Norfolk Island

Quick Facts

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Capital

Kingston

Population

1,800

Government

Territory under the authority of Australia

Religions

Christianity (Protestant, Catholic)

Languages

English, Pitcairn-Norfolk

Calling Code

+6723

Local name

Norfolk Island

Introduction

A pristine island, populated mostly by the descendants of the "Bounty" mutineers who left the Pitcairn Islands for more space, provides the opportunity for visitors to unwind.

Although getting to Norfolk is not cheap, expenses on the island are minimal and visitors to Norfolk will enjoy a tranquillity and peace that only this level of isolation can provide. Activities on the island include bush walking, mountain biking, golf, scuba diving and low-tax shopping.

Brief History

Geography

Norfolk Island is located 1610 kms north-east of Sydney, Australia and 1063 kms north-west of Auckland, New Zealand. It is a 8 by 5 km volcanic outcrop totalling roughly 3855 ha. Two smaller uninhabited islands, Nepean and Phillip, lie to the south at a distance of 1 km and 6 km respectively.

Islands

• Norfolk Island is the main island and by far the largest
• Philip Island and Nepean Island are both outlying islands

Towns

• Burnt Pine is the major settlement on Norfolk Island.
• Kingston is the capital. Government House and other government buildings including the court are located there.

Sights and Activities

Events and Festivals

Weather

Norfolk's climate is subtropical with an average rainfall of 1328 mm per year. Summer days range from 24 °C - 28 °C, with nights around 19 °C - 21 °C. In winter temperatures drop to around 19 °C during the day and 12 °C at night.

Getting There

By Plane

Two airlines service Norfolk Island with regular flights from Sydney, Brisbane, Newcastle and Auckland. Norfolk Air^[1] flies from Sydney and Brisbane every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well and flies from from Newcastle every Monday. Air New Zealand^[2] flies from Auckland every Thursday and Sunday. A $30 departure fee is payable at the airport on day of departure.

Travel times are:
Sydney - Norfolk Island : 2 hours 30 minutes
Brisbane - Norfolk Island : 2 hours 10 minutes
Auckland: Norfolk Island : 1 hours 45 minutes
Newcastle: Norfolk Island : 2 hours 30 minutes

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

By Bus

By Plane

By Boat

Red Tape

All visitors arriving on the Island must have pre-booked accommodation or be staying with friends or relatives to be able to enter Norfolk Island through immigration. All visitors travelling to Norfolk Island must have a valid passport and a return airline ticket. Australian citizens who do not have a passport can obtain a Document of Identity through Australia Post. Australian and New Zealand passport holders can enter Norfolk Island without any further documentation. All other International Passport holders must be able to obtain an Australian Visa for entry to Australia prior to entry to Norfolk Island.^[3]

A $30 Departure Fee is payable at the airport on day of departure.

Money

Norfolk Island uses the Australian Dollar.

Work

Study

Language

Eat

Sleep

Guest Houses

• Governors Lodge (Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Ph: 24400). Offers 55 individual one-bedroom 4½ star fully serviced cottages.
• Highlands Lodge & Cottages (Selwyn Pine Road, Ph: 22625)

Hotels

• All Seasons Colonial (Ph: 22177)
• Castaway Hotel & Apartments (Ph: 22625)
• South Pacific Resort Hotel (Taylors Road, Ph: 23154)
• The Hillcrest (Ph: 22255)

Drink

Health

Safety

Keep Connected

Internet

There are 2 internet cafés in Taylors Road and wireless broadband is now available across large portions of the island.

Phone

Post