Norfolk Island

DAY 1

ALBURY – SYDNEY SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER, 2024
Welcome to our 9 Day Tour to Norfolk Island adventure. Group to assemble at Albury Airport at 9.00am for departure at 10.05am QANTAS QF2204. On arrival in Sydney at 11.20am we transfer to the Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel, so we are perfectly placed to walk across to the international terminal tomorrow morning for our flight to Norfolk Island.
Accommodation: Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel Mascot Ph: 02 9313 2500

DAY 2

SYDNEY – NORFOLK ISLAND SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER
Its an early start today, as we make our way to the Sydney International Terminal for our QANTAS QF179 at 9.45am to Norfolk Island. On arrival at the Norfolk Island airport, we are met by a representative from Pinetree Tours and welcomed to the island before transferring to our accommodation at the South Pacific Resort. Set in lush subtropical gardens with mountain and valley views, we have the perfect surroundings to ease ourselves into our environment. The resort is located in the township of Burnt Pine so we can wander through the shops during our free time. The remainder of the day is at our leisure. Dinner this evening is at the resort.
Accommodation: South Pacific Resort Norfolk Island

DAY 3

DISCOVER NORFOLK ISLAND MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER
This morning we are collected by Pinetree Tours for their ½ Day Island Sightseeing Tour….a must for every visitor! Visit historic Kingston, Cascade, Longridge and much more. See and hear about the famous convict buildings, beautiful beaches and the golf course, the renowned Melanesian Chapel, their Government, laws and lifestyle. Stop for a delicious morning tea in the garden of an island home, then return to our resort. The remainder of the day is at our leisure and tonight, we enjoy the iconic Norfolk Island Progressive Dinner, a 3-course meal visiting different Island homes and restaurants. It is a fun night in company with the locals enjoying their island dishes

DAY 4

FAMOUS NORFOLK ISLAND TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER
Baunti Tours takes us to visit the property of the late Colleen McCullough today. The world-renowned author of 24 books called Norfolk Island home for almost 36 years and today we have the opportunity to see into her world. She and husband, Norfolk Islander, Ric Robinson, created a luxurious hideaway and maintained their privacy to ensure that Colleen had the perfect environment for her writing. Some of her most powerful titles were created in this much-loved sanctuary. Her beloved property “Out Yenna” is now open and we are escorted through her magnificent home to view Ric and Colleen’s priceless collection of artefacts gathered on their travels all over the world. See where her books were researched and where she worked into the wee hours creating the incredible tales that have sold in their millions in so many different languages. Later Baunti Tours take us to Forresters Court. Set high on a cliff top overlooking Cascade Bay we arrive for our delicious High Tea served on their magnificent lawn we enjoy decadent food, a glass of sparkling wine and the glorious scenery.

DAY 5

MORE OF NORFOLK WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER
This morning enjoy a relaxed breakfast and some free time before heading to Burnt Pine and peruse the local shops. This afternoon learn about the captivating stories of Norfolk Island's exceptional women who have played a pivotal role and helped shape its history. We trace the remarkable journeys of Olivia Gascoigne who faced an imminent death sentence, Aunt Selina Buffet - a woman of enduring influence with an award bearing her name; Marie Bailey - a key figure in Norfolk Island's tourism industry; and Colleen McCullough - celebrated for her literary accomplishments and fervent advocacy for Norfolk Island. Walk in the footsteps of these extraordinary women who have triumphed over adversity and significantly shaped our beloved Norfolk community

DAY 6

LOCAL TOURING THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER
After breakfast Pinetree Tours take us on their Over the Cattlestops Tour. Norfolk Island has a large number of small businesses making different local products. This afternoon we take a Farm and Industry Tour, where we’ll see a selection of local industries - the island’s largest market garden and piggery, Kentia Palm nursery that exports to Europe and experience the island’s only soft drink manufacturer. Tonight, Pinetree Tours will take us out to enjoy the delightful Island Fish Fry - a traditional Island Fish Feast with local fish, island dishes, salads and desserts. Overlook breathtaking coastal scenery as the sun sets with live music and entertainment by local dance group Baunti Byuutis

DAY 7

LOCAL TOURING FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
After breakfast we join Baunti Tours for the Norfolk Today Tour. We’ll learn how Norfolk Islanders live in the 21st century and make life on this tiny South Pacific Island possible. How is petrol and gas brought to the island? How is the island powered? This is a behind the scenes tour where we’ll meet the locals and see how Norfolk plays a role in the worldwide weather monitoring as well as visiting the community radio station.
This afternoon we visit Norfolk Islands first ever Lavender Farm. You’ll hear about the challenges of importing bare rooted plants into the island. Enjoy an easy walk round the farm with the owners. Learn about the 15 different Lavender Varieties that have been planted. You’ll also see their other commercial plantings of Sage, Rosemary, Rose Geranium, Sunflowers and other vegetables that are grown on Fitzy’s Farm. We complete our interesting day with a fun night out at the South Pacific Resorts Night as a Convict Dinner! Dress as convicts and along with the Commandant, and enjoy an evening of gaiety, feasting and singing. Our convict outfits are issued to us for the evening!! Great food! Great fun!

DAY 8

BREAKFAST BUSHWALK SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
Our breakfast setting will be a little different this morning, as we can either take a stroll or, for the more energetic, a leisurely 3.5km walk with Pinetree Tours. We’ll meet up for our BBQ Breakfast together on Anson Bay. It will be a wonderful way to start our day and the remainder of the morning is at leisure to enjoy all that Norfolk Island has to offer. This afternoon we visit the magnificent 360 degree panoramic painting at Cyclorama. This is an amazing pictorial history of the ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’ which will help us to understand the history of Norfolk Island along with the storyboards and maps with interesting detail. We meet again over dinner back at the South Pacific Resort and tonight travel into the bushland of Norfolk Island and join Pinetree Tours for the Wonderland by Night tour. The setting is 10 acres of magical Norfolk pines and bushland lit up like an enchanted forest. We’ll meander along (or ride in the 'Moon Buggy') a winding pathway with Archie, a descendant of the Bounty Mutineers, as he recites his poems and lights up the dioramas throughout the bush. Afterwards we enjoy a light supper.

DAY 9

NORFOLK ISLAND – SYDNEY – ALBURY SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER
Following breakfast, we have the opportunity to join a church service if we wish. If not, perhaps a wander through the Sunday Markets to snap up a bargain or two. Farewelling our hosts, we store our luggage at the resort and have some free time to purchase any last minute items before transferring to the airport for QANTAS QF180 departing 2.10pm and arriving in Sydney at 3.50pm. Here we clear customs and immigration formalities and make our way to the domestic terminal for QANTAS QF2209 departing 7.00pm to Albury. We arrive home at 8.25pm this evening with fond memories of being a Norfolk Island local for a short while.

TOUR COST

$5195.00 Per Person Twin / Double Share
$5934.00 Single Supplement

INCLUDES

Economy Class Air Fare Qantas - Albury to Sydney and Sydney to Norfolk Island and return
Airport Transfers and travel for duration of tour
Accommodation on basis as booked
Meals as indicated on itinerary
Entrances to attractions as per itinerary
Goods & Services Tax

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner