PITCAIRN ISLANDS TOURISM CONFIRMS 2015 AND 2016 SAILINGS

Pitcairn Island

Pitcairn Islands Tourism has confirmed dates for their passenger shipping services to Pitcairn Island through to 2016.

The new shipping services were announced at the Pitcairn Islands Tourism launch in Sydney yesterday.

Making the announcement at the launch of Pitcairn Island as an emerging tourism destination for Australians, Richard Hankin, of Tropics Marketing who represent Pitcairn Islands Tourism in Australia, said “The shipping service connecting Pitcairn to the outside world through French Polynesia is pivotal to the continued development of tourism to the island group”

Services are provided by Stoney Creek Shipping of New Zealand, who own the 486-tonne cargo-passenger vessel, MV Claymore II. The quarterly service operates at least 8 round-trips per annum between Mangareva in French Polynesia and Pitcairn Island, allowing 4 or 11 day stays on the island. With increased demand for the service, there is potential to provide additional rotations each year.

Along with the announcement of the new sailing dates, the launch included an insightful presentation by guest-speaker and 7th generation Pitcairn Islander, Jacqui Christian. Describing Pitcairn as “Truly an adventure destination”, Ms Christian highlighted Pitcairn’s links to the famous Mutiny on the Bounty, endemic flora and fauna and pristine environment as key areas of interest that attract visitors to the islands.

Marketing and awareness programmes were also announced and are being rolled out over the coming months. For information about visiting legendary Pitcairn Island call 1300 713 132 or visit www.visitpitcairn.pn