City: Norfolk Island
Top Things to do in Norfolk Island
Top 10 Free Things to do in Norfolk Island, Australia
At first glance, it’s hard to believe that vibrant Norfolk Island could have a dark past. Yet during the 19th century, the now-peaceful Australian retreat was a convict colony, home to criminals who’d been banished into exile. Today, the archaeological remains of the penal colony have UNESCO World Heritage status and are revered for their historical significance. You can visit the settlement’s remains, an eerie yet beautiful collection that includes a jail, a cemetery, lumbar yard and salt house.
Restaurants in Norfolk Island
1. St. Barnabas Chapel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 667 reviews
Reviewed By I115UFlindar - Brisbane, Australia
Well worth a visit, this chapel is beautiful with an interesting story of why and when it was built.
2. Emily Bay
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5.0 based on 826 reviews
Reviewed By reise686 - Sydney, Australia
Beautiful beach good snorkeling great views of Nepean and Phillip Islands. At one end the Salt house and at the other end the Lone Pine.
3. Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 280 reviews
Reviewed By 783JohnM783 - Geelong, Australia
The past nearly comes alive when you wander around these areas, particularly if you have a local guide giving a run down on past events. Today it is beautiful, but there was a time when it was the most severe hell-hole of a prison in the British Empire. There is an aura about it that can only be experienced by being there. You cannot feel it from pictures in a book.
4. Norfolk Island Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 488 reviews
Reviewed By olderchook - East Maitland, Australia
Shows how rough early Norfolk Islander had it. A good incite into length of life in both Penal settlements & when the Pitcainers arrived. So sad children only surviving for short lengths of time
5. Captain Cook's Monument
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4.5 based on 468 reviews
Reviewed By mikedh111 - Hobart, Australia
Magnificent scenery in a well kept and maintained area. This area has toilets, seats, tables and a barbecue area. A short walk to the Captain Cook landing monument and a further walk to a viewing platform providing excellent views of the surrounding cliffs and small islands/rocky outcrops. Different species of native birds were interesting to watch and kept us engaged for some time. You could also explore the cliff top walking tracks but would need a reasonable level of agility and fitness, however a visit to this attraction is a must do when on Norfolk Island.
6. Mount Pitt
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4.5 based on 405 reviews
Reviewed By peter1638 - Melbourne, Australia
Ten minutes drive from Burnt Pine, you can park your car half way up the mountain and walk the rest of the way or drive to the top where you will be greeted with stunning views. From there you can walk the further 500m to Mount Bates which is sightly higher than Mount Pitt.
7. Cresswell Bay
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By walkasone - Brisbane, Australia
This is a great little beach with a well maintained boardwalk from the parking area down to the beach. Access appears to be limited when it is raining or wet as the vehicle access road is dirt and steep. You might be lucky to have the beach all to yourself. Also known as Bumbora Beach.
8. Point Ross
9. Crystal Pool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Worldwombat - Melbourne, Australia
Saved this till last and so glad we got to see such an amazing natural aquarium. Definitely not a climb down for the elderly or unprepared, but trust the rope and you’ll be fine. Getting up is harder. The pools are accessible across rocks at the base of a cliff, the ocean here is beautiful and the totally clear rock pools trap the most amazing array of tropical fish, plus they are filled with coral. Breathtaking.
10. Hundred Acres Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By LuluS775
A lovely area to walk through with a good walking track down to Rocky Point and then back through the valley and up a steep hill (with seating provided for a rest)near a huge fig tree, with giant buttresses. Lots of bird life. Keep your eyes open.
