Bumboras – or Bumby as us Norfolk Islanders know it – is a small and secluded beach with waters so clear you can see right to the bottom.

It’s much-loved by locals, but not necessarily easy to get to; the steep unpaved access road can be impassable after rain. Of course, being off the beaten track has its draws, especially if you like peace and quiet. From the parking area, a boardwalk leads over the creek and down to the bay.

Locals come here to surf the reef break, but there are plenty of other ways to while away the time. The beach is rocky and there are lots of tidepools where you can watch for scuttling sea creatures and forage for periwinkles. Depending on the tide, some of the rockpools may be big enough to swim in.