Little Known Paradise Islands
by Tyler Roberts Content CreatorChoosing an island holiday destination is no mean feat, with
so many beautiful spots around the world- we really are spoilt for choice!
However, one of the best tips we can give is to look past some of the more
popular destinations and consider holidaying at one of the little-known
paradise islands. Holidaying at places like these, you can enjoy all the best
parts of an island holiday, but at a lower cost and with less tourists around.
To help you with your holiday planning, we’ve listed below some of our favorite
little know paradise islands and why you need to put them at the top of your
holiday list.
Lord
Howe Island
Located within Australia, Lord Howe Island feels a world away,
but is really just on your doorstep. This stunning island has some of the
world’s best day hikes, amazing coral reef snorkeling, fish feeding and so much
more. However, one of the most incredible and captivating things about Lord
Howe Island is that it’s actually an award winning, world heritage listed site,
commended for its beauty and biodiversity. This means that your holiday to Lord
Howe comes with a little responsibility to help keep the island clean and
maintain its eco-friendly reputation.
When it comes to activities on this island, it’s all about
getting off the beaten track and exploring some of the natural wonders Lord
Howe has to offer. Some popular activities include bird watching, fishing,
scuba diving, snorkeling, walking and water and land sports. These activities
are available across many points on the island. However, there are some top
recommended spots to hike, swim and snorkel that we have to share. Mt Gower is
Lorde Howe Island’s tallest mountain and rated as one of Australia’s most
challenging walks! This hike is an 8-hour return trek; the perfect day out for
keen hikers. For the snorkelers, Ned’s Beach is located on the island’s
north-east and is the top spot to hand feed and see beautifully coloured fish.
As well as this, Lord Howe is full of unique flora and fauna that can be
discovered at every edge of the island.
Cook
Islands
The Cook Islands is an archipelago of 15 islands located in
the South Pacific and only a direct 8-hour flight off the East Coast of
Australia. Often overshadowed by nearby popular destination Tahiti, the Cook
Islands is a best kept secret due to its similarities to Tahiti, only with
flights and accommodation being a fraction of the price. Many visitors love the
Cook Islands because of the true relaxation the island allows them to have.
Because the Cook Islands aren’t as developed as some of the more popular island
destinations, with less shopping and crazy activities to do, it really forces
holiday goers to slow down and enjoy the break from their fast-paced life.
When on Cook
Islands Holidays, most people stay at one
of the two main islands; Rarotonga or Aitutaki. Rarotonga (aka Raro) is the
larger, more developed island known by the locals as “one big resort” and has
plenty to do while still remaining relatively untouched. In fact, you won’t
find a McDonald’s store or a single set of traffic lights here, nor a building
taller than a coconut tree! Raro also has some of the best nightlife on the
Cook Islands, with a dedicated party bus doing the rounds each night to
transport you between the island's best bars and nightclubs. Aitutaki, on the
other hand, is a smaller, more secluded island home to the world’s most
beautiful lagoon. Only a 45-minute flight from Raro, Aitutaki is a must visit
on your Cook Islands holiday to ensure you experience all the country has to
offer.
Norfolk
Island
Another lesser known, but no less beautiful island to visit is
Norfolk. Similar to Lorde Howe Island, Norfolk Island is also part of Australia
and is just a convenient 2-hour flight off the East-Coast. Norfolk Island is
special because it has a rich history important to Australia’s colonisation story, being discovered by Captain Cook on his
second voyage in 1774, then followed by a long list of settlements on the
island. Many key places from Norfolk's settlement still remain intact or are
displayed in museums around the island and are a must visit on any Norfolk
holiday.
While history is a big part of Norfolk Island, of course there
is plenty of opportunity to get active or relax. Some favourite tourist
activities are snorkeling and swimming in the beautiful Emily, Anson and
Slaughter Bays, all which are protected and perfect for little ones to swim in.
Another must do is the Hilli Goat Cheese Tour where you can learn the cheese
making process before sampling some of the delicious produce. On the weekend,
be sure to take a trip to the farmers markets on Saturday and the Sunday Arts
and Craft Market to stock up on local produce and handmade treasures.
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