Things to do in Norfolk Island

Wander through a sprawling UNESCO World Heritage site that holds the haunting remains of the convict settlement, elegant Georgian buildings, and the backdrop of the Bounty mutineer descendants' arrival.

Float in a protected lagoon with powdery white sand and vibrant coral just metres from shore, perfect for spotting colourful reef fish.

Cross this convict-built stone bridge and hear the grim legend of the overseer walled alive into its structure during its construction.

Climb the island's highest point inside Norfolk Island National Park to see the entire coastline, Phillip Island, and the endless Pacific Ocean.

Step inside the formidable pentagonal prison where hardened convicts endured brutal conditions, now a stark reminder of the island's penal colony past.

Hike through dense subtropical forest listening for the bright green flash and chattering call of this rare parrot, found nowhere else on Earth.

Visit the well-preserved headstones dating back to the 1800s, telling stories of the Bounty mutineer families who resettled here.

Enter this Melanesian Mission chapel built in 1880 to see exquisite floral stained-glass panels and a serene, wood-panelled interior.

Sip cool-climate wines on the verandah of a family-run winery, surrounded by vines with ocean glimpses and a platter of island produce.

Spread a blanket among some of the island's oldest pines, with a view over Kingston's historic buildings and the ocean.

Explore coral bommies and electric-blue starfish in a shallow, calm lagoon that was once a whaling station site.

Delve into the island's multilayered past, from Polynesian settlement to the Bounty saga, through artefacts inside a restored 1825 commissariat building.

Gaze over the rugged northern coastline from the very spot where Captain James Cook first sighted Norfolk Island in 1774.

Paddle past sea caves, blowholes, and sheer volcanic cliffs, often joined by curious dolphins if the sea is calm.

Descend a steep track to this wild, remote beach for a quiet evening watching the sun sink behind towering Norfolk pines.

Chat with growers at Rawson Hall as you browse tropical fruits, homemade jams, and the island's famous sweet potatoes.

Savour crispy pizzas and local salads on a sunny terrace with a backdrop of Phillip Island in the distance.

Scramble over black basalt rocks to find naturally sculpted sea arches and sheltered tidal pools teeming with small marine life.

Follow this narrow clifftop path through sheep pastures and forest, ending with a close-up view of the barren, colourful slopes of Phillip Island.

Lean over the viewing panel as your boat drifts over coral gardens, with the chance to see turtles grazing on seagrass.

Stroll past a row of well-preserved houses built in the 1840s for the Mutiny on the Bounty descendants who called Norfolk Island home.

Switch off your torch and watch the forest floor light up with bioluminescent glow worms along a damp trail in the national park.

Join locals for a casual evening of country tunes, a cold drink, and a relaxed community atmosphere.

Take a dip in a sheltered, deep rock pool filled with clear green water, surrounded by Norfolk pines and ferns.

Tee off on one of the world's most scenic golf courses, with fairways set right on the coast inside the Kingston World Heritage area.