Norfolk Island beckons with its charming mix of history, culture, welcoming hospitality and relaxing atmosphere. With 7 nights at the Paradise Hotel and daily activities including a 4WD island tour, convict settlement tour, glass bottom boat cruise and bushwalk breakfast, there is plenty to keep you busy during the day. At night join a progressive dinner, enjoy 'Wonderland by Night' and even dress as a convict for a dinner and show.
5 October 2024
21 Meals 5 Heritage Experiences 4 Eco Experiences
PRE & POST TOUR EXTENDER OPTION
2 additional days (TOTAL 10 DAY TOUR)
• Return economy class flights ex Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide to Brisbane
• 2 additional nights room only (1 night pre & 1 night post tour) at Meriton Suites Brisbane
• Return Airtrain tickets ex Brisbane Domestic Terminal to Roma Street Station
Plus $999pp Twin Share
Plus $1230 Sole Use
**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice**
Deposit of $1200pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.Australian citizens require current photographic identification for travel to Norfolk Island, with the Australian Government preferred means of documentation, being a valid Australian Passport. Non-Australian citizens are required to seek independent advice regarding passport validity and entry visa, and ensure all is correct prior to travel to Norfolk Island.Prices and dates are correct as at 1 January 2024 and are based on the exchange rates at time of publication and may be adjusted if rate fluctuations affect the price to be paid for services. Any price increase is to be paid by the guest, and at this time, if guest chooses to cancel, all monies paid/held will be forfeited.N.B. Tour subject to fuel levy price increases for all transport operators. See T&Cs for details.International terms and conditions apply to Norfolk Island tours, requiring balance of payment for this tour 100 days prior to departure and at this time 100% cancellation fees apply.Travel Insurance is compulsory and it is recommended that it be purchased at time of paying deposit.
Deposit of $1200pp required within 14 days of making booking to secure your reservation.
Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
Australian citizens require current photographic identification for travel to Norfolk Island, with the Australian Government preferred means of documentation, being a valid Australian Passport. Non-Australian citizens are required to seek independent advice regarding passport validity and entry visa, and ensure all is correct prior to travel to Norfolk Island.
Prices and dates are correct as at 1 January 2024 and are based on the exchange rates at time of publication and may be adjusted if rate fluctuations affect the price to be paid for services. Any price increase is to be paid by the guest, and at this time, if guest chooses to cancel, all monies paid/held will be forfeited.N.B.
Tour subject to fuel levy price increases for all transport operators. See T&Cs for details.International terms and conditions apply to Norfolk Island tours, requiring balance of payment for this tour 100 days prior to departure and at this time 100% cancellation fees apply.Travel Insurance is compulsory and it is recommended that it be purchased at time of paying deposit.
Depart on Qantas from Brisbane International Airport on Carbon Neutral flights to Norfolk Island Airport. Upon arrival, we will be greeted with a welcome to the historic island and transferred to our hotel, checking in to garden view rooms. Tonight we gather to enjoy a welcome dinner at the resort.
This morning we take an orientation tour of Norfolk Island, enjoying views of the beautiful scenery and hearing about the rich history and heritage of the island. Visit historic Kingston, Cascade, Longridge, Emily Bay and the Melanesian Chapel. Morning tea is served in the gardens of the historic home built by Fletcher Quintal - descendant of the Bounty mutineers. Dinner tonight is at our resort.
Today we are immersed in Norfolk Island’s cultural heritage with our Music Valley and Pitcairn Settlers Village tours. Explore the historically significant Music Valley in scenic Kingston, guided by owner Jane Rutledge. Experience her artistic talents in carving and weaving and discover the island’s rich heritage through captivating stories. Then, step back in time at the Pitcairn Settlers Village, uncovering the traditions of Bounty mutineers’ descendants. End the day with a delightful progressive dinner, sampling local produce at charming venues hosted by local residents.
Today we explore Norfolk’s breathtaking underwater world on our Glass Bottom Boat Tour, revealing the wonders of vibrant marine life and stunning coral reefs beneath us(tide dependant). Next, we’ll take you to a local beekeeper’s home, a butchers shop, and enjoy a cooking demonstration, where we’ll uncover the secrets of traditional island cooking on our Taste of Norfolk tour. Tonight, we watch the sunset from one of the majestic clifftops on Norfolk’s beautiful western coastline, as we enjoy a fish fry feast of island dishes and some local entertainment.
This morning we take a leisurely 3.5km breakfast bushwalk tour, meandering through scenic Mount Bates to Captain Cook Monument and ending at the clifftops with a delicious breakfast barbeque. After lunch, we join the Island Culture tour to learn aspects of island style home cooking, the heritage of Norfolk language and see demonstrations of island weaving and woodturning. Tonight we dine at the resort, before visiting Wonderland by Night, to walk amongst the forest of enchanting illuminated Norfolk Pines listening to bush poetry written by Bounty mutineer descendant ‘Archie Biggs’.
**Please note: Bushwalk is a Level 3 Physical Rating and is optional.
Today the group will alternate to join the Island Adventures 4WD tour. Climb aboard the 4WD bus for a pioneering adventure off the beaten tracks. A state-of-the-art Norfolk Island experience, we share authentic insights of Norfolk’s unexplored valleys, ridges, coastlines and private properties.
Enjoy this morning at leisure before we set off after lunch on a Convict Settlement tour for an in-depth tour of the historic settlement of Kingston. Visiting the cemetery, we learn the history of convict and colonial headstones and stories of the houses along Quality Row .Walk through the ruins of the New Gaol and see the Pier Store and Crank Mill. Tonight we dress in convict outfits (provided) for a ‘Night as a Convict’ and enjoy a fun-filled night of feasting, singing, dancing, laughter and convict mayhem.
After our last hearty cooked breakfast on the island, we have time for some last-minute shopping before gathering for a light lunch. We then make our way to the airport for our return Carbon Neutral flight to Brisbane. SEE YORLYE GANE!
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