I had the privilege of a half day bird tour with Ian on my last day on beautiful Lord Howe Island. It was a perfect end to a week of wonderful bush walks, snorkelling and swimming. Ian’s knowledge and passion for the natural beauty of the island is outstanding. Thanks so much for sharing so much in a few hours!
Thankyou for making our trip to Lord Howe Island one we will never forget. Everything was perfect. Your wealth of knowledge is extraordinary and you shared it in a way that made the flora and fauna come alive for each one of us. We were so privileged to have been able to share a week with you as our leader.”
Thankyou for a wonderful week being educated about the flora, fauna and geology of Lord Howe Island. We learnt a lot about island conservation and congratulate you and your comrades on the incredible work you’ve done.
Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge about this paradise. This has truly been ta trip of a lifetime. See you again next time.
Thankyou for your wonderful talks and walks. It has been a privilege to learn about the very special environment of Lord Howe Island. It has been a happy holiday with appreciation form all of us.
Ian it was a pleasure to meet you and to learn of LHI from you. Truly a naturalist in the fine tradition of that craft…. and now a rare talent. Thank you for imparting all of that knowledge so generously and feely.
A pleasure to be part of your group again – great itinerary with every day a new adventure. Looking forward to next time.
Because of your incredible knowledge of and passionate love for the flora and fauna of Lord Howe Island people such as myself have a deepened awareness of the beauty, wonder and diversity and fragility of this amazing island. I also wish to communicate my appreciation for your multi faceted contributions to the island: your photography, books, scientific papers, fieldwork and conservation efforts over 25 years.
Thank you for an unbelievable seven days on the island. I have seen many places around the world: Lord Howe stands out as something really special. Your daily tours with hands on explanations revealed a new world to me.
It’s been a fabulous introduction not just to the birds but the whole nature of Lord Howe Island. Thanks so much for the entertaining, informative and fun week.
A great week Ian, thank you, the bush, the sea came alive.
Your knowledge about Lord Howe Island is exceptional and so interesting. We felt as though we were in the centre of creation.
Barry and I would like to thank you for giving us a wonderful introduction to Lord Howe Island during the weeding trip. We really enjoyed all the activities that you organised and have come away with a much greater understanding of bush regeneration and environmental conservation.
My Mum and I would like to thank you for the amazing week we spent at Lord Howe Island. Your fantastic knowledge and expertise gave our experience another dimension. We learned so much. We certainly got an idea of Lord Howe Island beyond the tourist industry. we had the absolutely BEST time, thanks again.
We thought Lord Howe Island very beautiful and felt privileged to be exposed to so much of your knowledge.
Ian’s consideration and organisation made the experience on the island extremely enjoyable.
Ian, I would like to express my sincere thanks to you for making my recent trip to Lord Howe Island a really great experience. Your willingness to share your knowledge about all things to do with LHI was greatly appreciated and it certainly allowed me to gain a greater appreciation of the natural beauty and wonderful diversity of flora and fauna.
Ian, many thanks for a very informative, friendly, low key week. Looking forward to a repeat performance.
To Ian, with many thanks for all the effort you have put into making this a fantastic and most memorable week on Lord Howe Island.
Just a brief note to thank you for everything you did to ensure the success of our Lord Howe tour. I am certainly not alone in that judgement, as comments from others in the group indicate that your vast knowledge, genial company and expert leadership qualities were very much appreciated.
On behalf of Sir Rupert Myers and the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney I would like to formally thank you for being such a knowledgeable guide on the recent Lord Howe Island trip.
Ian’s unique, encyclopaedic knowledge added an additional dimension to our understanding and enjoyment of this trip. We will certainly be recommending Ian as a tour guide for our friends.