City: Norfolk Island
Top Things to do in Norfolk Island
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids 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. Fletcher's Mutiny Cyclorama
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 806 reviews
This amazing 360° panoramic painting lets you discover how the world's most famous mutiny created the Norfolk Island community.
Reviewed By janandpat2018 - Melbourne, Australia
Before I visited this attraction, I did wonder if the $15 admission fee was too high for what I expected. It exceeded all my expectations. Two local artists spent 2 years creating this enormous panoramic painting with incredible realism and historical artwork. The sound effects and music enhance the experience. You feel as if you are present in Norfolk's history. A 3D effect and storyboards around it - make it feel very real. A "Not To Be Missed" attraction.
2. Emily Bay
Overall Ratings
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. The Hilli Goat
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 78 reviews
Visit our stunning cliff top property at Anson Bay to learn the history of the property & business. Pick our lunch from the edable garden learn about seasonal organic living. Meet the cheeky goats & watch the milking. See how the cheese is made and then sit down to a feast of homegrown & home cooked food, sample the delicious Hilli Goats Cheese and enjoy our beautiful sea views over a wine.
Reviewed By tinamJ2689NY
This is a MUST when travelling to beautiful Norfolk Island. Emily and her family welcome you into her home for an incredible meal with the most delightful views. A small tour of the goat farm and some history about the farm first then lunch is served. Everything is fresh from the farm and you can tell!! Amazing food and service...thank you Emily and Zach and family for the lovely experience!!
4. Captain Cook's Monument
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Mount Pitt
Overall Ratings
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.
6. 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.
7. Puppy's Point
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4.5 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By 562davew - Nowra, Australia
The stunning views are worth the drive and stop for a while just enjoying the scenery. Absolutely gorgeous
8. Norfolk Island National Park & Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By 931jackiew
We took the walks through the gardens including some of the more difficult. Some are wheelchair friendly, some have steps but none of the trails require great fitness. Everything is well signed. It is not like any garden I have visited, more like a walk in the rainforest. Lots of birds around. Many trees and plants have plaques with information. A beautiful relaxing place, free to enter.
9. Kingston Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By reise686 - Sydney, Australia
Nice spot to see sharks feeding from the fishermen who clean their trumpeter fish on the pier. Also, beautiful to hike up the hill about 300 metres to see Kingston, Pier, Islands and Slaughter Bay.
10. The Salthouse Kingston
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Ellemay - Sydney, Australia
The Salthouse is located overlooking beautiful Emily Bay at the Kingston Historic Area. It was built in 1848 and was extremely important to the survival of the penal settlement. There were no refrigerators so the salt was essential for preserving the meat products.
