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Come an join us on this escorted Norfolk Island Tour. There will be time to relax and time to experience the Island with some wonderful tours like “Discover our World”, “Trial of 15”, “Commandants’ Dinner”, and “Colleen McCullough’s Home Tour”, just to name a few. You’ll experience a walk through diverse habitats from rainforest to clifftops, between enormous pines and white-woods and surrounded by seabirds, then relaxing and tasting Norfolk with a cooking demonstration, the traditional Island way.
Contact us for more information on the Norfolk Island Tour.
On arrival on Norfolk Island, we will be met and transferred to your hotel for 7 nights’ accommodation. Your afternoon is at leisure to relax and settle into your accommodation.
Option 1 – Hideaway Resort– SOLD OUT
If you are looking for Accommodation On Norfolk Island that is a little different from the rest – Look no further than Hideaway Retreat. Situated just north of Burnt Pine, we are minutes away from the beautiful Norfolk Island National Park while still being within handy location to the town. This perfect mix of seclusion in nature and accessibility gives you the best of both worlds without any compromises.- Option 2 – Cumberland Resort
This boutique, self-contained 4-star resort, set in tropical gardens, is located just a short three-minute stroll to the shops, cafes, and restaurants, and minutes to the beach & golf. Relax in the heated swim spa pool (36oC) or indulge in a spa treatment or sauna at the onsite day spa.
Day 2: 23 October 2021
You will be collected from your hotel and depart on today’s touring itinerary:
Discover Our World – is an informative tour to Discover Norfolk Island to introduce you to the beauty and diversity of our Island paradise. Tour the Island with informative local guides to set the scene for your stay.
1856 The Untold Story
(Norfolk’s new Light & Sound Show)
On 8 June 1856 a total of 194 people, descendants from the Bounty, arrived on Norfolk Island from Pitcairn Island aboard the Morayshire. This consisted of 40 men, 47 women, 54 boys, and 53 girls. They arrived in cold, wet blustery conditions. Few had ever been to sea before, they were seasick, homesick and heartsick. The journey of 6,000 km/ 3,700 miles took five weeks. They arrived to a recently abandoned penal settlement set aside for the ‘worst of the worst’ it was full of ghosts and memories. It was a large and frightening testimony of man’s inhumanity to man. The 1856 untold story will follow their journey in the World Heritage Listed Kingston area. Baunti Escapes will bring the past to life with an audio aboard their coach, recounting stories of the families, where they lived and how they adapted to their new life on Norfolk Island. This 1-hour tour is very evocative.
Day 3: 24 October 2021
Free day to relax or explore.
Day 4: 25 October 2021
Free day to relax or explore.
Day 5: 26 October 2021
Free day to relax or explore.
Progressive Dinner – The three course Progressive Dinner is the perfect way to get a taste of the real Norfolk lifestyle. Baunti’s Progressive Dinner takes you to lovely Island homes.
All you must do is relax and enjoy the home-cooked food, bursting with the goodness of fresh island produce, chat with your fellow diners and soak up the stories of your island hosts as they share their passion for their little island paradise.
Day 6: 27 October 2021
You will be collected from your hotel and depart on today’s touring itinerary:
Colleen McCullogh Home Tour – Colleen McCullough, world-renowned author of 24 books called Norfolk Island home for almost 36 years. She and husband, Norfolk Islander, Ric Robinson, created a luxurious hideaway and maintained their privacy to ensure that Colleen had the perfect environment for her writing. Some of her most powerful titles were created in this much-loved sanctuary.
Her beloved property “Out Yenna” is now open. Be escorted through her magnificent home and view Ric and Colleen’s priceless collection of artefacts gathered on their travels all over the world. This is a glimpse into the life of a modern-day literary icon. If you have read her amazing books, you will love the experience of sharing the world of Colleen McCullough, author of “Tim”, “The Thornbirds” and “Morgan’s Run”.
