Fly free to Lord Howe and Escape to Capella Lodge

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Posted on 16th May 2012 by capella in Packages | Press Releases

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Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, celebrated as the first luxury lodge in the world’s last paradise is excited to announce its popular free return flights to Lord Howe offer as part of its Cool Capella Deals 2012.

The Fly Free Stay 7 Pay 6 package is valid in conjunction with a seven night stay in relaxed luxury in any suite at Capella 28 July – 30 September 2012 inclusive. There’s never been a better time or reason to explore Lord Howe this cool season.

 

Lord Howe is a sub-tropical ‘treasure island’ lost in time, a short flight from Australia’s east coast. The gentle season from end July – September offers visitors a chance to reinvigorate as the spring season approaches and witness great activity as rare sea birds arrive to nest on this island paradise, home from their adventures overseas.

With Capella as a luxe base camp, guests re-energise on treks with breathtaking views to the horizon along magnificent ridges and clifftops with hidden caves, or explore fascinating walking tracks through tranquil palm forests and beneath the mysterious canopy of ancient spreading figs.

The world’s southernmost coral reef beckons, with the chance of an unforgettable encounter with a Green Sea Turtle, to explore an abundant submarine life by snorkel or glass-bottom boat.

Guests might make an easy friend of the large kingfish who swim thrillingly amongst knees and calves in order to grab a proffered snack.

Return to Capella to enjoy fine wine and world-class cuisine in great company.

The Fly Free Stay 7 Pay 6 Cool Capella Deal offers a sky-high saving of up to $4,400 per couple including one bonus night’s accommodation and two return Qantaslink flights from Sydney or Brisbane. A week’s stay at Capella from just $3,900 per person twin share with flights booked for guests makes a Lord Howe getaway so easy! Conditions apply as below*.

Take off to Capella Lodge this season; fly free and take it easy!

*Fly Free Conditions

  • Offer available for new bookings only, subject to availability.
  • Booking must be prepaid at time of reservation. This is then fully non refundable.
  • Payment must be made by credit card and incurs a 2.5% surcharge.
  • Return airfares are included on a single or twin share basis; free airfare offer does not apply to additional persons.
  • Flights to Lord Howe Island are operated by QantasLink from Sydney or Brisbane (direct flights only on a Sunday).
  • Pro rata fare surcharge applies from other ports.
  • Fly free offer is based on seat class availability; an additional surcharge may apply for travel on certain flights.

We recommend travel insurance.

Reservations: T (61) 2 9918 4355 | E reserve@baillielodges.com.au | W capellalodge.com.au

Media Enquiries: E media@baillielodges.com.au | W baillielodges.com.au/media.asp

Images: A selection of Capella Lodge images is free for download

Editors Notes:
Baillie Lodges is a collection of intimate luxury lodges in unique wilderness destinations. Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island launched the portfolio and continues to capture guests in its magic. Southern Ocean Lodge is Australia’s first true luxury

 

Big Music Rocks Lord Howe Island

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Posted on 11th March 2012 by capella in Lord Howe Experiences | Press Releases

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A weeklong rockfest of free concerts and entertainment for locals and tourists, and music tuition for school students

Big Music Australia, Sydney’s leading one-stop music shop today announced it’s taking enough professional audio equipment, musicians, bands, crew and music teachers across the Tasman Sea to provide a weeklong rockfest of music and entertainment for the Lord Howe Island community in late March 2012.

“Lord Howe Island is excited to play host to Rockfest in March. Due to our remote location and logistical issues we often lack cultural opportunities otherwise available on the mainland. We are grateful to Big Music Australia for their generous level of support for the event as it will provide a unique opportunity for islanders to participate in a special musical experience,” said Stephen Wills, CEO Lord Howe Island Board.

Receiving enormous support from the locals, the Big Music ‘Lord Howe Island Rockfest 2012’ is a FREE event and runs from 25-31 March 2012. Open to the entire community, the Rockfest comprises a week of live Rock ‘n’ Roll concerts and popular music at a variety of locations on the Island, including an outdoor concert on the main street on 25th March, and another on the LHI Golf Course on 30th March. Between the main concerts, there will be smaller acoustic shows at Island cafes and resorts, including The Anchorage Restaurant on 27th and 28th March.

