Norfolk Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
external territory of Australia in the South Pacific Ocean, consisting of the island of the same name plus neighbouring islands
About Norfolk Island
The first known settlers in Norfolk Island were East Polynesians, but it seems that they had already departed before Captain Cook found the island. He named it after Lady Norfolk during his second voyage around the world and observed the presence of the tall Norfolk pine (Araucaria heterophylla), which he thought would be suitable for ship's masts, and patches of flax, that were presumed to be useful for sails. They weren't. The first European settlement was established by the British in 1788, a few months after the founded their first settlement in New South Wales. Some of the most capable men and women were sent from Sydney to the island, to exploit what Cook had observed. It was also hoped they could provide a source of food and other supplies to the struggling settlers in Sydney town
Top Attractions in Norfolk Island
Explore the best things to see and do in Norfolk Island:
- ★Anson Bay
- ★Botanic Garden
- ★Bounty Day
- ★Bridle Track
- ★Bumbora Reserve walk
- ★Captain Cook's Lookout
- ★Cemetery
- ★Charter Marine Tours on Phillip Island
Where to Eat in Norfolk Island
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Castaway Restaurant & Bar
- 🍴Dino's at Bumboras
- 🍴Golden Orb Bookshop Cafe
- 🍴High Tide Kitchen
- 🍴Hilli's Restaurant
- 🍴Hot Krust Bakery
Where to Stay in Norfolk Island
- 🏨Aloha Apartments
- 🏨Anson Bay Lodge
- 🏨Cascade Garden Apartments
- 🏨Castaway Norfolk Island
- 🏨Channers On Norfolk
- 🏨Cumberland Resort and Spa
Norfolk Island Travel Guide Sections
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