Ask a Norfolk Island local is our blog to help you with any queries before you arrive here for a holiday. Norfolk Island is one of the most amazing places to visit but is totally unique to the rest of the world, so our visitors usually have queries before they travel. There is no better way to have your queries answered except by a local who knows. So ask our team of locals what you really want to know about the wonderful World of Norfolk.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
What can children do on holidays?
With the warmer months ahead Norfolk is a popular choice for a family holiday in the sun! So much to do, no travelling time, and such a safe Island. Here are some FREE options for the kids; Walk in the wild, mini golf, giant chess game, Lion's Club playground, NI Museums offer free entry for all school children and why not let the kids run wild and FREE in the National Parks or in the pristine lagoon of Emily Bay. Most tour operators offer children's rates and some eating out places offer children's menus. If mum and dad would like time to themselves, call into the Visitor Information Centre for a list of recommended baby sitters.
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
How many restaurants and cafes are there on Norfolk?
For such a small island, you will be pleasantly surprised with the choice of places to eat! Starting from cafes which are mostly located in town, family style restaurants that also offer children's menus, sporting clubs that have mostly blackboard menus to a la carte fine dining. The 'paddock to plate' experience is what it's all about and with all produce locally grown, you won't believe the taste! Freshly caught fish, local beef, traditional island dishes made with kumera, coconut or banana is just some of the choice. As a visitor, it's suggested you check the opening hours as some restaurants do close 1 or 2 nights a week. Ask the friendly staff at the Visitors Information Centre for more information.
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Monday, June 27, 2011
I'm young & adventurous, what can I do during my holiday?
Where to start?!.. sea kayaking, scuba diving, deep sea fishing and swimming, bushwalking through National Parks and reserves, take a boat trip to the outer island Phillip for a day of trekking, mountain bike riding, horse riding, paint ball, 4WD, spoilt for choice with sports facilities such as tennis, zumba, golf, archery and squash.
Click here to view a new promotional video, starring, directed and produced by a group of young locals, it will certainly inspire you to book a holiday today!
Click here to view a new promotional video, starring, directed and produced by a group of young locals, it will certainly inspire you to book a holiday today!
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
What are my choices of accommodation
There are over 60 accommodation properties on Norfolk Island to choose from! We have resort hotels which offer reception, restaurant, pools and hotel rooms, self contained, cottages, houses and units. The standard of accommodation is graded each year by AAA an Australian star rating system. There are also a handful of properties who now boast the Green star for their environmentally friendly standards. Most of the properties are located in town close to shops, cafes and restaurants and others just out of town (perhaps a 2minute drive away!) with amazing sea views or to the National Parks. Some properties include hire cars and the owner will meet you at the airport on arrival. Have a look at the World of Norfolk website to view all accommodation properties, the facilities and rates on offer.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Can you do a day trip to Pitcairn Island?
Pitcairn Island is located many 1000's km East of Norfolk Island, and you can only get there by boat from New Zealand or Tahiti. There is no airstrip on the Island. The tyranny of distance has not deterred the language being spoken on both islands. Did you know on the 8th June every year we commemorate the landing of the Pitcairners who arrived to Norfolk Island on the Morayshire in 1856.
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