Commandants’ Dinner
This factual yet fun dinner theatre is Norfolk Island’s newest interactive show and a great way to learn about Norfolk’s history. The cast of actors will take you on an entertaining journey back in time. You will be enthralled by the Commandants’ stories about the notorious Convict Settlements on Norfolk Island and how the convicts were treated by sadists and reformers alike.
Listen to a chilling recall of one of the infamous rebellions. Marvel at how the Commandants and their families adapted to life in a Norfolk Island penal colony, recreating a little piece of England in the Pacific. Explore their great challenges, impressive successes and shameful secrets.
Our venue has created a special three-course dinner menu of traditional English fare to compliment the theatrical setting. Hearty, wholesome, British tucker fit for a Commandant and his good lady wife – fortunately prepared by free men in a modern kitchen not a poor convict over a wood stove!
The Commandants’ Dinner is a night of great entertainment, delectable food and loads of fun.
Day 7: 28 October 2021
You will be collected from your hotel and depart on today’s touring itinerary:
Breakfast Bushwalk – Your walk will take you through diverse habitats from rainforest to clifftops, between enormous pines and white-woods and surrounded by seabirds. While the topography is hilly, the pace is relaxed and our guides cater to a range of fitness levels. Your efforts will be richly rewarded by a delicious barbeque breakfast with all the trimmings, which awaits. Learn about our flora and fauna and see some of our 40 endemic species of plants and birds. For those that just want to join us for breakfast come along! We will relax and meet up with the others for breakfast. Three walk/non-walk options available to suit all fitness levels!
Island Fish Feast – You will have an eagle-eyed view of the tiny crescent-shaped beach and the magnificent spread of ocean stretching to the far horizon.
The beautifully set tables will delight you – it’s the most glamorous picnic you will ever attend! Scrumptiously fresh, local fish is prepared the local way and accompanied with a range of seasonal island dishes including those passed down from our Polynesian fore-mothers. This extends even to dessert. Our feast kicks off with entertainment, by a local singer and Tahitian-style dancers. The venue is subject to change if the weather becomes inclement
Day 8: 29 October 2021
Morning at leisure before transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
| Norfolk Island Tour | Price per person Twin Share (Land Only) | Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Resort – 1 x bedroom spa cottage | from $1,495 | $1,050 |
| Cumberland Resort – 2 x bedroom spa cottage | from $1,775 | $1,335 |
Minimum 10 Guests
Maximum 12 Guests
Includes:
- 7 night accommodation at either Hideaway Resort or Cumberland Resort
- Return airport transfers
- 3 special event dinners
- 4 guided tours as per itinerary
- 1 x breakfast
Exclusions:
- Flights from Australia mainland
- Meals not indicated
- Beverages
- Additional Touring options
Note: Breakfast available – $28 per person, per day.
Note: Flights available to purchase, ex Sydney from $865 plus tax $222 (Air New Zealand)
Optional Tours:
- Convict Kingston Tour – $49
Learn about World Heritage Listed Kingston. Hear about our first settlers, the Polynesians who came 900 years ago, learn about our First and second settlements and the facts and legends associated with each. Learn how Norfolk became home to the descendants of the infamous Bounty mutiny. Walk through the historic cemetery. - Lantern Lit Ghost Tour – $47 per person
Something is out there! As the night sets in and the long shadows fall, come and take a lantern-lit ride to the other side. Step through the veil into the worst of all possible worlds. Explore the crooked cobbled nether – world of Norfolk’s dark and troubled past as we visit real haunted sites. Hear real ghost stories, which have for generations lain forgotten and abandoned until now. Double dare you to follow me! - Glass Bottom Boat Trip – $65 per person
Christian’s Glass Bottom boat will take you on a cruise within the lagoon of Emily and Slaughter Bays. Norfolk Island has the second southernmost coral reef in the world and attracts a diversity of marine life. You will view a wide variety of species of colourful fish and beautiful coral as you cruise the crystal-clear pristine waters of the lagoon.
