360° of Wonder on Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island continues to offer an array of unique and memorable experiences for visitors to this popular holiday destination. Everyone is invited to enjoy 360° of Wonder during a stay at this very special place.

360° of Luxury

Norfolk Island is the perfect haven to indulge in luxury amid charming beauty and breathtaking nature surrounds. Superb dining experiences and an array of wonderful activities and adventures all combine to make Norfolk Island a popular short-haul holiday destination for Australians with this special place within 3 hours flying time direct from Sydney and Brisbane. With over 60 accommodation properties and most boasting amazing ocean, valley or garden views in great locations, one is spoilt for quality and choice for all – from single travellers to families, honeymooners or groups. Spa treatments, beautifully appointed facilities and personal service are just the beginning with the guest experience a clear priority. The Tin Sheds is situated in a secluded and fully self-contained oasis nestled just a minute walk from Burnt Pine Shopping district and only a short drive from the island's most beautiful national parks, tranquil beaches and the World Heritage listed Kingston & Arthur's Vale Historic Area. The Tin Sheds boasts three spacious and contemporary apartments surrounded by beautifully landscaped private courtyards. This accredited 5-star property was named Best Luxury Serviced Apartments for Australasia & Oceania at the World Luxury Hotel Awards for 2014.

360° of Flavour 

Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island is a food lovers' destination. From recipes of ancient Polynesia to influences of American whalers, the food reflects an eclectic blend of cultures and a love of sharing nature's bounty. Norfolk Island is peppered with high quality culinary experiences showcasing the impressive array of locally sourced fresh, wholesome and organic produce. And the flavour. The sweetest tomatoes, juiciest guavas and peaches, tastiest carrots, corn, cucumbers. Norfolk Island is also home to some of the planet's happiest livestock – cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry and goats – resulting in beautiful flavoursome meats, including Norfolk Blue Beef and artisan cheeses. Guests will savour mouth-watering fish, caught expertly from the abundant ocean and prepared skilfully in a variety of styles. From fresh produce to year-round offerings of coffee and flowing honey, the island's food is a perfect example of nature meets nurture. There are more than 35 restaurants and cafes set in breathtaking island locations. The 'paddock to plate' approach to dining means food tastes just as it should, full of flavour, grown in its natural season and rich with all the right nutrients. And one can head out at sunrise for a cliff top breakfast, try some great lollies and chocolates at Sweeties factory, partake in a wine or liqueur tasting and soak up all the flavours of the island at Saturday's Growers Markets and the annual Taste Norfolk Food Festival.

360° of Adventure

Everywhere you look on Norfolk Island, an adventure awaits. Whether the urge is to climb, run, explore, admire, listen, play, compete, relax, dance, create, lounge or discover – Norfolk Island has it covered. One can head out on a guided sports fishing charter, Phillip Island trek or kayak escapade, go for a jog, play a round of golf on the 9-hole heritage course, hit the trails on push bike, Billy Tea horse trek or 4WD tour, run from a jetty east to west, participate in the annual Triathlon and Around The Island Relay and swim the channel from Emily Bay to Slaughter Bay and back. Or perhaps a challenge in a game of tennis, squash, touch footy or bowls and less energetic pursuits including bird watching tours, a local cheese, wine and liqueur tasting, writing a message in the sand at Anson Bay and running to the top before waves wash it away, delving into the many island museums and wandering through the remarkable remains of the Second Penal settlement. Exploring the local cuisine is an adventure in itself with the many themed dinner nights a delicious foray into Norfolk Island's culinary history. Activities with no charge include National Park walking trails, traditional, fun and educational mini golf, browsing the shops and Sunday Art and Craft Market (and then purchasing), watching the unloading of the cargo ship and great bush walking, swimming, reef snorkelling and surfing spots, void of crowds and spellbindingly beautiful.

360° of Family

Norfolk Island is a holiday destination which offers excitement, fun, relaxation, adventure, indulgence and surprise for all the family. It is the place where history, culture, friendship and community spirit present a relaxed, safe and friendly environment for families. There is so much for all the family to do and see including mini golf and giant chess, golf at a seaside course, bushwalking, glass bottom boat tours and ocean trips to Phillip Island, horse riding, snorkelling, kayaking, surfing, fishing, nature walks and arts and crafts and produce markets. Families can spend hours amongst the sheltered reef and turquoise lagoon, exploring rock pools, jumping off the Emily Bay pontoon. History tours and activities are child friendly with an exciting range of artefacts and memorabilia to spark the imagination. Polynesian stone adzes, a convict ball and chain, the recovered anchor of HMS Sirius, the Bounty Cannon and a giant whale jaw are fascinating for all ages. Children will absorb themselves in the Norfolk Island story through theatrical performances, sound and light shows and Fletcher's Mutiny Cyclorama 360 degree lifelike painting depicting the Mutiny on the Bounty. Beautifully appointed hotels, apartments and houses cater for any family size with child friendly dining options.

