8 days Drive / Stay / Tour in Norfolk Island

Collect your car at the airport and drive to your resort. The remainder fo the day is free to explore the islands at leisure.

ational Park and take in the amazing 360° view of the whole island. Follow the road down the hill, and along Douglas Drive to visit St Barnabas Chapel, which was built around 1800. The glorious rose stained window is just one of the Chapel’s beautiful attributes. Spend some time exploring the grounds before making your way up to Headstone Road to walk under the canopy of the famous Moreton Bay fig trees. Stop for a photo opportunity amongst the impressive above ground roots. From here, head down to Kingston for lunch at the Golf Club. After your meal, take advantage of the chance to play a round in the world's only golf course set in a World Heritage site.

Spend today in and around the crystal clear waters of the island. Anglers will love the rich fishing grounds of Norfolk Island. Here, it’s so easy to reel in a prize that casting a line is referred to as ‘catching’ rather than fishing. The main fish species caught are sweet lip, kingfish and tuna. And with no fishing ramps, boats are lowered into the water by crane, adding to the charm of a fishing expedition on Norfolk. Book a fishing charter with an experienced guide for a great day out. Even if you decide not to head out on a charter, be sure to stop by Kingston Pier when the boats return. You may get to witness sharks feeding on fish scraps as the fishermen fillet their catch, which you can buy straight from them for your night’s dinner.

Get an early start to witness a beautiful sunrise. One vantage point is from the top of Flagstaff walkway, located in Kingston. There are over 200 steps to the top, but it is well worth it! Afterwards, enjoy a delicious breakfast at the popular Olive Café in the village before driving to Captain Cook Monument and Lookout on the northern side. From here you can see the offshore natural rock formations such as Elephant Rock and Bird Rock. Walk along the coastal ‘Bridle walking track’, keeping an eye out for the rare green parrot, Pacific robin and other birds endemic to the island. If you’d prefer to spend the day in the water, the island offers world class diving and snorkelling with marine life like nowhere else. The crystal clear waters of Emily Bay and Slaughter Bay are perfect for snorkelling, with a fringing reef just metres from shore. If you’re a certified diver, head out with Norfolk Island Diving to see incredible sites such as Johnny’s Stone, Duncombe Bay and Liar Straight.

The entire island hums with rich history and culture. It is all around you. Start in Kingston, where you will find one of 11 sites that make up the Australian Convict Sites UNESCO World Heritage Property. This unique site is known for its outstanding Georgian buildings and ruins. There’s no entry fee and the interpretive signs make for easy self-guiding. There are also four museums in Kingston, and the best way to see them is with a Museum Pass that gives you unlimited access and two guided tours. Not to be missed is the Sirius museum, dedicated to the HMS Sirius flagship of the First Fleet, wrecked on the Kingston reef in 1790. The pass also gives you access to the Research Centre. Tonight, if you dare, arrange a Lantern Lit Ghost Tour through the convict cemetery and ruins. Locals will tell you that Norfolk is one of the most haunted places in the world, and its historic buildings and cemetery will leave you with chills.

Norfolk Island food culture focuses on produce that is grown locally and seasonally, allowing for unbeatable freshness and vibrant flavours. Most locals grow their own vegetables, and often share their bounty in roadside Honesty Boxes. Look out for these stalls dotted around the island (you can get a map at the Visitor’s Information Centre). If you take some fresh produce for a meal at home, just pop your money in the box to pay for your selection. Today, experience some of the unique foodie offerings on the island first-hand. Start by joining a tour of the only goat farm on the island, the Hilli Goat. You’ll get to meet the adorable herd, hear about the cheesemaking process, get to taste the cheese and enjoy a lunch platter at the family home with incredible views over the cliffs. While you’re here, stop into Cottage Pottery for beautiful handmade pottery, art and jewellery.

While there’s so much to see and do on Norfolk Island, it’s also the perfect escape from the demands of your daily life. You feel the relaxed vibes and laid back attitude the moment you arrive here, so spend the day embracing the lifestyle.

Please drop your rental car off at Norfolk Island Airport. Check in for your flights home - Memories Begin.