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Posted: 13 May 2017

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More tourists arriving on the daily aircraft (some days there are more). The number of tourists on the island is capped at a maximum of 400. That's the end of the very short runway for the small airport to the left - when I flew there in 1974 (see my album "Flying Boat Days") the runway was incomplete and this was the last flying boat service in the world. This musical link seems to fit. Taken from a kayak. :-)

, Annemarie, Gudrun, Pam J and 8 other people have particularly liked this photo

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 Amelia
Amelia club
I love the idea that the number of tourists are capped, George. keeps everything exclusive. Perfect music for the landings.
6 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to Amelia club
Thanks, Amelia. It's also very much about minimising the environmental effects - the island is World Heritage listed.
6 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautifully composed.
Thank you for the interesting info about Lord Lowe Island.
6 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thank you, Jaap.
6 years ago.
 Dave Hilditch
Dave Hilditch
Excellent shot here, George. Looks like a great place to visit.

A Terrific Image!!
Thanks for Posting in
The Hawk's Aerie!!
6 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to Dave Hilditch
Thanks, Dave, it is indeed.
6 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
A wonderful landscape, George ! Nicely presented !
6 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to Ulrich John club
Many thanks, Ulrich.
6 years ago.
 John FitzGerald
John FitzGerald club
Kayakography! That ois one well-composed landscape. I love the line of the hills.
6 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to John FitzGerald club
Thanks, John. Kayakography has its own challenges, such as keeping the heading while taking photos in a strong crosswind. :-)
6 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
Sounds so beautiful

I always have wanted to go on a flying boat.

I know Dad went on Catalina's a couple of times.
6 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to Pam J club
It is, Pam. I guess you've seen my album on the flying boats. A story and photos re a Catalina here too - maybe I'll get to post before my Club membership runs out soon......
6 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
This must be one of the "interesting" airports in the world :-)
6 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to Gudrun club
I'd say it is Gudrun. Only about 860M, so very limited in aircraft types and even then weight limited.
6 years ago.
 just"jj"
just"jj"
Greetings!
This has me feeling quite emotional; am really enjoying reminiscing.
My partner and I spent our honeymoon there in 1963 ... as well as the flying boat our trip from Sydney to Melbourne was in what I then thought the most beautiful aircraft ... the Electra
:)
6 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to just"jj"
You'd probably find that it's generally fairly little changed since 63. The old flying boats and Electras were way more comfortable than modern aircraft.
6 years ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
So beautiful. Lord Howe is on my list to visit :-)
6 years ago.
tiabunna club has replied to Gillian Everett club
It well warrants a spot on your list, Gillian. Just be aware that you'll need to book far ahead - our booking was five months to the first available spot!
6 years ago.

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