Mount Gower
Lord Howe Island’s highest peak - sea cliffs, endemic cloud forest and providence petrels
The route
The line through Lord Howe Island, NSW, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (island access limited)
Wind, rain, cloud on the summit
Guided walks run year-round subject to weather; the island caps visitors. Confirm.
On the trail
Lowland then rope-assisted cliff climbs to a misty cloud-forest summit
Rope-assisted scrambling on exposed ledges; guided-only
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Small guided groups only
None - it is a fixed guided day
Getting there & staying
Little Island trailhead, Lord Howe Island
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Lord Howe Island; limited or none on the trail
Mandatory licensed guide
Permits & safety
Guided-only by licensed island guides; the island has a strict visitor cap (~400). Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Exposed rope sections, weather, slippery rock
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.