Thank you for your enquiry, that is correct a valid passport is required for all foreign & New Zealand citizens, however Australian citizens who do not hold a valid passport can obtain a document of identity; this is an official document that can only be used for travel between Australia & Norfolk Island, it is free of charge.
It is necessary to have a passport or document of identity because even though Norfolk Island is classified as an external territory of Australia, we are an international destination which means that all flights depart from the international airport/s so you are required to clear customs & immigration both on departure & arrival.
As part of our unique cutlural, social and political heritage, we have our own immigration, customs/quarantine, social & welfare, medical and taxation systems which are separate from the rest of the Commonwealth of Australia.
If you would like to know more about our government, legislations and laws, please log on to http://www.info.gov.nf/
The world of Norfolk is not so far away though; only a short flight around 2 hours from Brisbane, 2.5 hours from Sydney and/or Newcastle and 3.5 hours from Melbourne, or on the the other side of the ditch, 1.5 hours from Auckland in New Zealand.
I hope this information has been of help to you & that one day we will see you on the best place on earth, or as we here on Norfolk say "Da Bas Side Orn Earth!".
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