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The 19th of March 2020 will be the 230th anniversary of the wrecking of HMS Sirius on the reef at Norfolk Island.  She was the flagship of the First Fleet and her wrecking was undoubtedly the most serious event to occur during the early life of both the Port Jackson and Norfolk Island settlements. This important anniversary in Australian history is one that the Norfolk Island Travel Centre is intending to mark and to do so they have organised an exceptional week of events with special guest presenter Graham Seal, author of Great Convict Stories and Professor of Folklore at Curtin University. 

Graham will spotlight many extraordinary happenings and convicts, including those who lived through this tumultuous event.  Other honorary guests are history and folklore specialists Don and Sue Brian, who have uniquely collected the stories, songs and poems of convicts, whalers and others from this period. These events offer the opportunity to honour a convict, marine and free settler ancestor heritage; delve deeper into the writing of convict lives and stories; plus increase understandings of the importance of this devastating event in the Nation’s history. 


The Norfolk Island Travel Centre would like to extend an invitation to join them at the below events - a must for anybody with ancestry from the First Fleet, convict descendants or interest in this period in history.

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Tweed and Gold Coast based Terry’s Tours in conjunction with Norfolk Island Travel Centre welcomed a group of twenty eight travellers to Norfolk this last week. Escorted by Lynne Sullivan, they’ve enjoyed a week of fun and touring around the Island.

Staying at and well looked after by South Pacific Resort, the group has explored the Island on a number of tours including: Half Day Island tour, Convict Settlement Tour, History in the Making tour, Xtian Brothers Cheese tour, Breakfast Bushwalk, Hilli Goat Tour “The Norfolk Whey” , Fletcher’s Mutiny Cyclorama followed by lunch at Hilli Restaurant and Pitcairn Settlers Village. 

To revive themselves from each day’s activity and also add in some extra evening dinners and entertainment, the group enjoyed a few 2-course dinners at South Pacific Resort, Progressive Dinner to island homes, 2-course dinner at Bowling Club Bistro and Island Fish fry at sunset.

At the end of such a great week seeing the Island, Maria and the team at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre wish Lynne and all the Terry’s Tour travellers a safe trip home. We hope the memories of this holiday will stay with you a long time.

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The combined Probus group of Moss Vale have led a group of 21 Probus Club members on a fabulous Norfolk Island holiday over the past week. The Probus Club of Moss Vale is situated in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales and draws its membership from the towns of Moss Vale, Bowral and Mittagong as well as the surrounding villages such as Robertson, Bundanoon, Sutton Forest, Exeter and Berrima.

The Moss Vale combined Probus group has a philosophy of Fellowship, Friendship and Fun. The focus of the Club is social interaction between members and this is facilitated by outings and activities.

Staying at Aloha Apartments the group enjoyed a number of tours and activities, with the majority individually chosen during the week. This meant that a great range of tours were experienced – most likely they have collectively travelled virtually across most roads on the island! During the day the group have attended the following tours; Half Day Island Orientation Tour, Convict Settlement Tour, Fletcher’s Mutiny Cyclorama, Devonshire Tea Next door at Hilli Restaurant, Behind the Hedges Tour, Colleen McCullough Home Tour, and the Pitcairn Settlers Village Tour. During the evenings the group took part in the Progressive Dinner to Island Homes, Island Fish Fry, Sound & Light Show and a Farewell Dinner at Hilli Restaurant.

From Rebecca, Helen and the team at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre we wish the Moss Vale combined Probus group a safe journey home and look forward to welcoming you back to Norfolk Island again soon.

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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Yes it’s a mini plane! This week a group of local and 26 visiting model aero flyers have been taking on the ‘Norfolk Island Fly In, Allen Danvers Challenge’ and flying the crystal clear skies of Norfolk Island. Participating flyers brought over a range of electric planes and gliders for flying this week, all especially freighted over.

One flyer brought over something extra special this year, Randall showed off his “Sapphire” model from Land Down Under Aerosports. Many of the flyers have wonderful memories running through fields chasing free flight models. One of the latest revelations in RC (remote control) is to relive those classic times resizing some of the classic free flight models and making them RC. The Sapphire aims to captures the essential nostalgic look and flight performance of the period.

Over the past seven years the success of this annual event means it has become the highlight of the year for many flyers. One of the reasons it works so well is that Norfolk Island is a pretty unique model-aero flying destination due to the variety of places to fly from according to conditions and that are all only 5 - 10 minutes away. Visitors are blessed with receiving the ‘local knowledge’ from the local club who share their favourite flying spots around the Island and recognise which spots will be ideal in specific weather. From one side of the island to the other, and one valley to another - Norfolk’s micro-climates ensured there was nearly always a suitable place to launch from. Of course each location provided its own pretty spectacular backdrop to mini jet’s darting across the horizon.

Flying locations this week included early mornings at Kingston, each afternoon at Cemetery Bay, Ball Bay and on private properties. The guys would like to especially thank David and Margaret Buffett and Mat and Natalie Christian for use of their land. They would also like to thank Sam from Pine Tree Tours for the Fish Fry, CASA - Norfolk Island Airport for permission to fly at the airport and Norfolk Island Regional Council for permit.

As hosts for the week the local Norfolk Island Model Aero Club organised not only a great week of flying but also socialising with plenty of time to catch up with friends. From Helen and everyone at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre we wish the Tingalpa Model Aero Club and other Club members a good trip home today. We certainly hope to see you all back next year for another fabulous Norfolk Island Fly In, Allan Danvers Challenge.

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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Yes it’s a mini plane! This week a group of local and 26 visiting model aero flyers have been taking on the ‘Norfolk Island Fly In, Allen Danvers Challenge’ and flying the crystal clear skies of Norfolk Island. Participating flyers brought over a range of electric planes and gliders for flying this week, all especially freighted over.

One flyer brought over something extra special this year, Randall showed off his “Sapphire” model from Land Down Under Aerosports. Many of the flyers have wonderful memories running through fields chasing free flight models. One of the latest revelations in RC (remote control) is to relive those classic times resizing some of the classic free flight models and making them RC. The Sapphire aims to captures the essential nostalgic look and flight performance of the period.

Over the past seven years the success of this annual event means it has become the highlight of the year for many flyers. One of the reasons it works so well is that Norfolk Island is a pretty unique model-aero flying destination due to the variety of places to fly from according to conditions and that are all only 5 - 10 minutes away. Visitors are blessed with receiving the ‘local knowledge’ from the local club who share their favourite flying spots around the Island and recognise which spots will be ideal in specific weather. From one side of the island to the other, and one valley to another - Norfolk’s micro-climates ensured there was nearly always a suitable place to launch from. Of course each location provided its own pretty spectacular backdrop to mini jet’s darting across the horizon.

Flying locations this week included early mornings at Kingston, each afternoon at Cemetery Bay, Ball Bay and on private properties. The guys would like to especially thank David and Margaret Buffett and Mat and Natalie Christian for use of their land. They would also like to thank Sam from Pine Tree Tours for the Fish Fry, CASA - Norfolk Island Airport for permission to fly at the airport and Norfolk Island Regional Council for permit.

As hosts for the week the local Norfolk Island Model Aero Club organised not only a great week of flying but also socialising with plenty of time to catch up with friends. From Helen and everyone at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre we wish the Tingalpa Model Aero Club and other Club members a good trip home today. We certainly hope to see you all back next year for another fabulous Norfolk Island Fly In, Allan Danvers Challenge.

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Norfolk Island RSL-Sub-Branch and Norfolk Island Travel Centre warmly invite people to Norfolk Island to attend Pacific Peace 2020. Pacific Peace 2020 is an initiative of The Norfolk Island RSL Sub-Branch and the community of Norfolk Island in association with the Norfolk Island Regional Council (NIRC), and the Commonwealth of Australia to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII in the Pacific and Norfolk Island's significant contribution to the war effort.

More than 15 events will be held between 8-15 August 2020 to celebrate 75 years of peace in the Pacific.  It is highly recommend to purchase the additional Pacific Peace 75th Anniversary Package for $550pp which includes tickets to all 15 events. Plus more to be announced!

Norfolk Island contributed greatly to the world war efforts with the highest per capita personnel involvement in the Commonwealth nations of the world for both WWI and WWII. The island was a key contributor as a forward base for aircraft and the New Zealand Army, as one of the links in the supply chain to activities happening further north, and also as a hub for radio and radar transmissions to assist the allies with primary intelligence on ship locations, movements and strategies.

