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Day 1. Arrive Norfolk Island (D)
Our Carbon Neutral flight from Brisbane International Airport arrives into Norfolk Island Airport where we board a local operator coach ensuring responsible travel with 100% offset flight and coach emissions. We will be greeted with a welcome to the historic island and transferred to our hotel, checking in to garden view rooms. This evening we will meet for our welcome dinner. 7 Night Stay: Paradise Hotel & Resort, Norfolk Island
Day 2. Norfolk Island (B,L,D)
Meet the locals this morning as we make our way to the Norfolk Island markets. Enjoy live music, beautiful handcrafts and artwork, delicious treats. After lunch we set off on a Convict Kingston tour for an in-depth tour of the historic settlement of Kingston. Visiting the cemetery, we learn the history of convict and colonial headstones and stories of the houses along Quality Row. Walk through the ruins of the New Gaol and see the Pier Store, Boat Shed and Crank Mill. Tonight we dine at Hilli Restaurant.
Day 3. Norfolk Island (B,L,AT,D)
This morning we visit Bounty Folk Museum before touring Norfolk Island on the Island Life tour, gaining a true insight into the intricate nature of modern island life. Hear about daily life on the Island from a locals’ perspective – how they live, learn, work and play. Discover how the island generates its electricity, gains its supply of gas, ships in petroleum products, food and the material needs of life. The making of roads, medical and health services and environmental issues are explained. This afternoon visit The World of Norfolk exhibition, home to 14 interpretive displays, featuring stunning photography. This evening we visit different Norfolk Island family homes, as a great way to meet the locals and sample the island produce and cooking on a progressive dinner party.
Day 4. Norfolk Island (B,L,D)
This morning we join the Pitcairn Settlers Village tour, one of the last remaining original settlers properties on the island. After lunch at the hotel we venture out again to meet some passionate local producers on the Taste of Norfolk tour. Visit a beekeeper’s home, a saltmaker’s home, taste and discover Island liqueurs and watch a cooking demonstration. Tonight, we watch the sunset from Puppy’s Point, one of Norfolk’s majestic clifftops on the beautiful western coastline, as we enjoy a fish fry feast of the island dishes with local entertainment.
Day 5. Norfolk Island (B,L,D)
This morning we take a leisurely 3.5km breakfast bushwalk tour, meandering through scenic Mount Bates to the Captain Cook Monument and ending at the clifftops with a delicious breakfast. After some leisure time, we ‘walk the plank’ to board the glass bottom boat cruise (tide dependent) and discover Norfolk’s lagoon marine life and coral gardens whilst cruising through the calm waters of Emily Bay. Tonight we celebrate Christmas Eve at Governor’s Lodge.
Day 6. Merry Christmas! Norfolk Island (B,L,D)
Merry Christmas! We meet for a festive breakfast together. Today is your day to relax and enjoy the facilities at the hotel as all venues are closed on Christmas Day. The highlight today is gathering for your Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings, which will be one to remember! A light dinner will be provided tonight.
Day 7. Norfolk Island (B,L,D)
After a leisurely start to Boxing Day we visit Fletchers Mutiny Cyclorama and Gallery Guava, outstanding attractions displaying impressive artwork. This afternoon is yours to enjoy at your leisure. This evening we enjoy the Barney Duffy BBQ and Wonderland by Night where we walk amongst the forest of enchanting, illuminated Norfolk Pines, listening to recitals of bush poetry written by Bounty mutineer descendant ‘Archie Biggs’.
Day 8. Flights to Brisbane (B,L)
This morning take some time to do last-minute shopping, enjoy the resort, or simply pack. After lunch we make our way to Norfolk Island Airport for our Carbon Neutral flight back to Brisbane. SEE YORLYE GANE!
B = Full Breakfast MT = Morning Tea L = Lunch AT = Afternoon Tea D = Two Course Dinner
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