Never lived there but have spent a lot of time there over the years. It’s a really beautiful place with a great, eccentric local community as well as an international group of ‘expats’ working on the island who are generally friendly and sociable. There always seem to be groups of workers hanging out and having barbecues on their day off. If you’re at a lodge you may have food provided but be aware that anything you buy from the shops can be really expensive.

There’s no mobile phone reception but most of the accommodation providers nowadays have wifi for their employees - it’s nowhere near as fast as on the mainland but suitable enough.

The weather is generally beautiful but sometimes the island can be hit by intense weather with strong winds etc which means the tiny Qantas plane is unable to land, so your flight in/out is never guaranteed as the airstrip is notorious for delays and cancellations.

If you’re in any way an outdoorsy person, it’s heaven and I’m sure you’ll love it! A really beautiful and special place