Accommodation at Arajilla Retreat
Kentia and Banyan Suites - In the midst of Kentia Palms and surrounded by Banyan Trees, ten newly built one bedroom suites have separate living, decks, ceiling fans and well equipped kitchenettes.

Kentia Suites - One bedroom suites with separate living, private decks, ceiling fans and well equipped kitchenettes with microwave and twin hotplates. Complimentary Inclusions: full breakfast and a light lunch daily, bathrobes, beach towels, beach chairs, snorkelling gear, light fishing gear, backpacks, gas barbeques, television and VCR, telephone system, CD player with clock radio, laundry complete with ironing facilities and hair dryers.

Banyan Suites - The Banyan suites have been recently upgraded to include a separate Mezzanine bedroom. This new arrangement gives guests a larger living area and even greater privacy. These suites also include private decks, ceiling fans and kitchenettes. The bathrooms are equipped with baths. Complimentary Inclusions: full breakfast and a light lunch daily, bathrobes, beach towels, beach chairs, snorkelling gear, light fishing gear, backpacks, gas barbeques, television and VCR, telephone system, CD player with clock radio, laundry complete with ironing facilities and hair dryers.

Arajilla Suites - These two new spacious suites beneath the Banyan trees feature luxury and thoughtful design. Each suite has two bedrooms – one with king-sized bed (or two singles), ensuite and full bath; the other with king-sized bed (or two singles) and its own ensuite bathroom. Ventilation is assured with ceiling fans and louvre windows; refreshing sea breezes, large outdoor decks and comfy chairs offer relaxation, serenity and privacy amongst the forest. Within each suite there is a separate lounge and dining area with high quality sofa and armchairs, plus kitchenette and fully stocked bar fridge. The Arajilla Suites are the perfect hideaway for a family of four or two couples travelling together.

Complimentary Inclusions

• Full breakfast daily • Light lunch daily • Three Course Dinner daily • Selected pre-dinner drinks • Bathrobes • Beach towels • Beach chairs • Snorkelling gear (fins, mask and snorkel) • Light fishing gear

• Backpacks • Gas barbeques • Television and VCR • PABX telephone system • CD Player with Clock Radio • Laundry complete with ironing facilities • Hair dryers • Mountain bikes are for hire • Return airport transfers

Dining at Arajilla Arajilla's restaurant is open for a full daily breakfast from 8.30 am to 10.00 am and light lunch from midday until 2.00 pm (guests only). The restaurant is open for dinner from 6.30 pm daily. The Arajilla menu is changed frequently. The cuisine is typically contemporary Australian, drawing on all the influences of Asian and European cuisines. Guests may choose to have an early breakfast in their room if embarking on an early mountain climb or scrumptious picnic lunches.

Activities There is an amazing array of activities on Lord Howe Island, out of which you are free to do as much, or as little as you want. Arajilla staff will help you organize your daily activities if you so wish: • Swimming and snorkelling • Surfing • Light fishing on the Lagoon • Big time sport fishing • Hand feeding the multitude of fish that call the island home • Bird watching a great variety of exquisite island seabirds • Golf on a 9 hole Ocean View course • Bike Riding • Mountain Climbing • Bush Walking • Glass Bottom Boat Trips • Round Island Cruises • North Bay Tours and picnics • Lawn Bowls • Visits to the island Museum • Yoga classes in the Yurt at Arajilla Retreat • Bus tours Just offshore, there is a coral reef which encloses a tranquil, turquoise lagoon some six kilometres long. Snorkelling and scuba diving around Lord Howe is akin to being in a tropical fish tank, which you are really.

You will be swimming shoulder to fin with more species of fish than you can possibly count (There are more than 490). Even the species of coral number over 90 give or take an anemone or two.

Lord Howe Island has one of the most fascinating and pristine marine environments in Australia. At the crossroads of warm currents from the north and cooler currents from the south the Island has a mix of both tropical and temperate marine life. The warm currents from the north pass over the Great Barrier Reef and sweep larvae of corals south to Lord Howe Island, to form the most southerly coral reef in the Pacific. Other tropical creatures make the reef home; over 500 fish species have been recorded here, with tropical species conspicuous, along with schools of cooler water pelagics. The reef is also home to hundreds of invertebrate animals - starfish, urchins, crabs, snails, worms and slugs.

Relaxing Massage and Yoga at Arajilla

Massage - Arajilla's resident masseuse, offers a variety of treatments and also teaches Yoga at the Yurt. If you have a condition that requires special attention, private one-on-one Yoga sessions are available. Yoga - Arajilla also offers a Yurt dedicated to Yoga. The Yurt creates a special atmosphere based on a dwelling that's used by the nomadic Mongolians. This yoga haven is hidden in a circle of ancient Banyan trees and Kentia palms. Embark on a journey of self-discovery and rejuvenation in a healing and nurturing environment surrounded by the mystical beauty of Lord Howe Island. You'll be encouraged to take time out for yourself to enjoy the other special pleasures that this secluded island paradise has to offer.

Arajilla RetreatLocation
Old Settlement Beach, Lord Howe Island, New South Wales

Lord Howe Island is a special place - a serene oasis in the sparkling blue waters of the South Pacific. Situated 550km off the coast of New South Wales (about a two hour flight from Sydney), this jewel-like Pacific community is less than two hours from Sydney by air, but another world away in terms of spectacular and scenic beauty.

After alighting from your aircraft on the southern end of the island, you will make the picturesque trip to the well-sheltered northern end, where Arajilla nestles on the sparkling waters of Old Settlement Beach. Once there, take in the tranquil lagoon setting with its rustic jetty and marvel at the spectacle of the famous landmark volcanoes on the wild southern tip. Kick off your shoes, wiggle your toes and breathe out......At this point, your stay at Arajilla Retrat begins in earnest.