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21 Available Tour Excursions in Norfolk Island
Your walk will take you through diverse habitats from rain forest 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.
Price: $50.30
Duration: 3 hours
Start your Norfolk Island adventure stress-free with our Island Welcome package. We provide Meet and Greet service with friendly staff waiting to welcome you and provide return airport transfers to your Island Accommodation. Our Island Orientation Tour the day after your arrival will help you become familiar with the Island's geography, history, culture, and attractions. So you can plan your holiday effectively. Book now for a great start to your holiday!
Price: $21.56
Duration: 3 hours
Baunti Tours welcomes you to beautiful Norfolk Island. We are Norfolk’s most comprehensive Tour Company and Booking Agent. We meet all clients at the airport upon arrival and our knowledgeable, local driver will be waiting for you outside Customs at the Baunti Tours Desk. Simply give him/her your name and then hop on the brand new Baunti Tours coach, then be transported directly to your accommodation. Included is a 3 hour Discover Norfolk Island Tour which will immerse you in life and living on Norfolk, including our history, culture, food, nature, government, and art and industry. We will help you get the most from your Norfolk Island holiday. We look forward to showing you around!
Price: $21.56
Duration: 0-0 hours
Chief Magistrate Frederick Young and his wife Mary host this dinner to honour His Excellency, Governor General Denison who is making yet another visit to the island. A young English surveyor from Sydney is found washed up on the cove southeast of Point Hunter. The Mystery begins.
Price: $71.86
Duration: 3 hours
Step into Norfolk Island’s extraordinary past on an in-depth guided tour of World Heritage-listed Kingston, one of the island’s most historically significant and evocative landscapes. With a strong focus on Norfolk Island’s two British penal settlements, your local guide will bring to life the people, events and systems that shaped this remarkable place. From the island’s first European settlement in 1788 through to the infamous Second Settlement, when Norfolk Island became known as one of the harshest penal colonies in the British Empire. Along the way, guests will also gain insight into the two other communities who have called Kingston home: the early Polynesian settlers who lived on Norfolk Island centuries before European arrival, and the descendants of the Bounty mutineers and their Tahitian families who arrived from Pitcairn Island in 1856. The tour includes a guided visit through the historic Kingston cemetery.
Price: $43.11
Duration: 3 hours
A 3 course dinner in Norfolk Island homes. See how the locals live and hear their stories. A truly unique experience. All local produce is used to prepare your dinner, taste the freshness and difference.
Price: $71.86
Duration: 3 hours
Pinetree Tours Island Fish Fry is the Original Fish Fry on Norfolk Island. The combination of delicious food, live music, and breathtaking views is why this event has become so popular in the 40 years of operation. Guests can indulge in local dishes, salads, and homemade coconut bread, paired with mouth-watering fried fish, while sipping on their drink of choice. The new clifftop bar area offers stunning sunset views, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a drink and live music. The Baunti Byuutis dancing group provides captivating local performances that add to the festive atmosphere of the event. The Island Fish Fry promises an unforgettable night on the island, where visitors can experience the local culture and cuisine in a unique and memorable way.
Price: $64.67
Duration: 2 hours
In 1856, the people of Pitcairn Island arrived on Norfolk Island to begin a new life. Journey through the historic Kingston area at night as their story is brought to life around you. Travelling by bus, you will pass illuminated heritage sites while immersive recorded commentary, music and special effects tell the story of their arrival and the challenges of making a new home. Discover how a place once associated with harsh punishment became the heart of a new community, as the Pitcairn Islanders settled, raised families and built the foundations of life on Norfolk Island. A moving and atmospheric experience told in the very place where it happened.
Price: $39.52
Duration: 1 hours
An immersive cultural experience sharing the living heritage of Norfolk Island through stories, language, food, artefacts and hands-on activity. Guests are invited to learn about the influences of Polynesian and Tahitian foremothers, Bounty mutineer descendants, seafaring settlers and the many people who shaped the Norfolk Island community. Topics may include Norf'k language, fishing, whaling, weaving, cooking, family history and sustainable island living.
Price: $61.08
Duration: 3 hours
Baunti Island Fish Fry is one of Norfolk Island's signature dinner experiences and a favourite inclusion for holiday itineraries. Held at a scenic outdoor location, guests enjoy fresh local fish prepared the island way, accompanied by generous seasonal dishes using home-grown produce where possible. Live music and an island dancing performance create a relaxed, memorable evening. Inclement weather venue available when required. Includes: Buffett style dinner and entertainment. Bar available. This is a perfect pre-show dinner before heading on to 1856 – The Untold Story.
