Norfolk Island Itinerary

16 to 24 May, 2024 – Fully Guided, All Transport, All-Inclusive, Most Abilities

TRAVELWISE can organise your flights from any state to join this tour. Travelwise will provide airport transfer from the Mid North Coast NSW, South to Sydney.

  (Airport Transfer) Mid North Coast NSW to Sydney

08.00am - Depart Harrington Bowling Club

08.30am - Depart Club Taree

09.00am - Depart Hallidays Point Caravan Park

09.20am - Depart Tuncurry Beach St Bus Shelter

09.30am - Depart Club Forster

09.35am - Depart Forster Keys

09.40am - Depart Golden Ponds

10.00am - Depart Boomerang Beach

11.30am - Arrive Heatherbrae Pies (morning tea at own leisure)

12.00am - Depart Heatherbrae Pies

12.30am - Depart Ibis Wallsend

02.30pm - Arrive Mantra Sydney Domestic Airport

Day 1

Meet & Greet Mantra Sydney Domestic Airport any time after 02.30pm

Present to reception with your Name / Travelwise. The receptionist will provide a room key and guide you to your room.

07.30pm - Meet & Greet Dinner Provided

Day 2

07.00am - Breakfast Provided

08.30am - Depart Mantra (Airport Shuttle Provided)

08.45am - Arrive Sydney International Terminal 1

10.45pm - Qantas Flight Departs                     

02.45pm - Arrive Norfolk Island Airport

03.45am - Depart Norfolk Airport (Pinetree Tours Coach)

04.00pm - Arrive South Pacific Resort (Greetings and Welcome Drinks)

04.45pm - Depart Resort Island Fish Fry Night (Pinetree Tours Coach)

Enjoy a feast of Island dishes, salads, homemade bread & fresh fried fish, followed by Island desserts, tea and coffee. The beautiful scenery from Puppy’s Point on Norfolk’s western coastline whilst enjoying some local entertainment.

09.00pm - Arrive Resort

Day 3

07.00am - Resort Breakfast Provided

08.30am - Depart Resor - Half Day Island Tour (Pinetree Tours Coach)

Visit Historic Kingston, Cascade, Longridge & much more. See and hear about the famous convict buildings, beautiful beaches & golf course, the renowned Melanesian Chapel, our Government, laws & lifestyle. Enjoy views from scenic spots on this full commentary conducted tour. Rest for a delicious morning or afternoon tea in the garden of an historic island home built by Fletcher Quintal – descendant of ‘Bounty’ mutineers Fletcher Christian & Matthew Quintal.

12.30pm - Resort Lunch Provided

free shuttle or walk to Burnt Pine free time

Burnt Pine is the largest town on Norfolk Island. It is the main commercial hub of the island, and travel from one side of the island to another generally involves passing through Burnt Pine as the island's sole thoroughfare runs through the town's centre.

07.00pm - Resort Dinner Provided

Day 4

07.00am - Resort Breakfast Provided

08.30am - Depart Resort - Convict Settlement Tour (Pinetree Tours Coach)

Join us on an in-depth tour of the World Heritage Listed Georgian settlement of Kingston. This whole area is a living showcase of Polynesian, convict and Pitcairn Islander history. We take you through the cemetery, where you will hear the history of the colonial headstones, as well as the old houses along Quality Row. You will also walk through the ruins of the New Gaol, see the Pier Store, Boat Shed and the Crank Mill - all of which must be seen to be believed. Trust us - the only way to truly experience the incredible history of Norfolk Island - is to see it for yourself

12.30pm - Resort Lunch provided

01.45pm - Depart Resort Christian’s Glass Bottom Boat (Pinetree Tours Coach)

Our two Norfolk Islanders, Donald & John, will share their knowledge of Norfolk’s unique marine life. Once you’ve ‘walked the plank’ with these ‘mutineer descendants’ it takes 60 seconds (yes one minute!) to be at the reef. View beautiful coral gardens & tropical fish inside the calm crystal waters of Norfolk’s lagoon. Donald & John provide full & interesting commentary on this environmental tour. With these two you should be prepared for a touch of Norfolk humour.

05.45pm - Depart Resort - Night as a Convict Dinner (Pinetree Tours Coach)

Experience life as a convict on Norfolk Island at this theatre-restaurant style evening. A enjoyable three course carvery dinner is served with a selection of drinks as guests are immersed in a cultural and historical night of singing and merry making. Convict outfits are provided to be worn on the night. These are pre-measured and delivered to your accommodation. Guests can get into the true feel of the night by wearing the outfits. The Night as a Convict is one of the most popular evenings on Norfolk Island.