2020 is soon approaching and now is the time to lock in your place to attend this momentous event. To secure your spot is just a $200 commitment and then pay off your package over 5 months with full amount due 24^th April 2020. Please email Helen at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre at helen@travelcentre.nf or free call 1800 1400 66 for further information.

Make sure to take advantage of Norfolk Island Travel Centre’s group travel discounts. Get your group of 10+ together and experience accommodation benefits where one person can stay for free.  The saving can be made by the key organiser of a group, or shared across everyone to bring costs down. Contact Helen today for conditions and more info!

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This week the Norfolk Island Travel Centre has again welcomed Belinda Biggs and an enthusiastic group of artists to the island for her annual ‘Belinda Biggs Norfolk Island Painting Holiday’. Inspired by the Island’s natural beauty Belinda has again shared her love of Norfolk with her students who have enjoyed exploring the island, painting and drawing the stunning scenery and flora & fauna with Watercolours, Coloured Pencils, Pen & Wash, Graphite or Pastels.

This year Belinda’s booked out group consisted of 12 painters and also some non-painters.  They’ve had a busy week of painting, dining, and touring while staying at Aloha Apartments. In between painting workshops in picturesque placements around Norfolk, the group managed to also enjoy some sightseeing, local shopping and general relaxation.

Belinda is a leading Australian botanical artist, internationally recognised for her wildlife and botanical art and also well known and awarded in other genre painting and drawing work. Her painting NSW Waratah exhibited in the prestigious ‘Focus on Nature XIII’ at the New York State Museum was acquired for their permanent collection, and she was subsequently invited to submit another work for their next exhibition.  In addition Belinda has been included in the German publication, ‘Who’s Who in Visual Arts – 50 Masters of Realistic Imagery’! As an artist she is passionate about Norfolk; “I just love it, everywhere you look there is something to be painted”.

We wish Belinda and her group all the best in their future artistic endeavours and look forward to welcoming Belinda back with another keen group of artists in the future.

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Travel experiences truly come into their own when you have a camera in your hands and you can actually capture the essence of the fantastic locations you visit. A lucky group of aspiring photographer’s learnt how to encapsulate the best of Norfolk Island from the best this week on Ian Rolfe’s annual Southern Lightscapes Photography Tour.

Together with the Norfolk Island Travel Centre, Ian has been bringing groups to Norfolk for many years - as he says “I absolutely love Norfolk Island, and it’s assuredly my favourite South Pacific destination”. It’s always wonderful to welcome back Ian Rolfe to Norfolk Island and with this being his 17^th trip to the Island, he is not only a wonderful friend to the Island but also knows the greatest places to follow the sun and stars around the island to get that perfect shot. Most days the group have captured first morning light, afternoon shadows and dusky evenings as a backdrop to dramatic seascapes, rolling valleys, historic buildings, our fauna and flora. Photos taken during these some thirty sessions have then been worked on in the evenings over workshops on editing and constructive feedback from Ian. In between taking photos the group has also enjoyed a number of tours including the Half Day Island Tour, Progressive Diner, and a photoshoot with locally produced lunch at the Hilli Goat Farm.

Members of the group commented on their early morning shoot at Cemetery Bay that they learn so much from shooting with such an experienced photographer who ‘knows the land’. There are bound to be some very impressive photos of Norfolk Island being taken home by each person in this group.

Copies of Ian’s personally signed book ‘Norfolk Island Ian Rolfe Photography’ are available at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre office opposite the RSL and sell for $59. They are a beautiful coffee table book and an excellent present for friends and family both on and off-Island. Please call in to view a copy.

From Karen and the Norfolk Island Travel Centre team, we say it’s been wonderful to welcome you back Ian and we wish you and your group and safe journey home and look forward to welcoming you back again one day soon.

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Adam Woodhams in conjunction with Norfolk Island Travel Centre warmly welcomed a group of 18 visitors for a week’s holiday on Norfolk Island. Adam is a garden writer and photographer, radio presenter and video presenter. Adam first travelled to Norfolk Island over five years ago covering a story for Gardening Australia magazine and instantly recognised the Island as the very special home of a welcoming and gracious people, a place overflowing with natural beauty, rich with history, awash with wonderful food and a diversity of dining. He was also taken by the way the Island presents as an inspirational showcase of sustainability and environmental techniques. Adam has been an enthusiastic ‘ambassador’ for Norfolk Island ever since!

The group embarked on an itinerary that Adam personally designed to showcase his favourite aspects of the Island through many tours, foodie eateries and garden haunts. To kick start the week the group attended a Scenic BBQ Dinner with Adam, the next day the half-day Island tour provided a great overview and orientation to the island and tours to come. These included a Dinner with Adam at Hilli Restaurant, Norfolk Island History Tour, Dinner with Adam at Castaway Hotel, Morning with Jane at Music Valley, Lunch at The Golden Orb Café, High Tea Luncheon at Forrester Court, Gourmet Delights, Picnic Lunch at The Botanical Gardens, Hilli Goat Tour – The Norfolk Whey (incl. Lunch) and a 2-course Farewell Dinner at Dino’s Restaurant.

On behalf of Norfolk Island Travel Centre we hope Adam and all his escorted tour members have had a wonderful Norfolk Island holiday.  We look forward to welcoming you back again one day soon.

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After a fabulous week of country music performers at this year’s Norfolk Island Country Music Festival, the Norfolk Island Travel Centre are now accepting reservations for 2020. Accolades for the Norfolk Island Country Music Festival from performers, group leaders, visitors and media are all unanimous – this is one Festival to have on your bucket-list!

Now is the time to reserve your place for the Festival, which can easily be achieved by contacting Christan at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre for an Information Pack outlining all your accommodation options. To make sure you don’t miss out on your top choice (for example there are only several places located within easy walking distance to the venue).

When you register now you will be the first to receive Line-up and pass details as soon as they are released. Please don’t delay emailing or calling Christan at christan@travelcentre.nf on 0800 0088 10. All that is required now to reserve your place is a $200 deposit.

If you have a number of friends interested in travelling for the Festival, please let Christan know as there are some accommodation benefits she can secure for you when 10+ stay together including one person being free of charge!

“Thank you both for making a 73 year old's dream come true! I had a magical time partly due to your great, efficient, friendly organising of the trip.”

S.Stone – Attended Country Music 2019

“Just going on record to say how much I love Norfolk Island! The people, food, lifestyle - everything!!! Such a fantastic country Music Festival set in absolute paradise! Bucket list - tick!”

- Luke O’Shea, performer at the 2016 Festival

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With thanks to sponsor Castaway Hotel, pair up to compete on Norfolk Island at this exciting new event on the Norfolk Island golf calendar – The Castaway Pairs Invitational Tournament. With $5,000 worth of prizes, the competition is open to anyone with an official handicap. The tournament is a pairs event with both mixed and same gender partners eligible to enter. Held over 3 consecutive days from 25 May – 28 May 2020, 18 holes are played each day with three different 4 Ball pair games being 4 Ball Best Stableford, 4 ball Aggregate Stableford and 4 Ball Best Ball Matchplay.

Event sponsor Castaway Hotel have the perfect accommodation for you, including a great bar and deck to relax on at the end of each day! Sarah and Tony Watts are a young local couple and proprietors of Castaway Hotel, which comprises newly refurbished accommodation, a bar and a la carte restaurant. You’ll feel welcome and relaxed from the moment you arrive and as you’ll be centrally located to all cafes, shops and restaurants accessing after-golf activities will be easy. 

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The secret is out, 2019 was a sell-out and so will 2020! Spots are now available for 2020 get in early to secure your spot at the legendary Norfolk Island Ballroom Dancing Week.

Join us for a magical week of dancing, socialising and fun. A time to make new dancing friends, learn new dance routines and enjoy a marvellous South Pacific Holiday. This event is so popular within the dancing community that the limited spaces available usually book up well in advance. Make sure you get in early to avoid disappointment.

To secure both a spot in the festival and also your first preference accommodation choice, please don’t delay in contacting Helen at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre to receive a full Information Pack detailing how to make your reservation. The Pack details a number of accommodation choices, however if you have a preferred place to stay and you don’t see it listed please let Helen know and she can obtain a quote for you.

This year’s dress up theme will be 'Christmas in July' - Set up the tree and the Chrissy lights, then grab your favourite Christmas fancy dress costumes for a festive time in July!

You can reach Helen at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre on  1800 1400 66 or email helen@travelcentre.nf to reserve your place.

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After a fantastic tournament in July 2019, Norfolk Island continues to uphold our stellar reputation as one of the best 3D archery field tournaments in the pacific. Spots are now open for the 18th annual Norfolk Island Travel Centre 3D Archery Championships in July 2020.

The club will be presenting a week to suit the whole family with 3D events organised for all ages including “cub” divisions, adult compound, recurve and long bow.  Conveniently held during school holidays, the Norfolk Island Champs are excellent for junior shooters to take part in their first international competition. A Traditional Shoot day adds to the fun and is a great opportunity for the kids to feel the spirit of ‘Robin Hood’!  As always family and friends not competing who travel with you are welcome to join in the many social activities with the club after the shoot each day.

Norfolk Island Travel Centre has proudly been the major sponsor of the Archery Championships for 18 years. They have prepared excellent priced holiday packages as detailed on their website to make sure everyone in your family can enjoy this week. Please contact Helen by emailing helen@travelcentre.nf or freecall 1800 1400 66 to receive a full information pack.

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Following the sad closure of the Wild Mob conservation project, there was the possibility that we would lose this valuable program that is such a support to our island’s conservation efforts. In this case, National Parks stepped up to lead project activities alongside local Margaret Christian and long term volunteer Mark Hallam.

Five adventurous volunteers volunteered their time last week to clean up our environment and return precious habitat for our endangered and endemic species. Over the week they worked on the Norfolk Island fauna, flora, monitoring, weeding and planting mainly at Captain Cooks Monument. The tight knit group reportedly planted over 300 native plants at Cooks Monument including planting native Flax plants next to the track to the Cooks Lookout. They also spent their time exhaustively weeding Coral Berry, Hawaiian Holly and African Olive weeds from the bush at Cooks Monument.

Outside Captain Cook’s Lookout, Mervyn Buffett’s private ‘Fairy Glen’ Conservation Area also had the benefit of their attention and the volunteers were treated to Merv’s wonderful fruit and veg. This was a great opportunity for these visitors to go onto a private property and engage with real locals. In addition to their conservation tasks the team attended a Half Day Island Tour, The Norfolk Whey Hilli Goat Farm Tour Including a light luncheon and glass of wine, and a farewell dinner at Paradise Hotel. Luckily the group was blessed with beautiful weather but plans were made ahead of time in case they weren’t so lucky. Helen Bracken had a backup plan of private tours and activities down at the museum if the weather turned south.

As we say goodbye to these volunteer conservation visitors, from everyone at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre we wish all the volunteers a wonderful trip and a safe journey home. We say thank you for the good environmental work you have undertaken for our Island and hope to see you back on island again one day soon.

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November is just around the corner and time is running out to plan and book your trip to this year’s Norfolk Island Bird Week. Norfolk Island's premier event for bird watchers, hear from the Island's local bird experts and take part in a census of endangered and endemic species.

The Norfolk Island Group is a globally important biodiversity hotspot and has been designated as an ‘Important Bird Area’ by Birdlife International. During Norfolk Island Bird week 2019 we will be aiming to undertake a census of some of Norfolk’s endangered bird species and also an attempt to locate the white breasted white eye, no confirmed sightings of which have been made in 20 years. We invite those attending Bird week to be involved in these important science projects.

To get you here to bird watch and learn from the great Margaret Christian (local expert) the Norfolk Island Travel Centre has excellent value Holiday Packages including return airfares, 7 night’s accommodation, 7 days car hire and more.  Final payment is due no later than 12th August 2019, so contact Joyce at the Travel Centre today by email at joyce@travelcentre.nf or call on 1800 1400 66.

A spring-time bird watching holiday on Norfolk Island – what could be better!

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Calling all veteran aged tennis players, you are invited to be part of the 30^th Norfolk Island Cheryl Tennis Club’s annual Veterans Competition. That’s 30 years of the Norfolk Island Cheryl Tennis Club hosting visitors for competitive tennis and socialising on our picturesque pacific island. Now is the time to lock in your travel plans and ensure your spot, this year will be a popular one.

We have organised a 10 night Holiday Package allowing you to participate in opening and farewell events, play your games and also enjoy any non-tennis activities you’d like to join. This is also a great week for non-playing family and friends to join you on a Norfolk Island holiday together - they are welcome at all social events (tickets can be separately purchased) – and of course cheer you on during your games!

Please contact the Norfolk Island Travel Centre on 1800 1400 66 or email maria@travelcentre.nf and we will send you an Information Pack with your accommodation choices. If you have a preferred place to stay, please let me know. From there a $200 deposit will secure your place!

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Norfolk Island’s leading on-island wholesaler and retailer of Holiday Packages for event, group and escorted travel is Norfolk Island Travel Centre and they are proud to announce the launch of a newly redesigned website at https://www.norfolkislandtravelcentre.com/.  For over 35 years Norfolk Island Travel Centre (NITC) has specialised in promoting and bringing visitors to their island home.

The new site features a streamlined, cleaner design with improved functionality and access to the travel information visitors are seeking.  Overall it will help potential visitors to choose Norfolk Island as their preferred travel destination and move through making initial enquiries to bookings.

NITC owner Rebecca Christian feels a special responsibility, drive and pride in bringing visitors to her Island home. Growing up, living and raising a family within the small, tightly connected community of Norfolk Island means she not only knows the island well, but also where to go and who to engage to bring to life new events and group and escorted travel to the Island. Employing staff who are either also born-and-bred on Norfolk or have lived there for many years, has resulted in team-knowledge that is second to none and a genuine opportunity for visitors to ‘meet the locals’.

“We are ‘Real People’ and ‘Real Locals’ who seek to create ‘Real Experiences’ for our clients. As passionate locals we genuinely want them to love our Island, its people and experiences as much as we do. We understand that journey begins before they even arrive, via our website. We are thrilled to debut our new website which reflects our knowledge of the island and the personable service that you will receive when you book with us.”

The new website brings together every aspect of planning a Norfolk Island holiday into one space. Users have the ability to browse;

• A large variety of Holiday Packages for individuals, groups and escorted travel
• The best and current Hot Deals
• A full calendar of Norfolk Island Events
• Tours & Activities comprehensive listing to easily plan a holiday
• Everything needed to plan Getting Here
• Conference and incentive travel
• All About the people and services NITC offer

Norfolk Island Travel Centre’s connection with local businesses provides exclusive savings on travel packages that they pass on to their customers. Highly valuing its community responsibilities NITC works closely with the Islands sporting, arts, music, service and other clubs to support the annual events they run.

NITC's new website will be updated on a regular basis with news of exclusive travel deals, new event promotion and Norfolk Island news. Visitors are encouraged to explore the website and sign up for Norfolk Island Travel Centres’ eNewsletter and receive regular direct information.

Rebecca says: “As a seventh generation descendant of Fletcher Christian operating a locally run business, my colleagues and I are not only dedicated to promoting our island home – it’s our passion”

For further information contact:

Roshelle Halatau, Marketing and PR manager: roshelle@travelcentre.nf  or Phone: 1800 1400 66

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This week we welcomed 93 dancers to Norfolk Island to take part in the legendary Norfolk Island Social Ballroom Dancing Week. There's a reason why this event sell's out year after year months in advance. As with past years there were many dancers who returned to the Island for the week, and they were joined by a number of first time visiting dancers.

Dancers were treated to a week of dancing workshops, socialising, themed dinner dances and amazing costumes! Over 6 workshops dancers learnt new choreography with returning coaches Jan Lawrence and Tanya Kershaw. Since they visited themselves and fell in love with our island, Jan and Tanya have returned to teach ballroom each year for 23 years.

At night dancers attended 5 evening dances, including this year’s themed night ‘Purple & Blue’.  Rawson Hall was transformed into a blue and purple wonderland, with blue trees and shrubbery it was like something out of a Dr Seuss book. The dancers really outdid themselves this year and dug deep into their creative imaginations for some awesome outfits. Many recognisable characters made an appearance including the Joker, Popeye and Olive, Mad Hatter, B1 & B2, plus Doctors, Nurses and Police Officers. Congratulations to the Best Dressed winners.

Dancers pulled out their best frocks and dancing shoes for the favourite Farewell Supper Ball where they waltzed, tangoed, Cha Cha’ed, Rhumbaed and danced the night away.

At the end of an incredible week of dancing, dressing up, socialising and touring, Helen and all the team at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre wish this year’s visiting dancers a safe journey home. It has been such a pleasure to welcome you to this special year of Social Ballroom Dancing on Norfolk Island – and we look forward to seeing you back here again, places are already filling up for next year. Shall we waltz into 2020?

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It’s time again to announce our extremely popular Norfolk Island Autumn Ukulele Festival, the 2020 festival has been moved to May and we’d love you to be here to join in the fun.

