Norfolk Island

Ghostly Encounters

On first impression, Norfolk Island appears to be a wildly picturesque, remote island but it is also one of the most haunted places in Australia. During the 1800's the i

Norfolk's Cultural Uniqueness

You may be familiar with the story of the Mutiny on the Bounty from watching Marlon Brando portray Fletcher Christian in a Hollywood movie, but do you know t

A Holiday Haven in Uncertain Times

I've got to come clean before I go any further. A few weeks ago I knew almost nothing about Norfolk Island. I was aware it was out in the ocean 'somewhere' east of Austra

How to spend 60 hours on Norfolk Island

You only have a couple of days spare… and you want to take a break. Well, Norfolk Island is the perfect place to do it! But how should you spend 60 hours on Norfolk Islan

Plan Your Holiday Around a Festival

A visitor here for the annual Food Festival was asked "what was the reason you chose to visit Norfolk Island?" Their answer was "For a long time I had wanted

Hunt and Gather the Island way.

As I drive along Mission Road on Norfolk Island I am spoilt for choice of eggs, feijoas, limes, pesto or chutney, straight from the farm, located in the hone

The whole Island is a Wellness Retreat

We've all heard the many wellness holiday slogans: disconnect to reconnect, time to treat yourself, life is all about balance, relax, revive, renew etc! Norfol

10 Free Things To Do On Norfolk Island

Let's be honest, when you think of planning a holiday you think money, money, and money. Airfares, accommodation, hire car - just to get started. Then once you arrive at

Bounty Day… From a Visitor’s Perspective

A day that is precious to Norfolk Islander's hearts is Anniversary Day, otherwise known as Bounty Day. Each year on the 8th of June a celebration takes place in remembra

What Norfolk Island Doesn't Have

Now is a wonderful time to reflect what is important to us and why. With this extra time, you can truly connect with family and friends via many different communication

Adrenalin Adventures

Searching for something a bit more exhilarating than a round of mini-golf (which we still recommend) then here's a few things you might want to check out on Norfolk Isla

Foundation Day... Back where it all began

World politics, forks in the road, happenstance, coincidence. Call it what you will, but the arrival of colonial settlers on Norfolk Island was the fortunate outcome – f

Underwater Activities

Norfolk Island, being is surrounded by the ever so inviting South Pacific Ocean. Well known for its fishing and surf breaks, there are also some world class underw

Gallery Gallop

Norfolk Island's Gallery TrailThere's something in the Norfolk Island air that brings out the inner creative. It soaks through the pores in your skin. Maybe it's the way

Tracks and Trails

Norfolk Island is often placed in the 'small' category – so it may come as a surprise that there are so many tracks and trails to

An extraordinary day in the life of a field scientist

The mid-morning sun was shining on the northern side of Norfolk Island National Park, throwing speckled light across my face. I was sitting amongst thickets of African O

Doing things differently – Thaenksgiwen Dieh

Who in the world celebrates what is normally a late-summer Harvest Home in the springtime, calls it Thanksgiving, and doesn't traditionally serve turkey at the feast?Nor

10 Spots to Capture Instagram Moments

Norfolk Island is a hidden gem in the middle of the Pacific. The perfect place to relax, unwind, and capture some unique Instagram moments.

Discover Norfolk Marine Park

Norfolk Island's rich and fascinating history, culture and unique environment have long been known. In 2012 the waters around the island were also recognised with the est

More than one way to fish at Norfolk Island

The most common style of fishing at Norfolk Island would have to be deep sea fishing. This is the tried and tested method of driving out to a patch of reef, dropping down