7D Lord Howe Island Marine Monitoring
with the Marine Park Rangers; May 05-11, 2012
Lord Howe Island is the Galapagos of the West Pacific.
Located two hours east of Sydney into the middle of the Pacific, Lord Howe Island is at the crossroads of 5 major ocean currents. Add to it a rare and spectacular array of marine life in pristine clear waters, and have kingfish eating out of your hands at Ned’s Beach. A diver’s paradise. Join the marine park rangers in a week long underwater monitoring program where you will learn underwater survey protocols and collect data on unique native and threatened marine life that will be applied to genuine ongoing monitoring program conducted by the Lord Howe Marine Park Authority.
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Highlights
- Dive pristine clear waters, home of world famous Ball’s Pyramid, Ned’s Beach famous for kingfish handfeeding.
- Crossroads of 5 major ocean currents, unparalleled diversity of coral fish and ocean pelagics.
- Monitor native and threatened species as part of the marine park management.
Enquiry / Booking Form
Land Cost
- AUD $3,185 per person
Dates
- May 05-11, 2012
*Prices are subject to change unless paid in full.
Inclusions
- Return flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island, with airport/airline taxes*.
- Airport transfers on Lord Howe Island.
- 06 nights double/twin share accommodation at self-catering units at Leanda Lei.
- 05 days dive/snorkel, all boat transport, tanks, weights and survey equipment.
- Welcome and farewell BBQ.
*Air baggage allowance 14 kg with extra 5-6 kg per person included in price. Airport and airline taxes subject to change.
Exclusions
- All international flights in/out of Sydney
- Travel insurance
- Meals other than stated, alcohol
- Personal expenses such as laundry, WIFI, Internet access and excess baggage allowance.
- Dive gear rental