Uke players and musicians of all levels are invited to attend. The “cultural stew” of Aussies and Kiwis join with Bounty Pitcairn descendants and their unique culture, Norf’k language songs and Island dancers.

You and your group are welcome to perform during the Yuukalieli Showcase and share your talents during workshops and other performances. Previous attendants rave about the fun atmosphere and the unique musical blends that come from a fusion of talented visitors with different cultures.

Get your group together of 10+ and experience accommodation benefits with some properties, where one person can stay for free.  The saving can be made by the key organiser of a group, or shared across everyone to bring costs down. Please contact Joyce for full conditions and further information.

Make time now to lock in your plans for the 2020 Autumn Uke Festival. We’d love to welcome you to the Island.

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Who’s ready to dance into the new decade? Join Kate in April 2020 for the entertaining antics, pure fun, fabulous food and incredible dancing that are all part of Kate Simpkin’s ‘Norfolk Island Line Dancing Festival’.

There are so many reasons why people who have travelled with Kate Simpkin choose to do it again and return for another of her annual Norfolk Island Line Dancing Festival’s. If this is your first time you’re about to find out why and  for returning dancers – welcome back, we just know you’re going to love this trip as much as your last.

There’s always a special zing in the air when the indomitable Kate Simpkin is on Norfolk with her Line Dancers. This year’s jam packed program involves multiple Line Dancing Sessions with Kate and SIX Social Line Dancing nights all with their own exciting themes. Kate has put together her own optional extra Kate’s 5 Star Extras Package where she has selected a few of her favourite restaurants and tours, like a Seriously Chocolate lunch with bubbles and chocolate tasting!

Please call Teresa on 1800 1400 66 or email teresa@travelcentre.nf for any further information, or to reserve your place on the trip. As numbers are strictly limited, please don’t delay too long in contacting us to avoid disappointment.

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It’s been a brilliant year of Bowling on Norfolk Island and now is the time to begin organising your bowls group to visit Norfolk Island in 2020.

Club members on Norfolk Island genuinely enjoy bowlers of all levels of playing ability visiting the island for friendly games and tournaments throughout the year. Our Local Club is very keen to play alongside you and your Club’s members.

Throughout the calendar year our local Bowls Club has three annual tournaments – the NIO Classic Triples, the South Pacific Pairs and the signature 59^th Bounty Fours Tournament. Of course club members from all over Australia and New Zealand are welcome to travel as a group or individually for any of these.

We take all the hard work out of organising your trip with Holiday Package’s combining airfares, 7 nights’ accommodation, 7 days car hire and any other tours and activities you’d like. Please contact Joyce for a full information pack for any of these Tournaments with details of all package inclusions and accommodation options. There are a number of accommodation places within walking distance of the Club making this an easy, safe and great value holiday. Especially don’t delay in contacting Joyce if you’d like to join us for the NIO Classic Triples which is only three months away!

We would welcome putting together a package and itinerary for your Club members, please contact Joyce on email joyce@travelcentre.nfor freecall 1800 140066. Start planning now for your Cub’s 2020 Norfolk Island bowling holiday!

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The Norfolk Island Pistol Association warmly invites you to their 2019 Norfolk Island Travel Centre Pistol Shooting Championships to be held 7 – 12 December 2019. As the event’s major sponsor, we would be delighted to organise your travel to bring you our beautiful island.

The competition is open to all registered pistol club and association members. A social hands-on, “patch your own targets” event, the tournament consists of standard pistol, air pistol, sports pistol (mens and ladies), centre fire and 50 pistol and is held within an outdoor 15 bay club, situated on the cliff top of beautiful Anson Bay.

Combine this unique tournament with plenty of time to immerse yourself in the beauty of Norfolk Island’s beaches, stroll or bike through our magnificent rainforests chill out on our pristine beaches or just enjoy a break away from it all. Norfolk Island has all the makings for a wonderful holiday and start to this summer.

We have interest from some Clubs to bring a team of juniors with them this year. Our team will be pleased to provide advice on bringing a team of juniors from your club including discounts available when 10+ travel together, best accommodation options and tours and activities the kids will enjoy when not competing.  Please email Christian from the Norfolk Island Travel Centre at christan@travelcentre.nf or call me on freecall 1800 1400 66.

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Keep your eyes high at the 40th Norfolk Island International Clay Target Championships in 2020! That’s 40 years of the Norfolk Island Clay Target Association hosting visitors for competitive shooting and socialising atop picturesque Anson Bay.

A popular shoot with limited spaces, organisers recommend booking now to travel for the upcoming shoot 02 – 07 February 2020. Put simply this shoot is a “Great week, great people, great everything” C.S. New Zealand. Now is the time to lock in your travel plans and ensure your spot, this year will be a big one.

The Norfolk Island Clay Target Association hosts visitors atop Anson Bay, one of the most scenic spots on the island, for a week of competitive shooting and socialising with local club members and visiting Australian and New Zealand visitors.

Events include 25 Skeet, 10 Pair Double Rise, 25 Single Barrel, 25 Points Score, 25 Ball Trap & 25 Single Rise (D/B).

There’s another side to travelling to the championships, shooters, family and friends enjoy a holiday on Norfolk Island at the same time. The championships are held late summer and it’s the perfect time to visit and enjoy the beaches, deep sea fishing, snorkeling and all activities on offer.

There are 7 night packages from Brisbane and Sydney. A 10 night option is recommended for those departing Sydney in order to have practice rounds on Saturday and Sunday before the comp begins on Monday.

If you have a group of 10+ from your Club and would like to stay at the same accommodation property, please let us know as there are excellent discounts available. For details and Information Packs please contact Joyce at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre at joyce@travelcentre.nf or on 1800 1400 66.

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Joy Adams really needs no introduction to kiwi country music fans. She’s a multi-award winning performer, regularly appearing at festivals and showcases throughout NZ, Australia and further afield. Blessed with a natural flair for comedy, singing and song writing, her first album included NZCMA’s Best Country Song: ‘Come Home Baby Darling’ and she recently released her 16th Album: ‘In His Loving Car’.

We were thrilled when Joy agreed to escort a trip for the festival this year as well as perform a number of times during the week. Arriving on one of the charter flights Joy’s group of seventeen NZ country music fans have loved staying at Burnt Pine Boutique Apartments.  Their week got off to an excellent start with some delicious food at a welcome dinner at Paradise Hotel.

The next day Joy’s performance at the Kiwi Lunch at Paradise Hotel was well received – what a great lunch and time to savour the combined talents of the performers. Dinner at the Bowling Club finished off the weekend with everyone ready for the Festival to start. During the Festival Joy joined in at a great gig at the RSL on Monday, as well as Twilight Gigs at the RSL on Wednesday and Friday. An Island Fish Fry was enjoyed by all also during this busy week.

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Dennis is of course New Zealand’s best-selling country music artist, well known for hosting the TV show ‘My Country Song’ and a series of popular albums. No stranger to Norfolk Island, he has performed and escorted numerous groups to our Country Music Festivals over the years – indeed it’s almost impossible to imagine it without him! This year Dennis escorted twenty-two in his group, who all had a brilliant week of music and fun.

Arriving on Saturday’s charter flight and staying at Aloha Apartments on their first night the group enjoyed the delicious flavours of their meal at The Local. On Sunday Dennis was of course in the line-up at the Kiwi Country Music Concert and Lunch – such a great time and enjoyed by all in the group. Also dining at the Bowling Club on Sunday night, everyone went to bed well primed for the Festival performances to begin the next day.

Many in the group joined other tours and activities in addition to the Festival performances and an Island Fish Fry dinner. It’s been a busy week for the group, who no doubt will return home today having thoroughly enjoyed their Norfolk Island Country Music Festival experience escorted by Dennis.

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There’s always a special zing in the air when the indomitable Kate Simpkin is on Norfolk with her Line Dancers! There’s a strong possibility that many locals have come across Kate and her group –possibly at the Sunday markets flash-mob dance, kicking up their heels with Lully at Paradise Hotel, or on a number of island tours!

With forty-five dancers in her group, Kate ran five Line-dancing lessons from Rawson Hall, which was also the venue for a Beach Theme Social Night. Other themed dinners included an Op Shop night at the RSL and a Hollywood themed farewell dinner at Bounty Lodge. The group also enjoyed a half day Island tour and Welcome dinner at Paradise Hotel (where Lully had them up and dancing!).  Kate also ran her own Kate’s 5 Star Extra’s where a number of the group also went to dinner at Dino’s, on a Bushwalk & Lunch Kate-Style, to the Maze & Hilli Goat Cheese and Wine ‘Red & Green Strawberry Theme’; and a Fish Feast followed by a Ghost Tour.