Price: $68.26
Duration: 3 hours
The Wonderland by Night tour on Norfolk Island is designed to transport visitors into a fairytale world, where they can stroll through a forest illuminated by thousands of fairy lights and surrounded by towering Norfolk Pines. The intricate dioramas and storytelling bring to life the island's rich history and folklore, including stories about family life and the unique 'Norf'k' language spoken on the island. The tour offers fascinating details about the island's culture and traditions, including the 'Norfolk wave' and the use of cattle grids, all while immersed in a dreamlike atmosphere. The tour promises an unforgettable experience under the stars, and visitors are encouraged to leave their stardust at the door when they leave, making it a truly unique and memorable experience.
Price: $50.30
Duration: 1 hours
Where else in the world do you get invited into the local homes for dinner? Our Progressive Dinner takes guests on a journey through the vibrant community, where they'll visit three different family homes to enjoy authentic home-cooked meals while learning about the island's rich culture and history from their hosts. The option to bring your own drinks, along with white wine and juice provided, ensures guests can relax and enjoy the company of fellow travelers as they dine in some of the island's most charming and picturesque homes. The tour promises an unforgettable night of food, fun, and unforgettable stories, making it a unique and memorable experience.
Price: $86.23
Duration: 3 hours
The Breakfast Bushwalk & Clifftop BBQ Tour on Norfolk Island is a combination of adventure, nature, and delicious food. The tour offers guests a choice between a leisurely stroll through the lush Palm Glen Reserve or a more upbeat 3.5 km walk through scenic Mt. Bates to the Captain Cook Monument. Along the way, visitors can take in breathtaking views of the coastline and learn about the island's rich history. After the walk, guests can join the BBQ on the clifftop for a delicious breakfast with mouth-watering food and stunning views. For those who are unable to participate in the walks, they can still enjoy the festivities and share in the experience at Captain Cook Monument. The tour is perfect for adventurers of all levels, making it a unique and memorable experience for everyone.
Price: $57.48
Duration: 3 hours
The Norfolk Island Ghost Tour is a unique experience because it combines several elements to create a thrilling and unforgettable evening. Firstly, the tour takes place on a historic island with a rich and dark past, adding an element of intrigue and mystery. Secondly, the tour takes place at night, creating a spooky and atmospheric setting for the ghostly tales to be told. Thirdly, the tour includes a delicious dinner in a beautiful Georgian building, adding an element of luxury and refinement to the experience. Finally, the tour is led by an expert guide who is knowledgeable about the island's haunted past and can provide chilling accounts of ghostly apparitions, tragic events, and mysterious happenings. All of these elements come together to create an immersive and unforgettable experience that is perfect for thrill-seekers and anyone interested in the supernatural
Price: $86.23
Duration: 3 hours
Discover the flavours, traditions and passionate local producers that make Norfolk Island’s food story so unique. This relaxed tour introduces guests to a selection of island producers and makers, with opportunities to hear their stories, see how local products are created and enjoy tastings along the way. Meet a local salt maker producing sea salt from the pristine waters surrounding Norfolk Island, sample locally raised beef and discover the small-scale, hands-on approach that is such an important part of island life. Guests will also enjoy tastings of traditional dishes inspired by recipes and techniques passed down through generations, including a taste of local in-season produce. Discover Norfolk Island’s emerging tea industry and sample a selection of locally blended teas before visiting a local beekeeper to learn about the island’s bees and enjoy a tasting of local honey. Please note: This tour includes light tastings only, not a full meal.
Price: $50.30
Duration: 3 hours
This tour is not for the faint hearted. A lively dinner theatre experience combining Norfolk Island convict history, storytelling, humour and a three-course meal. Through theatrical performance, guests are taken back to the days of the notorious penal settlements, hearing the stories of Commandants, convicts, rebellions, discipline and daily life in a remote Pacific colony. The show balances factual history with entertainment, making it accessible and memorable for a wide range of guests. Includes: three-course dinner and live performance.
Price: $71.86
Duration: 3 hours
An exclusive escorted visit to Out Yenna, the beloved Norfolk Island home of internationally acclaimed author Colleen McCullough and her husband Ric Robinson. Guests step inside the private home where Colleen researched, wrote and entertained, and view a remarkable collection of art, artefacts, books and treasured items gathered from around the world. The tour shares stories of Colleen's life on Norfolk, her creative work and her generous connection to the island community. A must for literary travellers and guests who enjoy character-filled homes. Includes: Transfers
Price: $45.27
Duration: 2 hours
Baunti Island Fish Fry is one of Norfolk Island's signature dinner experiences and a favourite inclusion for holiday itineraries. Held at a scenic outdoor location, guests enjoy fresh local fish prepared the island way, accompanied by generous seasonal dishes using home-grown produce where possible. Live music and an island dancing performance create a relaxed, memorable evening. This is a perfect pre-show dinner before heading on to 1856 – The Untold Story. Limited bar facilities available. Inclement weather venue available when required.
