Historic Norfolk Island
- Australia, Norfolk Island
- Norfolk Island • Sep 2024 - Mar 2025
- 8 Day Itinerary
- From $4,195 (AUD)
- 24
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Norfolk Island • Sep 2024 - Mar 2025
Norfolk Island will fascinate with its rich history, beautiful environment and friendly locals who are always ready for a yarn or two about their beloved home. You’ll be charmed and enchanted during your time on this pretty ocean outcrop.
From the World Heritage-listed Kingston, with its fascinating convict history and even the odd ghost story; to the hospitality and delicious fare from Bounty descendants, there’s plenty to delight on this South Pacific Paradise.
Discover the natural wonder of Emily Bay or admire First Fleet artefacts in the maritime museum. Learn about the curious mix of English and Tahitian that combines to form the utterly unique Norfolk language and venture into the homes of three Islanders for a thoroughly entertaining progressive dinner.
Journey On tour notes
We love this tour because it is so comprehensive. You will see the best of Norfolk Island during your 8 day stay. This tour is always highly rated by our past passengers.
Tour Highlights
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Learn about the unique language of Norfolk Island, a fascinating mix of English and Tahitian, created by the Bounty mutineers and their Tahitian wives
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Enjoy a guided tour of the maritime museum introducing artefacts from the HMAS Sirius, flagship of the First Fleet which sank off Norfolk Island
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Enjoy an early morning walk through the rainforest at Palm Glen and learn about the local wildlife as you walk beneath a canopy of Norfolk Island palms, followed by breakfast overlooking the beach
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Discover the life of world-renowned author Colleen McCullough during a visit to her home, as part of an exclusive guided tour of the author’s magnificent property
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Choose between a glass bottom boat cruise or a visit to Two Chimneys Vineyard
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8 Day Itinerary
Watawieh and welcome to Norfolk Island. Settle into your resort, your home for the next seven nights, and meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers over a welcome dinner.
Please book your flight to arrive into Norfolk Island prior to 05:00 PM.
Meals Included: Dinner
Norfolk Island has a colourful history spanning more than 600 years. The earliest settlers were believed to be East Polynesian seafarers who arrived around the 14th or 15th century, stayed for a few generations, and then left. Captain Cook was the first European to encounter Norfolk Island in 1774 and described the island as paradise. Start your day with a visit to the historic Chapel of St. Barnabus before browsing the local markets. Discover the history, charm, and key landmarks of the island, visit picturesque Emily Bay. The first prison colony was established on the island in 1788 and lasted until 1814. The island was abandoned until 1825 when an even harsher convict era began, which lasted until 1855.
This afternoon, visit Kingston, the World Heritage-listed convict settlement and hear stories from this time. Walk amongst the convict gaol ruins and learn about the historic and current uses of the pier buildings. A guided tour of the maritime museum introduces artefacts from the HMAS Sirius, flagship of the First Fleet which sank off Norfolk Island.
Learn about the unique language of Norfolk Island, a fascinating mix of English and Tahitian, created by the Bounty mutineers and their Tahitian wives.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Learn about the history of the Polynesian and Pitcairn settlers, their traditional practices and culture. Enjoy a taste of locally sourced produce and stroll throughout the property visiting the ruin from the first convict settlement.
Experience the friendly hospitality of the local community with a progressive dinner. Three different families will welcome you into their homes for each different course. The Islanders will share stories of what life is really like in paradise.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today’s choices include a glass bottom boat cruise or a visit to Two Chimneys Vineyard. Self-drive yourself around this island paradise or meet the local bee-keeper as part of the Taste of Norfolk tour or enjoy a 4WD safari. Alternatively take part in a farm and industry tour, a guided tour on an ebike or a pass to visit all four museums in Kingston. Learn about 1856, when the descendants from the Bounty arrived in Norfolk.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy an early morning walk through the rainforest at Palm Glen and learn about the local wildlife as you walk beneath a canopy of Norfolk Island palms, followed by breakfast overlooking the beach. This afternoon visit the lavender farm. This evening, watch the ‘Trial of Fifteen’, a lively re-enactment of the history of Norfolk Island. Take part in a traditional dinner at Number 9 Quality Row before hearing some of the ghost stories that add to the mystery of this island.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Discover the life of world-renowned author Colleen McCullough during a visit to her home, as part of an exclusive guided tour of the author’s magnificent property. View some of the priceless art collections from around the world. Experience high tea on the lawns at Forrester’s Court. Enjoy a selection of savoury and sweet delicacies while taking in the vista from this cliff side location. Finish the afternoon with a tasting of locally distilled liqueurs.
Sunset Drinks: Relax over an evening drink at Puppy’s Point while capturing stunning views of the sunset.
Dinner tonight is set on a clifftop overlooking the ocean, feasting on fresh island produce. Afterwards, be entertained by the dancers’ rhythm against the backdrop of the setting sun.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today’s choices include a glass bottom boat cruise or a visit to Two Chimneys Vineyard. Self-drive yourself around this island paradise. Meet the local bee-keeper as part of the Taste of Norfolk tour or enjoy a 4WD safari. Alternatively, enjoy nine holes of golf, a guided tour on an e-bike, a farm and industry tour or a pass to visit all four museums in Kingston.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to the airport.
Meals Included: Breakfast
The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such the tour operator cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above.
Tour Inclusions
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Full escorted small group land journey
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Includes all sightseeing and attractions
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14 meals – 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners (no lunches)
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Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides
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Return airport transfers
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All tipping and gratuities
Tour Dates & Prices
Departure Date | Return Date | Price Per Person From | |
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26/10/2024 | 02/11/2024 | $4,195 per person twin share | |
16/11/2024 | 23/11/2024 | $4,195 per person twin share | |
11/01/2025 | 08/01/2025 | $4,195 per person twin share | |
01/02/2025 | 08/02/2025 | $4,195 per person twin share | |
01/03/2025 | 08/03/2025 | $4,195 per person twin share | |
15/03/2025 | 22/03/2025 | $4,195 per person twin share |
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