At the end of an incredible week of dancing, dressing up, socialising and touring we hope that Kate and all in her group have thoroughly enjoyed their Norfolk Island Line Dancing holiday. We will miss the energy in the air as you depart – and hope to welcome you all back to Norfolk again one day soon.

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Our local Norfolk Island model aero flyers are well into preparing for late October 2019’s Norfolk Island Fly In and now is the time to reserve your place to attend!

The local guys together with Tingalpa Model Aero Club members warmly invite enthusiasts from all over Australia and New Zealand to join them on Norfolk for this special fly-in. Each year the Tingalpa members report that their week on Norfolk has been just fantastic – and that they’ll definitely be back for October’s event. As more flyers from other clubs join them, they too enthusiastically rave about the flying, the socialising what a great holiday they’ve experienced.

To get your booking underway please email Helen Reeves at helen@travelcentre.nf or call her on 1800 1400 66. Helen will send you an Information Pack to make your accommodation choice and from there, a $200 deposit will have your model –aero flying holiday all planned!  She will also advise on the best method to get your planes to Norfolk if you want to bring a big sized plane with you.

If you belong to a club and there is a group of 10+ who would like to attend (include accompanying partners and family in your count), please let me know as one person’s accommodation can be free of charge! Conditions apply so please ask for details.

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Norfolk Island Travel Centre were delighted to welcome this week Solo Connections’ Patricia Williams escorting thirteen travellers for a week of holidaying and fun on Norfolk Island. As a single traveller it can often be daunting to undertake travelling alone, which is where travel company Solo Connections fits right in specialising in bringing together solo traveller together for memorabile trips.

Solo Connections organised the week’s program to take in their best pick of the Island’s dining and tours. Starting their first night with dinner at Dino’s followed by the Sound & Light Show set the pace for the week.  Staying at and well looked after by Aloha Apartments, the group has explored the Island on a number of tours including: Half Day Island tour, Convict Settlement Tour, the Cyclorama and Queen Victoria Gardens followed by lunch at Hilli’s, Breakfast Bushwalk, Xtian Brothers Cheers tour, Island Adventures 4WD, Colleen McCullough Home Tour and Hilli Goat Tour.

To revive themselves from each day’s activity and also add in some extra evening entertainment, the group enjoyed the Night with Mutineers dinner, Island Culture Evening BBQ, dinner at Castaway followed by Wonderland at Night, a Progressive Dinner, Island Fish Fry and Night as a Convict dinner.

At the end of such a great week seeing the Island, the team at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre wish Patricia and all the Solo Connections travellers a safe trip home. We hope the memories of this holiday will stay with you a long time.

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It’s time to grab your best golfing buddy to pair up for November 2019’s Norfolk Island Governor’s Cup! This 3 day pairs tournament is always a great event combining excellent golf, prizes (AU$10,000!), socialising and after golf activities.

Growing in popularity, The Governor’s Cup brings you to the island at springtime when the weather is usually perfect for golf being not too hot, not too cold. It’s always a good time to enjoy after golf fun such as joining a fishing charter, island fish-fry or tour. And there’s plenty for your non-golfing partner or friend to do while you’re competing  – plus they can relax on the Club verandah overlooking the course, enjoying a meal from The Olive Branch or drink from the bar!

Included in your registration are the tournament fees, green and pull buggy fees, 3 rounds, a carvery buffet dinner and Gala dinner with final presentation (non-golfers can purchase tickets for the dinner functions).  Registrations are payable directly with the Norfolk Island Golf Club.

Norfolk Island Travel Centre would be delighted to arrange your travel for this year’s competition. We have excellent priced holiday packages ex Brisbane or Sydney and can also prepare a quote including any domestic travel required so please let us know by either email to karen@travelcentre.nf or on freecall 1800 1400 66.

Your golfing presence is required on Norfolk Island for the Governor’s Cup! We’d love to see you here.

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Twenty Probus Club members from Coomera Valley return to Brisbane on Saturday having come to the end of a wonderful week on Norfolk Island together. Staying at Aloha Apartments they’ve enjoyed daily tours and activities taking them all over the Island.

With the Half Day Tour providing an overall orientation to the Island, other tours have included Colleen McCullough Hone Tour, Glass Bottom Boat, Convict Settlement Tour, Pitcairn Settlers Village, Curious Castaways island Culture Tour, Behind the Hedges Tour and the Cyclorama and Queen Victoria Garden visit. During their evenings they’ve enjoyed meals at Castaway Hotel, the Bowling Club, Hilli’s and the Leagues Club as well as on a Progressive Dinner, Island Fish fry and Night as a Convict. Wonderland by Night has also been enjoyed.

On behalf of everyone at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre we hope you’ve all enjoyed your Norfolk Island holiday and have a safe journey home. We also hope to welcome you back to Norfolk Island one day soon!

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The first week in December is a favourite time of year for many people to be on Norfolk Island when it brings Norfolk Island Jazzes It Up! In 2019 the line-up has been announced and it promises to bring an excellent range of jazz styles and influences.

Long time favourites hailing from Noosa, The Jazz Factory will be back along with Melbourne’s Rockets Plus. Many Norfolk locals will be thrilled to hear Matt Zarb will be returning to perform along with Mark Oats!  And the Zarb name will also be heard around the Island with daughter Laura performing her own repertoire. Avalon Swing, Kevin Clarke & Fran Barton and Norfolk’s own band and cultural dancers complete the performance list.

Norfolk Island Travel Centre are also excited that we can bring you a 7 night Holiday Package combining return airfares, twin share accommodation, 7 days car hire, half day tour and more from $1099pp ex Brisbane or $1149pp ex Sydney. This represents real value for money (and also 2018 prices!).

All this adds up to making sure you don’t miss out on a terrific Norfolk Island holiday and Jazz Festival. All you need to do to lock in your booking is a $200 deposit. To get your booking underway please email Christan Davies at Christian@travelcentre.nf or call her on freecall 1800 1400 66.

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A group of keen bird watchers have just completed a short-break bird-watching trip with Follow that Bird led by owner Janene Luff and organised in combination with the Norfolk Island Travel Centre. Janene has been offering high-quality birding tours since 1994, mostly around the Sydney region as well as escorting overseas tours. It was a pleasure to welcome Janene back to Norfolk leading this 2019 trip.

Arriving last Monday the group didn’t waste a moment by heading straight to Hilli’s to enjoy a late lunch before relaxing for the evening at their accommodation at Castaway Norfolk Island. With sighting a Green Parrot high on the wish list, we are pleased to say sightings were made! Walks on the Bridal Track and guided tours with Margaret Christian identified land based birds while a Pelagic Boat Trip with David Bigg enabled sightings of many seabirds.

Flying back to Sydney on Friday, we hope that Janene and her group felt they had made the most of their short-break to ‘follow the birds’ of Norfolk Island. On behalf of Karen Buffett and all the Norfolk Island Travel Centre team we say thank you to Janene for choosing to bring a group to Norfolk and we hope to see you back again one day soon.

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During Norfolk Island Bird Week in November this year, participants will be included in a census of some of Norfolk’s endangered bird species, which may hopefully include sighting of a White-breasted White-eye. With no confirmed sightings made in the last 20 years,  if it was to be found it would be stunning to be able to place it in the endangered – but not extinct – category.

Norfolk Island never fails to disappoint bird watchers and Bird Week is the only opportunity to attend presentations by local expert Margaret Christian, Dr. Derek Ball WildMob Director and Chair of Island Arks Australia, as well as park rangers undertaking hands-on work securing the Green parrot and other vulnerable species.

Taking up the Optional extras to visit Phillip Island and join a Pelagic boat tour place this week as an extraordinary Bird Week experience.

Joyce Judd would be delighted to help you with your travel bookings. Please contact her on email joyce@travelcentre.nf or by freecall on 1800 1400 66 and she can get your bookings underway.

Make sure to let Joyce know if there are 10+ in your group who would like to travel as there are discounts she can secure for you including one person’s accommodation being free!

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If you’re like many bowlers and love to travel during winter then Norfolk Island should be your destination!

In August 2019 the Norfolk Island Bowls Club will be hosting the NIO Classic Triples Bowls Tournament - a great time to bowl, catch up with friends and enjoy escaping winter on a fabulous Norfolk Island holiday.

If you regularly travel and bowl with friends please let me know if you have 10+ in your group as there are some great discounts we can pass on to you. Also, if you’re a solo traveller or couple, you will also be welcomed as the Club can help to match you up with other players to form a team, subject to available players (men’s or women’s) .