Entertainment includes live music from Dave ‘The Balladier’ Bonnin, Rock Bottom (playing covers, Beatles, Eagles, Stones and Classic Gold Hits), The Lounge Sweets, and the B!G House Band.

The bands performing on the Island are a mix of talented music teachers, professional artists and accomplished student musicians – all from the Big Music Band Program – an initiative that teaches people who can play an instrument, how to apply their musical skills and perform in a band. For the talented students performing ‘live’ with professional musicians, to an appreciative audience, at a location as idyllic as Lord Howe, is an experience that will make their lifelong musical dream a reality.

Nicky Scali from Nick Scali Furniture, and advanced guitarist in the Big Music Band Program said: “The Rockfest is such a fantastic initiative. I’m 100% behind this event and look forward to sharing my dream and performing at one of the concerts on the Island,” Mr Scali added.

The Rockfest also brings music to school children on the Island who do not have access to a music teacher. Lord Howe Island Central School students will be treated to free music tuition, as well as lessons in percussion, ukulele and singing by Big Music’s qualified music teachers. Later in the week, they will participate in the final Rockfest concert, supported by a professional band, and sing a popular song for everyone on the Island to join in and enjoy.

“The generosity of Big Music to bring their music, tuition and expertise to our school, will add enormous value and support to our student cohort who really love music. This is a positive experience for all students, and an offering beyond our capabilities. We are very grateful for this wonderful opportunity and look forward to facilitating further music programs from this experience into the future,” said Julian Mostert, Principal of Lord Howe Island Central School.

Big Music is about making musical dreams come true. It’s committed to increasing music participation in the Australian community, including sub-tropical Islands such as Lord Howe.

Big Music is the ultimate music destination. It gives everyday people the opportunity to fulfil their musical dreams and “do it for real”. Big Music brings music lovers’ dreams to life – more  www.bigmusic.com.au


 

 

Fly free to Lord Howe! Capella Lodge invites a great escape with free nights and free flights!

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Posted on 12th May 2011 by capella in Packages | Press Releases | Uncategorized

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Fly free to Lord Howe! Capella Lodge invites a great escape
with free flights and nights this season

Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, celebrated as the first luxury lodge in the world’s last paradise is excited to announce its popular free return flights to Lord Howe offer as part of its Cool Capella Deals 2011.

The Fly Free Stay 7 Pay 6 package is valid in conjunction with a seven night stay in relaxed luxury in any suite at Capella 30 July – 30 September 2011 inclusive. There’s never been a better time or reason to explore Lord Howe this cool spring season.

Lord Howe is a sub-tropical ‘treasure island’ lost in time, a short flight from Australia’s east coast.
The gentle season from end July – September offers visitors a chance to reinvigorate as the spring season approaches and witness great activity as rare sea birds arrive to nest on this island paradise, home from their adventures overseas.

With Capella as a luxe base camp, guests re-energise on treks with breathtaking views to the horizon along magnificent ridges and clifftops with hidden caves, or explore fascinating walking tracks through tranquil palm forests and beneath the mysterious canopy of ancient spreading figs.

The world’s southernmost coral reef beckons, with the chance of an unforgettable encounter with a Green Sea Turtle, to explore an abundant submarine life by snorkel or glass-bottom boat.
Guests might make an easy friend of the large kingfish who swim thrillingly amongst knees and calves in order to grab a proffered snack.

Return to Capella to enjoy fine wine and world-class cuisine in great company. 

The Fly Free Stay 7 Pay 6 Cool Capella Deal offers a sky-high saving of up to $4,300 including one bonus night’s accommodation and two return Qantaslink flights from Sydney or Brisbane.
A week’s stay at Capella from just $3,900 per person with flights booked for guests makes a Lord Howe getaway so easy!  Conditions apply as below*.

