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Around the Table

THE DINING EXPERIENCE

At Capella Lodge, island life comes to the table through line-caught seafood, garden-grown produce, and foraged coastal flavours, with the twin peaks rising just beyond the windows.

Catch a kingfish or yellowfin tuna on a Lord Howe fishing trip and Capella’s chefs can turn your catch into dinner that evening.

Lord Howe Island has no commercial fishery, so the line-caught fish served at Capella comes from waters around the island rather than a large fishing fleet.

Island growers raise organic fruit and heirloom vegetables, adding to a harvest that also includes Capella’s own garden-grown greens and herbs.

Capella’s chefs forage Lord Howe Island's coastline for sea greens and herbs, bringing ingredients gathered from the island straight to the plate.

Gourmet food and beverage presentation at Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island.

ISLAND MORNINGS

Breakfast

Dining room with tables set for meals, featuring large windows with views of lush green hills and the ocean.

Ease into the day with lodge-baked pastries, fresh fruit, and made-to-order favourites, with the island’s seasonal produce adding a local touch.

A LOCAL AFFAIR

Lunch

Woman with a straw hat grills seafood on a beach with turquoise water and waves in the background.

Settle in for fresh local fare or take it to go, with walkers’ packs and barbecue provisions ready for a day spent exploring the island. Alternatively, venture into town to discover a selection of local eateries.

EVENING ON THE ISLAND

Dinner

A table is set for dining at Capella Lodge, overlooking the ocean and dramatic cliffs on Lord Howe Island.

Each evening brings a new three-course menu celebrating fresh seafood and seasonal produce, with views toward Mounts Gower and Lidgbird.

A LOOK AT THE MENU

See what’s being served at Capella Lodge, where each meal takes its cues from the island, the season, and what’s freshest from the surrounding waters and land.

LOCAL POURS

Open Bar

The bar and lounge area at Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, featuring elegant seating and shelving stocked with spirits.

Australian wines, craft beers, and premium spirits share the bar with Lord Howe Island gin, with pours beginning each evening from 6 pm.

AN EVENING RITUAL

Gowers Terrace

Woman relaxes on a deck overlooking dramatic cliffs and a serene ocean vista at Capella Lodge.

Gather for drinks and canapés as the sun sets across Lord Howe Island, with sweeping views and the changing sky setting the scene before dinner.

AT YOUR LEISURE

In-Suite Bar

Glass of wine resting on a wooden railing, with a woman's hand adorned with rings and a watch in the foreground, palm fronds and ocean in the background.

Pour a glass of Australian wine or reach for a local treat, with a complimentary selection replenished daily and ready whenever you are.

An Itinerary to Inspire

  • View of Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island nestled at the base of dramatic green mountain peaks and lush vegetation under a clear sky.

    At the Edge of Everywhere

    Capella Lodge
    Duration 3 Nights
  • Worth the Early Start

    Worth the Early Start

    Head to Blinky Beach for sunrise on your first morning. We always suggest doing this early in a stay. If the morning light over the ocean is worth another alarm, you’ll have time to see it twice. We think it is.

    EXPLORE THE SELF-GUIDED WALK
    EXPLORE THE SELF-GUIDED WALK
  • Snorkeler swims through a vibrant coral reef teeming with butterflyfish.

    North for the Morning

    After breakfast, set out across the lagoon on the North Bay Cruise. Snorkel among reef fish and green sea turtles, swim from the beach, then find a patch of sand before heading back to Capella.

    EXPLORE NORTH BAY
    EXPLORE NORTH BAY

  • Stay Put for a While

    Keep the afternoon for Capella. Book a treatment at the spa, settle beside the wet-edge pool, or take a book down toward Lovers Bay. There is plenty to see on Lord Howe, but you don’t need to see it all today.

    EXPLORE THE LODGE
    EXPLORE THE LODGE
  • By the numbers
    Visitors sharing the island at any one time 400
    The world’s most southerly true coral reef 1
    Kilometres from one end of the island to the other 11
    Island speed limit, in kilometres per hour 25
  • A chef grilling food over an open outdoor barbecue flame at Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island.

    Fire Up the Grill

    The next day, pick up Capella’s BBQ Island-Style provisions and take lunch elsewhere. The lodge team can point you toward a barbecue spot that suits the day’s wind and weather. Then take your time.

    PLAN AN ISLAND BBQ
    PLAN AN ISLAND BBQ

  • Follow the Lagoon

    Pick up a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and let the lagoon set the pace. Trace the shoreline, stop for a swim, and stay out as long as you like. There’s nowhere else you need to be.

    TAKE TO THE WATER
    TAKE TO THE WATER
  • Scenic view of Ned's Beach on Lord Howe Island near Capella Lodge, featuring pristine sandy shores and clear turquoise waters.

    Meet You at Ned’s

    Spend your final morning at Ned’s Beach, where fish gather in the shallows and the reef begins just offshore. Snorkel, swim, or stay on the sand a little longer before returning to Capella.

    EXPLORE NED’S BEACH
    EXPLORE NED’S BEACH
Sample itinerary

The People Who Shape Your Stay

Bridie Bush and Ryan Ward Lodge Managers | Capella Lodge

Husband-and-wife lodge managers Bridie and Ryan share a passion for thoughtful, personal hospitality. Together, they create an experience shaped by the rhythms of Lord Howe Island, where guests quickly settle into a slower pace, feel genuinely at home, and leave with a lasting connection to this extraordinary place.

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Bridie Bush and Ryan Ward, Lodge Managers at Capella Lodge
Dennis Tierney, Executive Chef at Capella Lodge

Frequently Asked Questions

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In-suite dining is not available. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the lodge restaurant.

Yes. Please share any dietary requirements at the time of reservation so the kitchen can accommodate them where possible. Because Capella Lodge is remote, advance notice is important. Meals requiring strict religious observance in preparation cannot be accommodated.

Breakfast is served from 8–10 am, lunch from noon–2 pm, and dinner from 6:30–8 pm.

No. The Capella Restaurant and other lodge facilities are reserved exclusively for in-house guests.

Gourmet breakfast, dinner, sunset drinks and canapés, an open bar from 6 pm, selected nonalcoholic beverages, and a complimentary in-suite bar are included.

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