Contact Joyce Judd at joyce@travelcentre.nf or on 1800 1400 66 for an Information Pack with full details and accommodation choices.

Join us in August for the NIO Classic Triples Bowls Tournament – and have a great holiday (escaping winter!) on Norfolk Island.

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Dear residents

I am looking forward to visiting the Island which I can now confirm will be from 12-16 November 2018. My trip will include a visit to key tourism destinations, including the Norfolk Island National Park and the Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area (KAVHA). I know that KAVHA is a massive drawcard for national and international tourism, and that many tourists say that this is the main reason they become interested in visiting Norfolk. I would like to hear more about the community involvement and collaborative partnerships that have a positive impact on the sustainability of KAVHA going forward.

In good news for tourism, the custom-built passenger transfer vessels are on track to be delivered to Norfolk Island in mid-2019 in readiness for the 2019-20 cruise ship season. The vessels will be used to transfer passengers from the ships to the pier at either Cascade or Kingston. This will mean that cruise ships don’t need to use their own boats and should increase the numbers of cruise ship passengers that can visit Norfolk Island.

The first of the three vessels is nearing completion, with sea trials happening in the coming weeks. Design is also underway for the modifications to the roads which are necessary for the safe movement of the vessels to and from Cascade Pier.

I am disappointed to hear that the Pacific Explorer was not able to disembark passengers onto the Island last week. Cruise ship visits are a huge economic opportunity for the community and a fantastic time to showcase the local heritage and culture. I hope the new passenger transport vessels may assist with more frequent visits from cruise ship passengers.

I understand there are several projects that are likely to start in the Kingston area in the coming months. Some of these focus on improving the appeal of KAVHA to tourists.

Across the road from the golf club, a damaged roof of the duplex will be replaced, using Norfolk pine shingles. This is a great opportunity to showcase the traditional trades of Norfolk Island.

Preparations are underway to improve access to the disabled toilets near Slaughter Bay, which will improve the visitor experience to KAVHA. 

A project aimed at replacing old and poorly functioning sewage transfer and storage infrastructure in Kingston will also commence soon. This project will improve the quality of water flowing into Emily Bay, helping protect the health of residents and tourists who swim in the area. The reduction in pollution will also help protect the environment in the Norfolk Island Marine Reserve. 

The retaining wall at Cemetery Bay will also be rehabilitated, using timber and other materials that are similar to the existing structure.

Don’t forget that Round 3 of the Building Better Regions Fund closes for applications on 15 November 2018, and with $45 million earmarked for tourism-related ventures, I encourage Norfolk Island organisations to consider submitting an application. This funding opportunity has the potential to drive economic development, create local jobs and grow stronger partnerships across the community. I encourage interested applicants to speak with the Administrator about their application. 

As always, I encourage you to contact the Administrator’s office should you have any questions or concerns, or a particular matter on which you would like an update.

Lastly, I am very pleased to be able to visit Norfolk Island next month. During this time I would like to meet as many people as I am able to. I will make time to meet with individual residents. Please contact Eric Hutchinson, the Administrator, if you would like to meet with me.

Sussan

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Maybe you’re feeling the same as we are that this year is flying by much too quickly and Christmas will soon be here which means that it’s just 6 months the Cheryl Tennis Club once again hosts their Vets Tennis Championships in April 2019. And right now is the time to book your spot!

10 night Holiday Packages have been prepared allowing you to participate in opening and farewell events, play your games and also enjoy any non-tennis activities you’d like to join. This is also a great week for non-playing family and friends to join you on a Norfolk Island holiday together and they are welcome at all social events  as tickets can be separately purchased. Importantly that means of course they can also be there to cheer you on during your games!

Contact Maria Massey today on 1800 1400 66 or email maria@travelcentre.nf for an Information Pack filled with accommodation choices and from there a $200 deposit will secure your place!

If you have a group of 10+ (including players and non-players), let Maria know as depending on where you choose to stay, one person’s accommodation will be for free!

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Ask any archer who has competed in an annual Norfolk Island Travel Centre 3D Archery Championships and they will most likely describe the event using words such as ‘fun, welcoming, genuinely friendly, safe and a brilliant course’. Norfolk Island certainly seems to have it all when it comes to an archery holiday.

The local Norfolk Island Archery Club stands out in the way they encourage and include juniors to join up, learn the sport and compete. This happens not only during weekly Club meets, but also during their Championships when local children compete alongside visiting archers. Timed to occur during the July school holidays and including events for cubs and juniors as well as adults, really makes this competition a fabulous family friendly event and holiday.

As a family you’ll have plenty to choose to do in between the competition including Mini Golf fun, Strawberry Fields maze, museums, golf, Ghost tours, 

And there are now even more reasons to book in to July 2019’s Norfolk Island Travel Centre 3D Archery Championships with a special ‘kids stay free’ deal, PLUS the chance to win a $100 voucher to either local businesses the Bounty Centre Toy Shop or the Golden Orb Cafe!

Make a 7 night family booking staying with Archery Norfolk Island accommodation sponsors and your kids will stay for free. This offer is valid when two adults book with up to 2 accompanying children aged 14 years or under at either Fletcher Christian Apartments or Pine Valley Apartments. Based on a family of four, you’ll save $380 staying at Fletcher Christian Apartments or $360 staying at Pine Valley.

Make the most of Norfolk Island Travel Centre’s Early Bird competition and go in the draw to win a $100 voucher from your choice of the Bounty Centre Toy Shop or the Golden Orb Café  by making your booking by Friday 21 December 2018. For full conditions and details on the Kids Stay Free offer and the Early Bird competition contact Helen reeves at helen@travelcentre.nf or on 1800 1400 66.

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Forty three visitors travelled to the Island this week to participate in Norfolk Island Garden Week activities. Included in the group were both CWA and U3A members, combining with avid gardeners and those simply interested in our wonderful natural environment. Timed to coincide with the Royal A & H Show, participants have joined a number of tours as well as independently joining many others.

Following a Welcome Dinner at Castaway Restaurant, everyone started their week with a half day island tour providing an overall orientation to the Island. Other tours during the week included a Guided Tour of the Botanical Gardens including green parrot talk and a private Bush Walk with Arthur Evans followed by morning tea at Captain Cook lookout.  The Hilli Goat tour – the Norfolk Whey was no doubt informative as well as delicious. Visiting a local Norfolk Island Garden Club member’s garden would have proved a highlight with the chance to see a local garden and talk with the owners. Attending the A & H Show also provided the opportunity to view our local produce, flowers, cooking, crafts and much more.

One participant commented on how thankful they felt towards all the locals they encounter running tours and opening up their gardens during this week, they have been welcomed wholeheartedly and had such a great time.

After finishing the week at a Farewell Dinner at The Olive Branch at the Golf Club, Teresa and all at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre sincerely hope that everyone has enjoyed their week. We’d love to welcome you back to the Island one day soon.

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This week the Norfolk Island Travel Centre has again welcomed Belinda Biggs and an enthusiastic group of artists to the island for her 8th ‘Belinda Biggs Norfolk Island Painting Holiday’. Inspired by the Island’s natural beauty Belinda has again shared her love of Norfolk with her students who have enjoyed painting at various sites around the Island.

This year Belinda’s group consisted of 10 painters and also some non-painters.  They’ve had a busy week of painting, dining, and touring and also enjoying Monday’s Royal A&H Show. In between painting workshops the group managed to also enjoy some sightseeing, local shopping and general relaxation.

Belinda is a leading Australian botanical artist, internationally recognised for her wildlife and botanical art and also well known and awarded in other genre painting and drawing work. Her painting NSW Waratah exhibited in the prestigious ‘Focus on Nature XIII’ at the New York State Museum was acquired for their permanent collection, and she was subsequently invited to submit another work for their next exhibition.  In addition Belinda has been included in the German publication, ‘Who’s Who in Visual Arts – 50 Masters of Realistic Imagery’!

Teresa and Rebecca and all at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre were so thrilled that Belinda returned this year to lead another of her popular Norfolk Island Painting Holidays. We wish her and the group all the best in their future artistic endeavours and look forward to welcoming Belinda back with another keen group of painters one day soon.

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A happy group of visitors travelling with Travel Team in conjunction with Norfolk Island Travel Centre have spent a wonderful week enjoying a Norfolk Island holiday. Under the guidance of tour leader Kristine Cant and mostly clear blue skies and warm weather, the group of fourteen joined an array of tours and island experiences as well of course as attending the Royal A & H Show.

