place of unrivaled outstanding beauty.
And as if that isn’t enough to hammer home how amazing this place is, Lord Howe Island has just been voted as one of the top regions to travel to for 2020 in Lonely Planet's ‘Best in Travel’ list.
From being in the shadows of places like Hamilton Island and Magnetic Island in Australia, all of a sudden Lord Howe is front of stage in the spotlight. And here’s why.
Take a look at my video showcasing some of the best things to do on Lord Howe Island and you’ll see what I mean!
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Lord Howe Island: Australia's most exclusive luxury island
Between Australia and New Zealand lies the world's most exclusive eco resort: Lord Howe Island.
The Unesco protected atoll allows just 400 visitors a night to enjoy it's uniquely luxurious type of eco tourism.
Praised by visitors - from David Attenborough to Chris Hemsworth - it's come to be known as the Galapagos of New South Wales.
@ThomasBywater joins Dean Hiscox of Lord Howe Environmental Tours to climb Mount Gower, the volcanic mountains on the south of the 11km square Island.
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LORD HOWE ISLAND's Best Self-Guided Day Hike
Lord Howe Island's best self-guided day hike is a blend of a couple of different tracks on this incredible World Heritage listed paradise.
Australia's Lord Howe is just a 2 hr flight off the coast of Sydney. It is a magical place and an outdoor lovers paradise - hiking and bushwalking, snorkelling and bird watching. The Goathouse is the hardest of the self-guided full-day hikes on the island and this variation takes in two other iconic spots: Intermediate Hill and Rocky Run. Pack your lunch, plenty of water and be fully equipped for a full day out in wonderful Lord Howe Island.
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Mt Gower Climb Lord Howe Island
Jack Shick, Lord Howe's local guide takes climbs to the top of Mt Gower on Monday and Thursday each week. A sneak preview of what it has to offer.
Climbing Mount Gower | Lord Howe Island
I set the goal of visiting Lord Howe Island and scaling Mt Gower for my 50th year in May 2018.
We started our Lord Howe Island trip with a day trip out to the see the amazing Balls Pyramid with Jack Shick then on our 2nd day I climbing Mt Gower with him.
Mount Gower is rated one of Australia's twenty best day walks/climbs. Jack is a fifth generation Islander and third generation mountain guide, following in the foot steps of his Grandfather and Father. Jack is the most experienced guide on Lord Howe Island with a total of more than 2300 guided trips to the summit. Jack has been a mountain guide for 20 years. There is no one on Lord Howe Island more experienced to guide you on an unforgettable day. Experience breathtaking views, see some of the Islands rarest plants and bird life. All walkers receive a free certificate to commemorate their trip as well.
Mt Gower is an iconic peak at the southern end of Lord Howe Island, rising 875m from sea level. Considered a medium to hard trek. The walk is around 14km return and takes about 8.5 hours to complete, so you need to be in good health and have no knee or back problems. The walks are scheduled for every Monday and Thursday #justdoit
Mt Gower Trek
Mt Gower is one of the hardest day walks in Australia. Those people who reach the summit (and many don't!) have an unforgettable experience.
Mt Gower Walk
Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island - Start of the Mt Gower trek
Lord Howe Island, NSW, Australia. LHI is a tiny 11 km or ~7 mile long island located in a remote region of the Tasman Sea, South Pacific. Its one of those unique island destinations that is off the grid and still has luxury accommodations. In fact, Capella Lodge on LHI is the most expensive resort in Australia. Video clip is of the palm studded forest that marks the start of the famous 8 km Mt Gower trek.
Meet Dean Hiscox - Mt Gower Guide
Dean Hiscox, Mt Gower Guide, has seen more of Lord Howe Island than most people. As the park ranger for 16 years, Dean explored the remotest parts of Lord Howe on a daily basis. He guided the expedition that rediscovered the Lord Howe Phasmid on Balls Pyramid, and climbed the infamous Razorback. These days, Dean guides (and sometimes “skull drags”) guests to the summit of Mt Gower - arguably Australia’s hardest day walk - and runs, swims, kayaks and free-dives in his spare time to maintain his fitness. Join Dean on one of his 'normal' days, and let his story inspire you to greater things….
Lord Howe Island - Goat House Cave walk
The must-do walk to the Goat House Cave on Lord Howe Island, movie contains drone footage and topo maps.
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Lord Howe Island - Mount Gower and Lidgbird
Just arrived back into Sydney from literally one of the best trips of my life - Lord Howe Island - an absolutely incredible place! Being one of the most remote islands on the planet, I was without both internet and phone service for the entire week. Video shot while bike riding with a 3 axis handheld gimbal
Bruce on Gower
Jack Shick taking a group up Mount Gower Lord Howe Island. Some incredible video footage of the mountain by drone of the base and summit of Mount Gower, Lord Howe Island.
Woodhen atop Mount Gower
An endangered woodhen taking some leftovers from lunch of our group climbing Mount Gower on Lord Howe Island
Mt. Gower in a nutshell
Mt. Gower on Lord Howe Island.
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Mount Eliza Hike Lord Howe Island
Mount Eliza is at the tip of Lord Howe Island, 600km off the NSW coast. Check out the views from the top and snapshots of the climb and sights along the way!
Seven Peaks Walk, Lord Howe Island
This walk was added to the Great Walks of Australia collection in 2017. Seven Peaks Walk by Pinetrees on Lord Howe Island NSW is a spectacular 6 night/5 day walk experience, located on a UNESCO World Heritage Listed island and only two hours by plane from Sydney.
View of Lord Howe from top of Mount Gower
Panorama from east to west, with currawong (black bird) as a special guest