City: Norfolk Island
Top Things to do in Norfolk Island
What to do and see in Norfolk Island, Australia: The Best Nature & Parks
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. 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.
2. Duncombe Bay
3. Cemetery Bay
4. 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.
5. Cresswell Bay
Overall Ratings
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.
6. Point Ross
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Anson Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By olderchook - East Maitland, Australia
Very pretty location with steep cliffs down to the water. We had our Fish Feast here & soaked in Tahitian dancing, great food, fantastic singer & wonderful sunsey