Staying at Paradise Hotel their first night included an introduction to convict Kingston at the Sound and Light Show. Other night meals and entertainment included Musical Dining at Paradise Hotel, dinner at Hilli’s followed by Wonderland by Night, a Progressive Dinner and an Island Fish Fry. Attending Monday’s A&H Show hopefully left the group with an appreciation for the skills of our local producers, cooks and crafts people - as well as a fun community day. Daily tours included a Half Day Island tour, Culla & Co Horse Carriage ride, Mt Pitt Tour and Pitcairn Settlers Village.

From Maria and all the Norfolk Island Travel Centre team we wish the group a safe journey home on Friday & Saturday. We hope you’ve enjoyed your holiday and hope to see you back on Norfolk Island one day again.

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Teresa and the team at Norfolk Island Travel Centre were delighted to welcome thirteen visitors from the Oaktree Retirement Village in Cardiff NSW to Norfolk this week. Arriving last Monday and staying at Aloha Apartments, the group have enjoyed a number of tours together and then also independently joined other activities and events.  Overall however the group has had a busy week exploring all that Norfolk offers.

Starting with an Island half day tour on their first day everyone was able to get oriented to the Island before relaxing Orn da Cliff for a Clifftop Island Fish Fry. Coming together most evenings they’ve enjoyed a Progressive Dinner and Night as A Convict as well as local clubs and restaurants. All joined the Glass Bottom Boat tour and also a Convict Settlement tour.

We sincerely thank the Oaktree Retirement Village group for travelling with Norfolk Island Travel Centre and to our Island. We wish you all an enjoyable last weekend and a safe journey home on Monday.

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A happy group of twenty four St. George Probus Club members have enjoyed a wonderful Norfolk Island holiday this week. Staying at the South Pacific Resort, tour leader Christine Kemp oversaw a busy program that took the group right across the island and on many tours.

During the day they enjoyed a half day island Tour, Convict Settlement tour, Fletchers Mutiny Cyclorama, Behind the Hedges tour, Farm & industry tour, Breakfast Bushwalk, Island Culture tour and Norfolk Island Museums. Their evenings were filled with Night as a Convict, Sound and Light Show, dinner at Hilli’s, a traditional Norfolk Umu Dinner, Carvery Night at South Pac, the Trial of the Fifteen play, a Progressive dinner and a Clifftop Island fish Fry.

At the end of their week Helen and all the Norfolk Island Travel Centre team wish Christine and all the St. George Probus Club members a safe trip home and thanks you for organising your travel with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again one day soon.

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Sixteen members of the Taralgon Probus Club have come to the end of a very happy week on Norfolk Island. Staying at Aloha Apartments the group has been led by member Helen Bullen who organised a great range of activities and tours for all to enjoy.

Tours have included Half day island Tour, the Cyclorama, Convict Settlement Tour, Breakfast Bushwalk, Pitcairn Settlers Village and Behind the Hedges. In the evening entertainment and meals have included Night As A Convict, Dino’s, the Bowlo Bistro, Progressive Dinner, Hillis, Wonderland by Night and a Clifftop Island Fish Fry.

As Helen and her group depart back to Melbourne we wish them a safe trip home and hope to welcome you all back to Norfolk again one day soon.

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How wonderful to welcome back Ian Rolfe to Norfolk Island leading another Southern Lightscapes Photography Tour. Ian was recently awarded as a Grand Master of the Australian Photography Society (APS), is an AIPP Accredited Professional Photographer and author of ‘Norfolk Island Ian Rolfe Photography’. And with this being his 16^th trip to the Island, he is not only a wonderful friend to the Island but also knows so many places to follow the sun and stars around the island. His passion for Norfolk Island is summed up with his comment “I love Norfolk Island and it’s assuredly my favourite South Pacific destination”.

On this trip twelve lucky photographers from newcomers to more experienced, are spending 10 days immersed in their passion and enthusiasm for photography. Under Ian’s tuition they have been capturing dawn and first morning light, afternoon shadows, dusky evenings – and then our beautiful night skies. Exposure compensation, back lighting and time –lapse photography have been key focus areas of Ian’s tuition. Each evening he has critiqued photos taken that day and taught Photoshop enhancement techniques. Of course the group have also had down time from taking photos when they’ve enjoyed a number of tours and dinners around the Island.

Last year during Ian’s 2017 trip he presented Rebecca with a special set of unique metallic finish prints of Norfolk Island scenes for the Norfolk Island Travel Centre office. These stunning prints, framed locally in lovely Norfolk Pine by Tim Pearson, are now hung throughout the office and are an incredible showcase of his work and our island’s beauty. If you are passing our office, make sure to call in and see them.

Ian and his group have another few days left to still photograph the Island and enjoy their holiday. We hope that the weather remains as beautiful as this week and you are all inspired by the amazing beauty of our island. 

Copies of Ian’s personally signed book ‘Norfolk Island Ian Rolfe Photography’ are available at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre office opposite the RSL and sell for $59. They are a beautiful coffee table book and an excellent present for friends and family both on and off-Island. Please call in to view a copy. You may also catch Ian during a radio interview on Radio 2NI this coming week. Rebecca, Karen and all at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre wish Ian and his group a safe trip home later this week.

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December’s Norfolk Island Jazzes It Up! really looks like the Island is set to once again host a brilliant week of jazz. New Zealand’s Andrew London Quartet, Noosa’s The Jazz Factory, Brisbane’s Jazz 4 You and Melbourne’s Stephenson’s Rockets are among the line-up.

If you’ve previously travelled for Norfolk’s jazz festival then you’ll be well aware of the fabulous concert locations, dinners and lunch that are included in the Jazz Pack. We highly recommend purchasing a Jazz Pack as it guarantees reserved seating at all concerts including: the Official Opening Concert; a dinner performance Under the Banyan Tree; at Emily Bay’s lunch performance; and the final Evening Party with the Stars Concert.  You’ll also go home with a souvenir programme and gift bag.

Norfolk Island Travel Centre have a great selection of accommodation choices that are detailed in our Information Pack, however if you have a favourite place to stay please that’s not listed let us know and we’ll make sure you don’t miss out by making your reservation. Our Holiday Packages wrap up your return airfares, accommodation, car hire and more. Please contact Christan Davies to receive an Information Pack with full Holiday Package inclusions and accommodation choices at christan@travelcentre.nfor on 1800 1400 66. 

Norfolk Island is really set to Jazz It Up! this December and we’d love you to be here for the fun.

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In March 2019 Norfolk Island’s First Fleet Anniversary celebrations present as the perfect opportunity for a family reunion and chance to meet fellow descendants of your First Fleeter ancestor. For the many Nathaniel Lucas and Olivia Gascoigne descendants who gathered for this year’s event, the week provided an opportunity to meet new family members, learn more about family connections, exchange contacts - and holiday together. Lucas descendants who visit in 2019 will once again experience this wonderful exchange.

Already other First Fleet families are organising reunions to coincide with the 6 March 2019 anniversary including descendants of Andrew Goodwin and Lydia Munroe, with family members likely to travel from every State except the Northern Territory. As a convict Lydia was transported for theft with co-accused Ann Forbes – and Andrew alongside William Butler after they were caught stealing a load of lead. What a wonderful meeting it would be if Andrew and Lydia’s descendants met up on Norfolk Island with Ann Forbes and William Butler’s descendants!

Finding the opportunity to exchange stories with fellow descendants is an important part of our First Fleet celebrations. A special mediated Your Family Forum session offers just this, with dedicated time to tell your family story and hear from others. It’s highly likely the session will end up revealing family commonalities and differences; intriguing details about life on the Island; and ‘who knew who’ as a fellow convict, land owner, free settler, marine or soldier.

If you are interested in this earliest period of British settlement on Norfolk Island then this is the week for you to travel. It is the only time dedicated experiences and tours are organised within a one week program delving in detail into life on the Island between 1788 and 1814 (when the Settlement closed).

Contact Maria Massey at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre for details of both their 2019 First Fleet and Holiday Packages, as well as accommodation discounts available when groups of 10+ travel together (perfect for a family reunion!).  Email Maria at maria@travelcentre.nf or call 1800 1400 66.

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Norfolk Island Travel Centre are very pleased to advise that Holiday Packages to bring archers and their fellow Club members to the 2019 Norfolk Island Travel Centre Archery Championships are now in place.

This week presents as a wonderful winter’s holiday. Norfolk is an incredibly safe, easy and friendly destination – and you really will receive the warmest welcome from Archery Norfolk Island members. Members who represented Norfolk at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games have many stories to tell including competing against England and ranking around the middle of the field – not bad for a small South Pacific Island Club!

