Every building on Norfolk Island has stories to tell and the Surgeons Quarters is no exception. The building was constructed in 1827 from framework shipped over from Sydney and clad with weatherboards and shingles crafted from local timbers. Look behind the quarters and you’ll see the foundations of an adjoining house, destroyed when the First Settlement was abandoned.
Today this resilient little building is the home of the Norfolk Island Lions Club, and houses a fascinating collection of photographs which bring the past chapters and stories of our island to life. The Surgeon’s Quarters is located within the Kingston UNESCO World Heritage Site where even more of Norfolk’s incredible past awaits.
Visitor Information
Operating Hours: Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
Getting Here: Located at the western edge of the Kingston UNESCO World Heritage Site adjacent to the steps for Flagstaff Hill Lookout.
Top tips
If you’re a visiting Lion why not get in touch? Our club meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month and we love meeting fellow Lions from all over the world.
Attractions at Kingston UNESCO World Heritage Site
Don’t let the gory legend of Bloody Bridge deter you; visit this historic landmark to admire the stonework and hard labour of the convicts who built it.
Visit the Commissariat to learn about Norfolk’s convict past. This historic building once held food supplies for the convicts and jailers on Norfolk Island.
Visit Kingston Pier, which was a vital entry point for Norfolk’s settlers and still welcomes supply ships and fishing boats as it has done for two centuries.
Bring your camera along to capture this solitary tree that survived the mass felling of Norfolk pines and stood sentry over the island’s turbulent history.
Turn back to Norfolk Island’s convict chapter at No. 10 Quality Row, now a museum. Learn about the home’s inhabitants as you wander through the restored interior.
Our fascinating history takes on a new dimension at the Norfolk Island Cemetery. Read the grave stones marking two centuries of life on this South Pacific island.
The Old Military Barracks have served many purposes over the years. Visit the Kingston UNESCO World Heritage Site to find out what important roles it has played.
Wander the stone ruins of Crankmill, another one of Norfolk’s sites with a dark past. Book your holiday now to discover our island’s intriguing history!