Price: $57.48
Duration: 3 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: AUD
- Languages: English, Norfuk
- Climate: Subtropical
- Timezone: Pacific/Norfolk
- Population: Approximately 2,000
- Best Time to Visit: wise to carry some cash.
- Visa Requirements Norfolk Island is an external territory of Australia, and Australian immigration laws apply. Visitors from visa-exempt countries (such as the US, UK, EU, Canada, and New Zealand) can enter with an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or eVisitor visa, which can be obtained online. No visa is required for stays up to 90 days for these nationalities. All visitors must have a valid passport and may be subject to health and character checks. Check with Australian immigration for the latest requirements.
About Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island is a remote subtropical paradise in the South Pacific, renowned for its dramatic cliffs, lush national parks, and fascinating blend of Polynesian and European heritage. Once a penal colony and later home to descendants of the Bounty mutineers from Pitcairn Island, the island offers a unique cultural tapestry and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Visitors are drawn by its pristine natural beauty, including secluded beaches, scenic walking trails, and abundant birdlife. The island’s rich history is evident in its well-preserved Georgian architecture, convict ruins, and museums. Norfolk Island is ideal for travelers seeking tranquility, outdoor adventure, and a deep dive into a distinctive island culture. Its small size and welcoming community make it easy to explore and connect with locals, while the lack of crowds ensures a peaceful escape from the modern world.
Norfolk Island Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of New South Wales
- Duration Range: 2-8 hours
- Group Size: Flexible group sizes
- Difficulty Level: Mixed Difficulty
- Recommended For: Visit during spring or autumn for the best weather. Pack light, casual clothing, a swimsuit, sturdy walking shoes, and a light jacket for cooler evenings. Respect local customs and the environment—littering is frowned upon. The island is safe, but take usual precautions with valuables. Australian dollars are used, and credit cards are widely accepted, though it’s wise to carry some cash. Book accommodations and car rentals in advance, especially during peak seasons.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $39
Highest Price Tour: $180
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Top Attractions
Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area: A UNESCO World Heritage-listed site featuring well-preserved Georgian buildings, convict ruins, and museums that tell the story of the island’s penal and settler past. Norfolk Island National Park: Home to the iconic Norfolk Island pine, rare bird species, and scenic walking trails through subtropical rainforest and coastal cliffs. Emily Bay: A sheltered lagoon with crystal-clear waters, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and picnicking. Captain Cook Monument: Marks the spot where Captain James Cook first landed in 1774, offering panoramic ocean views. Bounty Folk Museum: Showcases the island’s unique heritage, including artifacts from the Bounty mutineers and their descendants.
Popular Activities
Explore the island’s convict history with guided tours of Kingston’s historic sites. Enjoy hiking and birdwatching in the national park, or take a scenic drive to secluded lookouts. Snorkel or swim in the calm waters of Emily Bay, or try your hand at fishing. Join a cultural tour to learn about the island’s Polynesian and Pitcairn roots, or attend a traditional island feast. For adventure, try kayaking, cycling, or golfing on one of the world’s most scenic courses. Don’t miss the chance to experience local festivals, such as the Bounty Day celebrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Norfolk Island’s cuisine reflects its multicultural heritage, blending Australian, Polynesian, and British influences. Signature dishes include fresh seafood, locally grown produce, and traditional Pitcairn dishes like mudda (banana dumplings). Must-try foods are the famous Norfolk Island beef, fresh fish, and tropical fruits. Dining is casual and communal, with many restaurants offering “island nights” featuring local music and dance. Notable eateries include The Hilli Goat Restaurant & Bar for modern Australian fare and Dino’s at Bumboras for fresh seafood with ocean views.
Getting Around
Norfolk Island is accessible by air from Australia (Sydney and Brisbane) and New Zealand (Auckland). Flights are limited, so advance booking is essential. On the island, rental cars are the most convenient way to get around, as public transport is minimal. Taxis are available but expensive. Walking and cycling are pleasant options in the main settlements. Driving is on the left, and roads are generally well-maintained but narrow in places.
Travel Tips
Visit during spring or autumn for the best weather. Pack light, casual clothing, a swimsuit, sturdy walking shoes, and a light jacket for cooler evenings. Respect local customs and the environment—littering is frowned upon. The island is safe, but take usual precautions with valuables. Australian dollars are used, and credit cards are widely accepted, though it’s wise to carry some cash. Book accommodations and car rentals in advance, especially during peak seasons.
Culture & Customs
Norfolk Islanders are proud of their unique heritage and maintain strong community ties. Social life revolves around family, church, and local events. The island’s culture is a blend of Polynesian, Pitcairn, and British traditions, reflected in its music, dance, and language (Norfuk). Important festivals include Bounty Day (June 8), celebrating the arrival of the Pitcairn settlers, and Thanksgiving, a major holiday. Visitors are welcomed warmly but should respect local privacy and traditions. Dress modestly when visiting churches or attending community events.
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