09.30pm - Arrive Resort

Day 5

07.00am - Resort Breakfast Provided

08.30am - Depart Resort Norfolk Island Arts & Craft Markets (Pinetree Tours Coach)

10.30am - Depart Markets

12.00pm - Resort Lunch Provided

(Group split due to maximum numbers)

01.00pm - Group 1 Depart Resort - Fletcher’s Mutiny Cyclorama (2-minute walk)

01.30pm - Group 2 Depart Resort - Fletcher’s Mutiny Cyclorama (2-minute walk)

Walk inside a unique work of art, a continuous 360⁰ panoramic painting, and feel as though you are standing on a pier or ship deck and are part of the scenes.

02.30pm - Group 1 Arrive Resort

03.00pm - Group 2 Arrive Resort

06.15pm - Depart Resort Bounty Bar & Grill Dinner Provided (Pinetree Tours Coach)

09.00pm - Arrive Resort

Day 6

07.00am - Resort Breakfast Provided

08.30am - Depart Resort - Pitcairn Settlers Tour (Pinetree Tours Coach)

Learn about the colourful history of Norfolk Island’s most recent settlement – the Pitcairners & their descendants. Experience the history & culture of the Pitcairn Settlers. View the magnificent homestead gardens, including many of the traditional crops. Ride in Norfolk’s first tour couch, a model A Ford. View a film, visit a blacksmith’s forge, the original homestead, a WWII Army Hut & Museum of Memorabilia.

12.30pm - Resort Lunch Provided

06.00pm - Depart Resort - Progressive Dinner (Pinetree Tours Coach)

Enjoy a 3-course meal progressing to different Norfolk Island family homes. A fun night and a great way to meet the local people and sample some of the Island dishes.

09.30pm - Arrive Resort

Day 7

07.00am - Resort Breakfast Provided

(Group split due to maximum numbers)

09.30am - (Group 1 x 18 Guests) Depart Resort - Colleen McCullough Home Tour  (Pinetree Tours Coach) Group 2 free Time

The world-renowned author Colleen McCullough made Norfolk Island home in 1979 and stayed until her passing in 2015. Colleen created a majestic home on Norfolk Island with her husband Ric Robinson. Ric and Colleen’s home was never open to the public until her passing. This exclusive guided tour to the author’s magnificent property takes you through Ric and Colleen’s home, view some of their priceless collections from around the world.

12.00pm - Arrive Resort Lunch Provided

01.30am - (Group 2 x 18 Guests) Depart Resort - Colleen McCullough Home Tour (Pinetree Tours Coach) Group 1 free Time

07.00pm - Resort Dinner Provided

Day 8

07.00am - Resort Breakfast Provided

Free Time to enjoy the Island at your leisure

12.00pm - Resort Lunch Provided

01.00pm - Depart Resort Norfolk Indulgence Tour (Pinetree Tours Coach)

We start the Indulgence Tour on the south-eastern side of Norfolk Island, at Ball Bay - just another stunning bay with magnificent ocean views! Here you will learn all about how we get fuel ashore, as this is where our supply is unloaded. We then move on to Steeles Point, to enjoy the sheltered valleys behind the coastal cliffs. You may even spot a White Fairy Tern nesting in the forest! From here, we head to the Captain Cook Monument, a scenic lookout where you will stand at the spot on the northern coast where Captain James Cook and his officers landed in 1774. It has some of the best sea views on the Island, with offshore rock formations like Bird Rock and Elephant Rock. We will finish the day the way all fantastic days should end - with wine, cheese & crackers on Mount Pitt. The Lookout gives a 360° view of the whole island, so it will be a picnic to remember! Bonus visit to Island Spirits for a tour and tasting.

06.30pm - Resort Dinner Provided

07.45pm - Depart Resort - Wonderland by Night (Pinetree Tours Coach)

The setting is 10 acres of magical Norfolk pines & bushland lit up like an enchanted forest. Meander along (or ride in the ‘moon buggy’) a gentle winding path as our guide recites “The Mutiny on the Bounty”, poems and lights up the dioramas. Afterwards enjoy a light supper.

Day 9

07.00am - Resort Breakfast Provided

Free Time to enjoy the Island (lunch & Burnt Pine shopping at own leisure)

01.00pm - Depart Resort (Pinetree Tours Coach)

01.25pm - Arrive Norfolk Island Airport

03.25pm - Qantas Flight Departs Norfolk Island

05.15pm - Arrive Sydney International Airport

06.15pm - Depart Sydney International Airport (airport shuttle)

06.30pm - Arrive Sydney Domestic Airport (various flights to home cities)

(Airport Transfer) Sydney to Mid North Coast NSW

TRAVELWISE can organise your flights to any state from this tour. Travelwise Coach will provide coach transport from Sydney Domestic Airport to Mid North Coast NSW, dropping off passengers along the way.