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Discover the incredible and historic Norfolk Island over 8 days. Enjoy this fully escorted tour with Phil Hoffmann Travel including flights from Adelaide, sightseeing, meals and more. Departure 20 March 2025
How can one small South Pacific Island contain so much diversity? In a breathtakingly beautiful environment, you can experience everything from relaxing in turquoise waters over coral reefs to soaking up history in a World Heritage listed area. There are museums and spaces to visit or to simply wander and soak up the stories. The Island’s environment is pristine, green, and abundant. Whether you are in the water, in a national park or simply just out and about, the beauty of this unspoilt Island!
Inclusions
Inclusions
Return economy class flights from Adelaide including taxes*
7 nights’ accommodation twin share at the South Pacific Resort
Transportation in a private air-conditioned coach.
Exclusive Groups Booking Bonus! Receive $50pp off Andrews Airport Parking, $50pp off the Total Tour Price or, one Wheelaboard (valued at $180) per booking.**
Sightseeing as per itinerary with entry fees
Meals including special experiences and themed nights
Escorted from Adelaide by a Phil Hoffmann Travel Tour Escort
Services of a professional driver/guide
Welcome drink
Pre-departure function and tour documentation
20 March Departure
Departs 20 March 2025 | Escorted by Deb Machnik
Itinerary
Day 1: 20 March 2025 Arrive Norfolk Island
Meet your tour escort, Deb Machnik, at Adelaide Airport and board the flight to Norfolk Island. On arrival you will be transferred to the South Pacific Resort Hotel to unpack and settle in before enjoying a welcome drink and talk about what to expect during your trip. Enjoy dinner at The Homestead Restaurant which is set in a 1930’s island home with a menu filled with seasonal produce, meat and seafood sourced on the island. (D) Stay: South Pacific Resort—7 nights
Day 2: 21 March 2025 Norfolk Island
After breakfast, take a half-day tour of Norfolk Island to visit historic Kingston and see the famous convict buildings, beautiful beaches, and golf course. Later tour the Melanesian Chapel. This evening step back in time and experience the thrill of a convict’s life by getting dressed up and enjoy an evening of feasting, singing, and dancing. (B,D)
Day 3: 22 March 2025 Norfolk Island
This morning enjoy a delicious BBQ breakfast with a scenic view after a walk exploring the lush Palm Glen Reserve. For the more active, take a leisurely 3.5 km walk through scenic Mt. Bates - the highest point on the island to Captain Cook Monument. Embark on the Green Fingers tour as you stroll through gardens that boast magnificent views, including the island's only maze, and a private garden while discovering the unique flora and fauna that are native to Norfolk. Get ready for a night of spinetingling stories and eerie encounters as the evening begins with a delicious dinner in a beautiful Georgian building, with a chance to mingle with other guests before for the ghostly adventure ahead. It's time to grab a lantern and wander through the ruins. Your guide will regale the group with tales of ghostly apparitions, tragic events, and mysterious happenings while you hear about the island's dark history. BYO Drinks. (B, AT, D)
Day 4: 23 March 2025 Norfolk Island
Enjoy breakfast at leisure this morning and then a well-prepared lunch at the hotel before embarking on the next tour. Be guided through the living showcase of Polynesian, convict, and Pitcairn Islander history and discover the stories behind the colonial headstones in the cemetery and the beautiful historic houses on Quality Row. Explore the New Gaol ruins, the Pier Store, Boat Shed, and Crank Mill, all of which offer a glimpse into the intriguing past of Norfolk Island. This evening enjoy a roast carvery dinner at the hotel with fellow travellers. (B, L, D)
Day 5: 24 March 2025 Norfolk Island
After breakfast learn about the colourful history of Norfolk Island’s most recent settlement - the Pitcairners and their descendants. View the magnificent homestead and gardens, ride in Norfolk’s first tour coach, view a film, visit a blacksmith’s forge, a WWII Army hut, and Museum of Memorabilia. After enjoying a light lunch back at the hotel, the afternoon is at your leisure. This evening, enjoy a 3-course progressive dinner and learn about the island’s rich culture and history from the locals. Each host and home has been carefully selected to showcase the island's rich culture, history with an insight into dayto-day life. (B, L, D)
Day 6: 25 March 2025 Norfolk Island
After breakfast, embark on a tour of the home of famous author Colleen McCullough. Colleen was a world-renowned author and called Norfolk Island home for almost 36 years. She and husband, Ric Robinson, created a luxurious hideaway and maintained their privacy to ensure that Colleen had the perfect environment for her writing. Lunch at the scenic Hilli Restaurant is followed by a visit to an amazing 360° panoramic painting, The Cyclorama. This painting brings to life the history of the Norfolk Island people and their connection with the infamous mutiny on the Bounty. Later enjoy a feast of Island dishes, salads, homemade bread, and fresh fried fish at the famous Island Fish Fry, followed by desserts and tea or coffee (BYO drinks). An evening tour of Kingston allows you to experience a different mood in the Convict Settlement. (B, L, D)
Day 7: 26 March 2025 Norfolk Island
Embark on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour after breakfast. The local boat drivers will share their knowledge of Norfolk’s unique marine life. View beautiful coral gardens and tropical fish inside the calm crystal waters of Norfolk’s lagoon. Travel to Anson Bay to visit a small hobby farm which has been instrumental in improving the local livestock industry. You will also see a demonstration at Norfolk’s major pottery barn and browse the Cottage Pottery Shop. After a delicious morning tea at a scenic location visit the local chocolate shop to learn about chocolate-making.Experience an unforgettable evening of murder, mystery, and mayhem while enjoying a delicious 3-course meal and interacting with the Commandant, Clergyman, and Convicts of the era, including true characters from the island's second settlement. (B, MT, D)
Day 8: 27 March 2025 Depart Norfolk Island
This morning, enjoy breakfast at the South Pacific Resort before being transferred to the airport for the flight home (B)
*Itinerary is subject to change and availability.
Dates/Prices
Depart
Return
Hosted by
Twin Share
Single Occupancy
20 March 2025
27 March 2025
Deb Machnik
$5,499pp
$6,199pp
Advertised price is based on per person twin share. Departures from other capital cities available. Only One Exclusive Groups Booking Bonus is offered per booking. Subject to minimum numbers.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
