Indulge in eight days on Norfolk Island with return flights from Brisbane, seven nights in garden rooms at Paradise Hotel & Resort, and a welcome dinner to start. Your first full day sets the scene with Fletcher’s Mutiny Cyclorama and an Island Life tour, before a lively “Night as a Convict” with feasting, singing and dancing. Next, stretch your legs on an optional 3.5km breakfast bushwalk to the clifftops, then step back in time at Pitcairn Settlers Village and dine at the Governor’s Lodge. Sunday is all about local flavour, with the markets and time at beautiful Emily Bay, followed by a historian-led journey through the World Heritage-listed Convict Kingston area. Enjoy paddock-to-plate tastings, the Naturally Norfolk tour and a progressive dinner hosted by locals, then visit Colleen McCullough’s home, a sunset fish fry and the Kingston Sound & Light Show. Round out your stay with the Lavender Farm and a glass-bottom boat tour, finishing with the Bounty Folk Museum before flying home.
3 September 2026
21 Meals 6 Heritage Experiences 3 Eco Experiences
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PRE & POST TOUR EXTENDER OPTION
2 additional days (TOTAL 10 DAY TOUR)
• Return economy class flights ex Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide to Brisbane
• 2 additional nights room only (1 night pre & 1 night post tour) at Meriton Suites Brisbane
• Return Airtrain tickets ex Brisbane Domestic Terminal to Roma Street Station
Plus $999pp Twin Share
Plus $1230 Sole Use
**Subject to availability – some block out dates apply. Prices are subject to change without notice**
Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.Australian citizens require current photographic identification for travel to Norfolk Island, with the Australian Government preferred means of documentation, being a valid Australian Passport.Non-Australian citizens are required to seek independent advice regarding passport validity and entry visa, and ensure all is correct prior to travel to Norfolk Island.Prices and dates are correct as at 1 March 2026 and are based on the exchange rates at time of publication and may be adjusted if rate fluctuations affect the price to be paid for services. Any price increase is to be paid by the guest, and at this time, if guest chooses to cancel, all monies paid/held will be forfeited.Economy class flights are included at time of brochure release and are subject to price increase/availability.International terms and conditions apply to Norfolk Island tours, requiring balance of payment for this tour 100 days prior to departure and at this time 100% cancellation fees apply.Travel Insurance is compulsory and it is recommended that it be purchased at time of paying deposit.
Departing Brisbane our flight arrives on Norfolk Island where we board our local tour operator coach. Upon arrival, we are welcomed to the historic island and transferred to our hotel, checking in to garden view rooms. Tonight, we gather to enjoy a welcome dinner at the resort.
After a leisurely start to the day we visit Fletchers Mutiny Cyclorama to view an amazing 360 degree panoramic painting. Next, we embark on our Island Life tour, gaining a true insight into the intricate nature of modern island living. Learn how the island generates its electricity, sources its supply of gas, and ships in petroleum products and food. Enjoy a rest or shopping afternoon before a fun night together dressed in convict attire (provided) for a ‘Night as a Convict’. Enjoy a fun-filled evening of feasting, singing, dancing and laughter!
This morning we embark on a leisurely 3.5km breakfast bushwalk tour. Traverse the picturesque Mount Bates, paying homage to Captain Cook Monument, and conclude at the stunning clifftops with a delectable breakfast barbeque. After lunch, we step back in time at the Pitcairn Settlers Village, where we visit the original Bailey homestead and wander through the museum, featuring the oldest working forge in the Pacific. Tonight we dine at the Governor’s Lodge restaurant.
Bushwalk is a Level 3 physical rating and is optional.
This morning we experience Norfolk Island like a local and explore the Sunday markets with an array of local produce and captivating arts and crafts. Next, we head to the beautiful Emily Bay, with time for a swim or a stroll along the beach. After lunch, we join a local historian for a journey through the World Heritage-listed Convict Kingston area. This immersive tour spans four settlements, tracing the island’s history from the Polynesians to the convict settlements and the legacy of the Bounty mutineers. Explore the cemetery and delve into the rich history of the Kingston convict settlements.
Today we discover firsthand the history of Norfolk Island liqueurs and rums on our Paddock to Plate tour, visiting a beekeeper’s home and a butcher’s shop, and indulging in a cooking demonstration and tasting of traditional dishes. In the afternoon, we explore the natural wonders of Norfolk Island, guided through the island’s delightful native, endemic and introduced species of trees, plants, flowers and fruits, including the iconic Norfolk Island Pine. This afternoon we enjoy the Naturally Norfolk tour, discovering the natural wonders of this beautiful island! We end the day with a delightful progressive dinner, sampling local produce at charming venues hosted by local residents.
Today we begin by visiting the magnificent home of author Colleen McCullough. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. This evening witness the sunset from one of Norfolk’s majestic western clifftops, enjoying a delightful fish fry feast of local dishes accompanied by island entertainment. After dinner we visit Kingston at nightfall for the Sound and Light Show. With the dramatic use of real life sounds, theatrical lighting and costumed actors, you will be taken through the decades of Norfolk Island’s convict era.
Our group splits in two during morning activities.
This morning we visit Norfolk Island’s first ever Lavender Farm. We examine 15 varieties of lavender and other commercial plantings of sage, rosemary, rose geranium, sunflowers and vegetables. The afternoon takes us to the exploration of Norfolk’s mesmerising underwater world aboard a glass bottom boat tour, offering views of vibrant marine life and stunning coral reefs (subject to tides). Tonight we come together for a delightful farewell dinner, reminiscing on our wonderful Norfolk Island adventure!
After our last hearty cooked breakfast on the island, we have time to explore the quirky Bounty Folk Museum, housed within one of Norfolk Island’s oldest shops established in 1918. We then make our way to the airport for our return flight to Brisbane. SEE YORLYE GANE!
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