Pacific Island Paradises

Pinetrees Lodge Pinetrees Lodge on World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island is one of the oldest family businesses in Australia. The family has lived in the same place since 1842 and the business in now run by the sixth generation of the original family. Many of Pinetrees' guests came to stay as children and now bring their own families. Pinetrees is the perfect place to relax and escape the stress of everyday life. It offers exceptional meals, personalised service and access to the only waterfront property on the island. The boatshed is on the beachfront and is a great place for a hot shower after your early morning swim, or a cold beer or champagne while watching the sunset. Beautiful Lord Howe Island Pinetrees is an ideal gateway to the beauty and adventure of Lord Howe Island. Pinetrees' staff are experienced fisherman, surfers, walkers, photographers, golfers, sailors and divers. Every morning at breakfast, they'll recommend where to go and what to do, depending on the weather and your level of enthusiasm. Some guests are happy to relax under one of the boatshed umbrellas, swim in the lagoon, and absorb the panorama of two of Australia's most dramatic mountains. Other guests like to keep themselves busy. On any given day, they might catch a 15kg kingfish, walk through ancient subtropical rainforest, surf perfect waves or dive on the southernmost coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. Guests can also challenge themselves on the island's spectacular golf course. Food, glorious food Pinetrees may be remote, but it provides world-class meals. The chefs have worked in famous Australian restaurants and use fresh local seafood, organic produce and other quality ingredients to create memorable buffets and three-course dinners. Guests are consistently amazed by their dining experiences. But it's not just dinner, they will gladly pack fresh kingfish, lamb chops, sausages, salads, cheese and homemade bread into an esky and local pandanus basket, and deliver them to one of the many idyllic barbecue spots on the island for your own private lunch. There's no additional charge, it's just part of the Pinetrees experience. Accommodation Choose from a range of accommodations, including simple en suite rooms, one–bedroom Garden Cottages and three and four–bedroom family cottages which are perfect for families. All of the rooms are single storey and have flat access to the dining room, lounge, bar, tennis court and boatshed. Stay with Pinetrees once and you'll understand why so many guests come back to visit every year! LORD HOWE ISLAND NSW 2898 Tel: +612 6563 2177 Fax: +612 6563 2156 Email: info@pinetrees.com.au Sydney Office: Level 1, Suite 3, 50 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA Tel: +612 9262 6585 Fax: +612 9262 6638 Toll Free: 1800 226 142 www.pinetrees.com.au 120 www.paradisesonline.com

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