Norfolk Island Attractions

Top Things to Do in Norfolk Island, Australia

Things to Do in Norfolk Island


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Top Attractions in Norfolk Island

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  • Larso1
    Coffs Harbour, Australia315 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We swam at Emily Bay every day we were in Norfolk Island. The water is so clear you can see the sand grains even when standing in neck-deep water and the water temp was perfect for swimming. Snorkeling was OK, not great, but OK. The coral (like many places now) is quite badly bleached, although there were some colourful formations. The fish life was good though, plenty of colourful, tropical fish to see. Plenty of toilet and change-room facilities, along with picnic tables and BBQ's to select from, never crowded at all.
    Written 13 March 2024
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  • Larso1
    Coffs Harbour, Australia315 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A visit to Norfolk Island should include the Cyclorama at Hilli's Cafe and Guava Gallery. The details and depiction of the history of settlement at Norfolk after the mutiny on the Bounty is incredible and the 360 degree panoramic painting and props took 2 local artists 2 years to complete. Make sure you see it when you go. Hilli's cafe also provide a great Devonshire tea and the art & crafts at Gallery Guava is worth stopping for, if you want to obtain some local crafts and souvenir items. Sadly, you can't take photos in the Cyclorama, but the memories will stay with you.
    Written 12 March 2024
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  • Janette D
    Sydney, Australia3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful quiet Island,loved the history of the penal settlement often told by ancestors off the Bounty.The natural beauty of the coastline,the pines and unbleached coral and clear water.A chilled place to go but lots of national park to walk in if you want a more active vacation.Lovely boutique shops as well.
    Written 27 October 2023
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  • Retento
    Sydney, Australia36 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A walk through this stunningly located cemetery is a fantastic history lesson. You'll come across many familiar surnames associated with the Bounty. Local celebrity Colleen McCulloch is also resting here. The graves tell the tales of local disasters, personal tragedies and war dead. It is a must-visit.
    Written 4 March 2024
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  • Linda C
    18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    360 degree view of this beautiful island. Well worth a visit. It can be very windy so be prepared to be blown away
    Written 9 July 2023
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  • Darren S
    Bright, Australia2,526 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This should be high on your list for great views or a lovely walk.
    We walked the Bridle track to the lookout, which was just over 5kms .
    The road to Captain Cooks's lookout was closed, but if fit and able, the walk is well worth it.
    A few side tracks to take you to different vantage points of interest..
    A few steep sections along the way but sheltered from the sun and does get quite muddy after recent rains.
    Written 4 June 2023
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  • Karen C
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Norfolk Island has so much history, and walking the ground that so many had walked before , gives one a much deeper understanding of life struggles for so many of that time and helps us count our blessings for our luxuries of today. The experience was very humbling, and a must to see.
    Written 16 September 2023
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  • Gene R J
    Silver Spring, MD9,113 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Visitor Center’s museum was open at 8AM exhibiting historical information, birdlife, Phillip Island’s giant centipede, and detailing the 2 species of tall tree ferns.
    We then took the descending boardwalk to see the groves of 66’ Norfolk tree fern and the Rough tree fern amid the jungle of tall vine covered trees included in the 1986 Norfolk National Park. We drove up to its 1,044’ Mount Pitt for the 360 degree of the island.

    Written 4 October 2023
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  • Larso1
    Coffs Harbour, Australia315 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the reasons we visited Norfolk Island was to learn more about the history of the island, from the time of first settlement, Mutiny on the Bounty, penal colony etc. The local museums certainly provide a great insight into all of those. We saw the recovered relics from HMS Sirius, which was wrecked on the reef at Slaughter Bay, Kingston, about 90m offshore on 19th March 1790.
    Divers in the 1980's recovered the 3 anchors, lead ballast, carronades and cannon balls, musket balls, copper nails, bottles, sextant etc, all on display. As well as the HMS Sirius Museum, visitors should ensure they also go through the Pier Store Museum, REO (former Royal Engineers Office), the Commissariat Store and No. 10 Quality Row. Anyone looking to discover more about their ancestors, can get assistance at the Research Centre at No. 9 Quality Row.
    Written 13 March 2024
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  • carolyn
    Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a must for anyone of any age coming to Norfolk. Dale the owner is just brilliant the way he has curated the museum but also his general knowledge of all things Norfolk and his very very friendly approach. I learnt heaps and could go back many times
    Written 10 November 2023
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  • I&M
    Cairns, Australia12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The young man who was our guide has a long name and is a descendant of the original Pitcairn Island inhabitants. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his family legacies and the general history of Pitcairn and Norfolk Islands. We were shown around the property in the original A-model Ford 1928, which was used as the island’s first tour bus, to see local produce, the original house, the gardens, local artifacts, whaling, military history and a lot more. The final stop was a video which was a quick overview of the resettlement of the Pitcairners to Norfolk Island followed by afternoon tea. The experience was well worth the price of the tour. I highly recommend it to those interested in the settlement history of Norfolk Island.
    Written 10 February 2024
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  • Andrew S
    Maitland, Australia209 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The views and scenery were amazing and the walk down the zig zag track was exhilarating. Just park your car at the lookout/picnic area and the track is on the right following a little gully.
    Written 25 March 2023
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