Staying at Hunter Bay House
Hunter Bay House accommodates up to eight guests, with rates available for groups of four to eight.
The four bedrooms can each be configured with either a king bed or two king singles, providing flexibility for families and groups.
A minimum stay of five nights applies to all bookings.
Yes. All rates include GST and are quoted in Australian dollars.
Yes. Hunter Bay House has been designed with families in mind. A cot, highchair and pram are available, and the Transit Room provides an additional living area throughout your stay.
Hunter Bay House includes accessible bathroom facilities within both the main house and the separate Transit Room.
If you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact us before booking so we can discuss your needs and whether the property is suitable.
The Hunter Bay House Experience
Yes. Access to our 7.5 metre vessel, MV Chamaeleon, is part of the Hunter Bay House experience.
All boating activities are subject to weather, operational and safety conditions and the skipper’s discretion.
Depending on conditions, your time on the water may include fishing, snorkelling, scenic cruising or simply experiencing Lord Howe Island from the water.
MV Chamaeleon is licensed to carry up to six passengers outside the lagoon.
For fishing trips, we recommend a maximum of four guests for additional space and comfort.
Within the lagoon, MV Chamaeleon can accommodate up to 10 passengers.
Safety always comes first. If conditions are unsuitable, MV Chamaeleon will not operate.
There are plenty of other ways to enjoy Lord Howe Island, and we’ll happily help with alternative ideas and recommendations.
Yes. Bicycles are available for guests to explore Lord Howe Island at their own pace.
Yes. Snorkelling equipment, paddleboards and kayaks are available for guests.
Yes. Beach cabanas, chairs, eskies and picnic mats are provided.
We can also arrange to have your picnic essentials delivered to your chosen destination.
Food & Inclusions
Your pantry and fridge will be stocked with a generous selection of breakfast provisions, lunch and dinner essentials, snacks, a barbecue meat pack and a selection of beer and wine.
Before your stay, we’ll send you our Pre-Arrival Guest Preference Form so you can advise us of dietary requirements, allergies and preferences.
Yes. Guests receive a $75 dining voucher per person, per day, redeemable at participating Lord Howe Island restaurants and cafés.
Yes. Local transport around Lord Howe Island is included as part of your stay.
Yes. Hunter Bay House provides complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi.
There is no mobile phone reception on Lord Howe Island.
Yes. Hunter Bay House is completely non-smoking, including all indoor and outdoor areas.
Planning Your Stay
Absolutely. Local knowledge is part of the Hunter Bay House experience.
We’re happy to recommend walking tracks, snorkelling locations, beaches, restaurants, fishing, glass-bottom boat trips, picnic spots and places to watch the sunset.
Travel to Lord Howe Island can occasionally be disrupted by weather.
Our standard booking and cancellation conditions apply, which is why we strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering flight disruption and accommodation costs.
If your booking falls within the 60-day cancellation period, please contact us to discuss transferring your booking to alternative available dates.
Yes. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking due to Lord Howe Island’s remote location and the possibility of weather-related travel disruption.
Depending on your circumstances, appropriate cover may include flight delays and cancellations, accommodation cancellation costs, medical expenses and evacuation, lost or delayed luggage and other unexpected travel changes.
Bookings & Cancellations
Contact us with your preferred travel dates, number of guests and any questions you may have.
We’ll confirm availability, provide the booking details and guide you through the next steps.
If you’re travelling with children, have accessibility requirements, are planning a special celebration or have any other requests, please let us know when enquiring so we can help make your stay as seamless as possible.
Once your booking is confirmed, we’ll send you our Pre-Arrival Guest Preference Form.
This allows us to learn more about your group, preferences and any special requirements so we can begin preparing and personalising your Hunter Bay House experience before you arrive.
A deposit equivalent to one night’s accommodation is required to confirm your reservation. The deposit is non-refundable.
The remaining balance is due 60 days before arrival.
Bookings made within 60 days of arrival require full payment at the time of booking.
For cancellations made more than 60 days before arrival, the one-night deposit is non-refundable. Any additional payments made above the deposit will be refunded.
For cancellations within 60 days of arrival, all payments are non-refundable.
If you need to cancel within 60 days of arrival, the value of your booking may be transferred to alternative available dates, subject to availability and any difference in the applicable accommodation rate.
Any date changes must be arranged directly with Hunter Bay House.
Booking and cancellation terms remain subject to guests’ rights under Australian Consumer Law.