Take off to Capella Lodge this season; fly free and take it easy!

*Fly Free Conditions

  •        Offer available for new bookings only, subject to availability.
  •        Booking must be prepaid at time of reservation. This is then fully non refundable.
  •        Payment must be made by credit card and incurs a 2.5% surcharge.
  •        Return airfares are included on a single or twin share basis; free airfare offer does not apply to additional persons.
  •        Flights to Lord Howe Island are operated by QantasLink from Sydney or Brisbane (direct flights only on a Sunday).
  • Pro rata fare surcharge applies from other ports.
  •        Fly free offer is based on seat class availability; an additional surcharge may apply for travel on certain flights.

       We recommend travel insurance.

Reservations: T (61) 2 9918 4355 | E reserve@baillielodges.com.au

Media Enquiries: E media@baillielodges.com.au |W baillielodges.com.au/media.asp

Images: A selection of Capella Lodge images is free for download

Editors Notes: Baillie Lodges is a collection of intimate luxury lodges in unique wilderness destinations. Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island launched the portfolio and continues to capture guests in its magic. Southern Ocean Lodge is Australia’s first true luxury lodge offering a premium nature-based escape. Both Baillie Lodges properties are honoured as founding members of Luxury Lodges of Australia.

Cool Capella Deals 2011 | Lord Howe Luxury is on Sale Now

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Posted on 5th May 2011 by capella in Packages | Press Releases

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Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, celebrated as the first luxury lodge in the world’s last paradise is excited to announce the return of its popular Cool Capella Deals for 2011. Two great new Cool Capella deals are on sale now – there’s never been a better time or reason to explore Lord Howe this cool season.

Lord Howe is a sub-tropical ‘treasure island’ lost in time, a short flight from Australia’s east coast and a leap away from life’s everyday busyness. The island’s gentle cool season offers visitors a real sense of calm escape and rejuvenation, of quiet contemplation and the chance to explore this island paradise at leisure.

With Capella as a luxe base camp, guests take to rainforest walking tracks bordered by ancient plants and explore remote rocky coves alive with magnificent birdlife. A day might include combing white-sanded beaches for shells, or a dip in warm waters to encounter spectacular marine life in the world’s southern-most coral reef. A return to Capella offers the chance to finish that book in peace, to enjoy fine wine and cuisine, and the good company of like-minded travellers.

The ‘Lord Howe Luxe’ Stay 7 Pay 6 Cool Capella Deal offers luxurious savings including a bonus night’s accommodation, Bollinger Champagne on arrival and two $50 Capella Spa treatment vouchers. Guests enjoy a week’s accommodation until 31 October 2011 in the relaxed luxury of Capella Lodge from just $3,900 per person, or a saving up to $2,660 per couple. It’s a great way to take time out, to explore and rejuvenate.

For a quick Capella fix, the ‘Kentia Dreaming’ Stay 4 Pay 3 Cool Capella Deal is the perfect way to relax and emerge feeling refreshed and ready for anything. The Kentia Dreaming deal includes a bonus night’s accommodation, the promise of a lazy afternoon spent on one of the island’s many idyllic natural picnic settings with a Capella gourmet BBQ pack and premium wine, and one $50 Capella Spa treatment voucher. Valid until 30 September 2011, guests can recharge for as little as $1,950 per person, a saving of up to $2,650 per couple.

Solo travellers can enjoy all the bonuses of the Kentia Dreaming deal and pay only the twin share rate on the Sophisticated Solo deal. 

Reservations: T (61) 2 9918 4355 | E reserve@baillielodges.com.au

Media Enquiries: E media@baillielodges.com.au |W baillielodges.com.au/media.asp

Images: A selection of Capella Lodge images is free for download

Editors Notes: Baillie Lodges is a collection of intimate luxury lodges in unique wilderness destinations. Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island launched the portfolio and continues to capture guests in its magic. Southern Ocean Lodge is Australia’s first true luxury lodge offering a premium nature-based escape. Both Baillie Lodges properties are honoured as founding members of Luxury Lodges of Australia.