360° of Nature

Norfolk Island

Mother Nature is present within every Norfolk Island vista. The green rolling hills, lagoon-fringed shoreline, treasure-filled rock pools, soaring seabirds and stately Norfolk Island pines are part of the island's backdrop – a lovely combination of country charm and seaside serenity. The majestic Norfolk Island pine is world famous and the island is also home to around 60 other plant species found nowhere else on the planet, including the world's tallest tree fern or one can shelter among majestic Moreton Bay figs. The birds of Norfolk Island are everywhere to be found – White Terns fluttering through the pines, Red-Tailed Tropic birds gliding past the sheer cliffs and one of the world's rarest birds – the Green Parrot, found only on Norfolk Island. The uninhabited satellite islands of Phillip and Nepean are important breeding sites for at least 12 species of seabirds and home to several endemic plants and animals. Although Norfolk Island is only 35 square metres in size, the protected National Park covers over 5 square kilometres and offers more than 8 kilometres of incredibly picturesque walking trails. The island's Strawberry Fields, Botanical and Queen Victoria Memorial gardens, public reserves and designated picnic and barbecue areas are even more reason to step outside into the fresh air. Rising from the ocean depths are spectacular natural sculptures with names including Elephant Rock and

Cathedral Rock and a snorkel on the water's surface reveals an abundant marine wonderland of tropical fish and coral. And one can stand atop Mt Pitt for absolute 360° views over the island.

360° of History and Culture

Norfolk Island's beautiful shores have conjured a range of human emotions throughout the island's history. Arriving by Polynesia canoe around 400AD, the island's earliest known settlers found relief from a vast blue ocean. Fast-forward to the year 1788 and a small band of settlers on board HMS Supply looked to the uninhabited island with a great determination and promise. In 1856 a new chapter in the island's history began with the hope and faith of the entire Pitcairn Island population. On 8 June each year, the Norfolk Islanders celebrate Bounty Day commemorating that day in 1856 when the entire Pitcairn Island community arrived upon Kingston to greet their new home. The Norfolk Island culture is in full splendour on Bounty Day with woven natural fibre hats, early 19th Century clothing, shell necklaces, ukelele music, traditional dishes and the pleasant lilt of the local language – a mixture of British English, St Kitts Creole, Scottish, Tahitian and other infuences. One can also visit Fletcher's Mutiny Cyclorama mural depicting the story of the Mutiny on the Bounty and visit Government House on special open days. All four of Norfolk Island's settlements centred around world heritage listed Kingston, a town named after Lieutenant Phillip Gidley King, the man in charge of transforming Norfolk Island into a sister colony for the fledgling Port Jackson community of the First Fleet. The current custodians of Norfolk Island are descended from the British mutineers and their Polynesian companion. Names including Christian, Young, Buffett, Adams, McCoy, and Quintal live on whilst the fascinating cemetery reminds one of those who resided on the island way back in its early history.

360° of Water

Norfolk Island

For those flying or sailing into Norfolk Island, the turquoise lagoon-fringed shoreline evokes a special feeling. The stunning water backdrop to the island beckons for unforgettable and breathtaking experiences. Treasure-filled rock pools, soaring seabirds, clean air – the scene is set for all to be immersed in activity and adventure. A deep sea fishing charter – the islanders call it “catching” or dangling a line off one of the jetties, a guided sea kayak tour viewing rugged cliffs, islets and bird life, looking out for the cheeky 'aatuti' whilst snorkelling, swimming out to the raft at Emily Bay, surfing the powerful waves or soaking up the refreshing surrounds from a blow up float, the ocean awaits. One should be on island for the annual Outrigger canoe challenge or combine a personal land and sea challenge on a trek to outer Phillip Island. Back on land discover a history emanating from arrival on these waters of those whose names live on today among the residents of Norfolk Island. Visit HMS Sirius Museum recounting the First Fleet flagship which was wrecked just offshore or Pier Store Museum to see an anchor and other relics from HMV Bounty.

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