Norfolk Island © Tourism Australia
Guide to Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island is a quiet paradise, often overlooked yet unforgettable once found. Discover for yourself why visitors return time and time again.
Take a short flight from Sydney or Brisbane and you will find yourself in one of Australia's most fascinating and historical destinations. Settled by descendants of mutineers who speak a mix of Tahitian and 18th century English, it's a friendly place where giving a small ‘Norfolk wave’ as cars pass each other is practically mandatory, cows have right of way and everyone knows everyone else.
Located off the east coast of Australia, this quiet Pacific island can be reached by plane or ship. Once you have arrived on the island, you can get around by car, taxi, foot or hire a bike.
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Norfolk Island takes just over two hours
- Sydney Airport (SYD) to Norfolk Island takes about 2.5 hours
- P&O cruises offer a multi-day cruise to Norfolk Island, leaving from Sydney Harbour.
- Hire cars are available at Norfolk Island International Airport
There are also a number of local tour operators that can take you around the island's main points of interest.
Its pleasant subtropical climate makes Norfolk Island a year-round destination, but for warmer weather, the best time to visit is from October through to April.
- High season: Summer (December to February)
- Low season: Winter (June to August)
- Don’t miss: Bounty Anniversary Day Paradise (8th June) and Thanksgiving Day celebrations (the last Wednesday of every November)
