A place you will enjoy and relax. “Paradise” is how Captain James Cook described Norfolk Island in his log book when he discovered the uninhabited island in 1774. The later arrival of the Pitcairn people, descendants of the Bounty mutineers, provided a fresh dimension to Norfolk Island. They have maintained and cultivated their distinctive culture and language and preserved the rich history and natural magnificence of the Island.

One third of the island is devoted to national parks and reserves, which offer well-marked trails for bush-walking or mountain biking.
Experience every level of activity, with many local tours available, as well as a wide array of recreation facilities, including a spectacular golf course, a well equipped gym, tennis and squash facilities, lawn bowls, archery, mini-golf, basketball and netball, snooker, darts, volleyball and skateboarding facilities.

Watersports include fishing, diving and snorkelling, surfing, sailing and kayaking.

Historic attractions include museums, the penal settlement and the culture arising from the Bounty mutineers and their Tahitian wives, who settled on Norfolk after the mutiny of the HMS Bounty.

With so many eateries on the Island, there is a diverse range of unique dining experiences for you to enjoy. There are 20 quality restaurants scattered over the Island which offer the very best in cuisine and a la carte dining. Some of the restaurants provide you with the opportunity to taste dishes unique to Norfolk Island such as Pilhai, Mudda and Hihi Pai.

There are numerous cafes on the Island which offer extensive dine-in or take away menus. Great for inexpensive tasty lunches and morning or afternoon teas. Many places offer hearty breakfasts as well.

So come and taste Norfolk Island’s paradise!
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