What to do in Norfolk Island

Activities, attractions and tours

Norfolk Island showing a sunset and tranquil scenes
Norfolk Island which includes landscape views, land animals and farmland
Norfolk Island featuring a sunset
Norfolk Island which includes island views and general coastal views
Norfolk Island which includes tranquil scenes

Places to Visit in Norfolk Island

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Top places to visit

1. Emily Bay Beach

Bring the family for a day of seaside fun or experience a peaceful getaway at Emily Bay Beach. Regarded by locals as the island’s premier beach, Emily Bay Beach has a broad arc of sandy shoreline and crystal-clear waters protected by a reef on its seaside edge. Laze on the soft white sands or swim and snorkel beneath the bay’s glassy surface.
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Emily Bay Beach featuring general coastal views, a beach and forest scenes

2. Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area

The Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area (KAVHA) is a 630-acre (255-hectare) UNESCO World Heritage Site on Norfolk Island’s southern coastal plains. Explore a series of buildings built during the British Empire’s colonial expansion between 1788 and 1855 and learn about the history and hardship of large-scale convict transportation. Go on a guided tour, follow the walking trails or check out the heritage buildings that are open to the public and get a closer look at Norfolk Island’s colonial beginnings.
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Kingston and Arthur\'s Vale Historic Area which includes heritage elements

3. Anson Bay

Despite its small size, Anson Bay Beach is one of the island’s most arresting coastal destinations. The beach hugs the base of a soaring cliff face that hooks across from Anson Point. Appreciate the stunning beach view from the lookout at the top of the cliff and make your way down the winding trail to reach the sandy stretch at the bottom. Strolling along this secret cove, the only footprints in the sand are likely to be your own.
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Anson Bay Beach featuring rugged coastline and general coastal views

4. The Arches

Discover the Arches, a heritage site that continues to intrigue Norfolk Island’s historians and archaeologists. Nestled into an old estate known as Longridge settlement on the southwest of the island, the Arches are a series of impressive brick structures built during Norfolk Island’s convict era. Stroll around the site to speculate about the settlement’s history and take in the scenic countryside.
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The Arches showing building ruins and heritage elements

5. Mount Pitt

Check out magnificent views and exciting hiking trails on Mount Pitt, Norfolk Island’s second-highest peak. Rising to 1,050 feet (320 meters) above sea level, the mountain sits just below the summit of Mount Bates and is located within the Norfolk Island National Park. With commanding views across the island’s pine-dotted hillsides and the nearby islands in the South Pacific Ocean, Mount Pitt is a fantastic spot to appreciate the beauty of the island in its entirety.
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What to do in Norfolk Island

Discover the most popular places to visit in Norfolk Island

Kingston and Arthur\'s Vale Historic Area which includes heritage elements

Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area

4.5/5(41 reviews)

Take a walk through history when you visit this promenade of Georgian buildings dating back to the British Empire’s convict settlement on Norfolk Island.

Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area
The Arches showing building ruins and heritage elements

The Arches

4.5/5(28 reviews)

The mysterious ruins in southwestern Norfolk Island are a scenic spot for contemplating the island’s history and the secrets that still puzzle archaeologists.

The Arches
Norfolk Island showing a park and forest scenes

Norfolk Island Botanic Garden

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Norfolk Island Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Norfolk Island. Discover the coral reefs while you're in the area.

Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
Norfolk Island which includes general coastal views and a sunset

Kingston Jetty

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Jetty. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Kingston Jetty
Mount Pitt showing general coastal views, tranquil scenes and landscape views

Mount Pitt

4.5/5(34 reviews)

The low-rolling hillsides of Norfolk Island rise up to this central peak, which has a lookout and picnic tables overlooking a sweeping panorama of the island.

Mount Pitt
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Cockpit Waterfall

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cockpit Waterfall during your travels in Cascade. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Cockpit Waterfall
Norfolk Island featuring a church or cathedral

St Barnabas Chapel

5/5(5 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Norfolk Island with a visit to St Barnabas Chapel. Discover the coral reefs while you're in the area.

St Barnabas Chapel
Norfolk Island featuring general coastal views and a sunset

Lone Pine

You can learn about the history of Kingston with a stop at Lone Pine. Wander the marina or discover the area's coral reefs.

Lone Pine
Norfolk Island showing rocky coastline and general coastal views

Captain Cook Lookout

5/5(40 reviews)

Find out about the history of Norfolk Island when you take a trip to Captain Cook Lookout. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Captain Cook Lookout

 

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Day trip destinations from Norfolk Island

Burnt Pine as well as a small group of people

Burnt Pine