And the good news from the Club is that they’re extending their facilities from a 12 to 24 target FITA field. Match this with the variety of terrain available on their course and the Club really can boast having exceptional facilities.

Family or Club groups of 10+ can be eligible for accommodation benefits including one person staying for free! Please contact Helen Reeves on 1800 1400 66 or by email helen@travelcentre.nf for conditions as well as a detailed Information Pack with accommodation and flight options.

Check out this fantastic video put together by Archery Norfolk Island member Jonno Snell after this year’s event highlighting what a fantastic family-friendly event this is https://youtu.be/uHX8ODoYDu8

Lock in your Club’s 2019 Archery Holiday by reserving your place at the Norfolk Island Archery Championships – we’d love to see you here!

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As a recreational pistol shooter, if you subscribe to Pistol Shooting Queensland, Australian Shooter’s newletters or Focus Magazine you’ll be seeing some of Norfolk Island Travel Centre’s promotions for this December’s Norfolk Island Pistol Shooting Championships. It’s certainly gearing up to be a fantastic competition this year and we hope that you might also help to spread the word as well as join us on-Island for the competition.

The local Norfolk Island Pistol Shooting Club were recently thrilled that The Polynesian Apartments Norfolk Island have come on board as new sponsors. They are offering great group savings with one room for free when a group of ten plus book and stay together (groups can be made up of both shooters and non-shooters). Please ask Christan Davies about package prices for staying at the Polynesian to take advantage of this great offer – perhaps a group from your Club would like to stay together?

As Norfolk Island Travel Centre can secure group airline bookings our Holiday Packages include very competitive prices to bring competitors combined return airfares, accommodation and car hire in one neat bundle.

This year is going to be a fantastic year to compete on Norfolk Island – and we’d be honoured to bring you here for the competition. Don’t delay in calling Christan Davies on 1800 1400 66 or by email christan@travelcentre.nf. 

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Many U3A groups have enjoyed travelling to Norfolk Island over the past few years, and now Norfolk Island Travel Centre has grouped the Fabulous Four U3A Norfolk Island Trips that are sure to have resonance with U3A members. Of course your U3A group can travel at any time of year to either coincide with another of the Island’s annual events, or we can help you design your own itinerary.

Our Fabulous Four are:

1.            Norfolk Island Jazzes It Up!         December 3 – 6 2018

How could you pass up on a jazz festival not only held on an Island, but in magical venues including under a sprawling Banyan Tree perched high on a cliff overlooking coral reef, historic buildings and a World Heritage listed site? Contact Christan Davies christan@travelcentre.nf

2.            First Fleet celebrations:                1 – 9 March 2019

A number of U3A groups have already enjoyed this annual event celebrating the 6 March 1788 arrival of Phillip Gidley King and 23 others to start the second settlement of the colony. Perfect for those with First Fleet ancestry or a love of Australia’s earliest British settlement history. Contact Maria Massey maria@travelcentre.nf

3.            Line Dancing with Kate Simpkin:               12 – 19 April 2019

She’s the multi award winning Line Dancing teacher who has fun at the top of her Norfolk Island trips! You’ll love the combination of dancing and holidaying with Kate – there’s a reason why her holidays are usually booked out well in advance. Contact Teresa Langusch teresa@travelcentre.nf

4.            Wildmob Conservation Trips:                     September & November 2018, April & July 2019

Take a holiday that matters on a small group Norfolk Island Wildmob holiday. You’ll carry out hands-on bush regeneration and conservation work restoring natural habitats of threatened and endangered species - as well as enjoy snorkelling, bird watching, hiking and relaxing. Led by expert guides. Contact Joyce Judd joyce@travelcentre.nf

Make sure to share this information with your friends and U3A members. We would be pleased to provide any further  information on our Fabulous Four Norfolk Island Trips or any other Island event or holiday.

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Norfolk Island Travel Centre is pleased to bring details of the 2019 Vets Tennis Championships on Norfolk Island so players can put them straight onto their calendar and 2019 travelling plans!

 As usual the Cheryl Tennis Club have organised the competition to run during the week, so a 10 day travel package will get you here in time for their opening event as well as the final farewell function. Our twin share 10 day Holiday Packages prices are:

From $1329pp ex Brisbane           20 – 30 April 2019

From $1399pp ex Sydney             19 – 29 April 2019

Package prices include your return airfares, meet & greet at NI airport, 10 night’s accommodation, 10 days car hire + other benefits.

As you most likely know the Vets Champs on Norfolk is always a fun week of socialising and competition – and of course touring and holidaying. Please contact me for a detailed Information Pack to get your booking underway on email maria@travelcentre.nf or freecall 1800 1400 66.

Score an ace by joining the Cheryl Tennis Club on Norfolk Island in April 2019!

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It was wonderful to welcome Brett Parker escorting 32 clients on a Norfolk Island holiday this week. Brett and his group have had a very busy week travelling around the Island and enjoying many tours.

Staying at Paradise Hotel daily tours have included Half day Island Orientation, Convict Settlement tour, Glass Bottom Boat, Wonderland by Night, Colleen McCullough Home Tour, Island Adventures $WD, Sound and Light Show, Mutiny on the Bounty Show and Xtian Bothers Cheese Tour. In the evening they’ve enjoyed meals at Hilli’s, the RSL Bistro, Paradise Hotel, on a Progressive Dinner and Island Fishy Fry.

Kelly and all the team at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre wish Brett and his Aust Wide Tours Group a safe trip home and hope to see you all back on Norfolk Island again one day soon.

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The main headline performers have been revealed for December’s Norfolk Island Jazzes It Up! and it really looks like the Island is set to once again host a brilliant week of jazz. New Zealand’s Andrew London Quartet, Noosa’s The Jazz Factory, Brisbane’s Jazz 4 You and Melbourne’s Stephenson’s Rockets are among the line-up.
If you’ve previously travelled for Norfolk’s jazz festival then you’ll be well aware of the fabulous concert locations, dinners and lunch that are included in the Jazz Pack. We highly recommend purchasing a Jazz Pack as it guarantees reserved seating at all concerts including: the Official Opening Concert; a dinner performance Under the Banyan Tree; at Emily Bay’s lunch performance; and the final Evening Party with the Stars Concert.  You’ll also go home with a souvenir programme and gift bag. 

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It was wonderful to welcome Andi Watherston and Helen Hinwood leading twenty three Fun Over 50’s travellers on a Norfolk Island holiday.

Staying at Paradise Hotel the group has kept up with an itinerary that has taken them not only to every corner of the island, but on a range of tours covering our environment, history, heritage and culture. 

Exploring the Island they have joined a Half Day Island Tour, Island Adventures 4WD, Convict Settlement Tour, Culla & Co, a Glass Bottom Boat trip and Pitcairn Settlers Village tour. Enjoying numerous meals at the Paradise Hotel including a welcome dinner 3 course meal and Sunset Cocktails & Canapes, other dinning during the week has included at a Progressive Dinner and Island Fish Fry, as well as last night’s Night as a Convict.

Maria and everyone at Norfolk Island Travel Centre wishes Andi, Helen and all the Fun Over 50s group a safe trip home today. We hope to see you all back on Norfolk Island one day soon.

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Newcastle based Kings Coaches in conjunction with Norfolk Island Travel Centre welcomed a group of twenty eight travellers from Palm Lakes Resort to Norfolk last week. It was wonderful to welcome back Rod King for this first Kings Coaches trip for 2018.

Staying at Paradise Hotel & Resort as a group of bowlers they enjoyed a number of bowling sessions as well as a busy week of touring and travelling around the Island. Starting their touring last Tuesday, an orientation to the Island was gained on a half day tour. Dinner that night at the RSL Bistro was followed by the drama of the Sound and Light Show. Visiting the 4 Norfolk Island Museums during Tag-A-Long tours across two mornings was complimented with a relaxing Culla & Co Horse and Carriage Tour. A Breakfast Bushwalk, Pitcairn Settlers Village and the wonderful Cyclorama have also been highlights.

During the evenings many delicious meals have been consumed including an Island Cuisine Tasting Table Dinner, Bowling Club Bistro, Night as a Convict Dinner and Island Fish Fry followed by Wonderland By Night. Their final night dinner at Hilli’s was a fabulous end to a wonderful week.

On behalf of Helen, Rebecca and all the team at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre we say thank you to Rod and his group for visiting our island and travelling in conjunction with us. We hope to see you back on-Island again one day soon.

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Calling all Kiwi Country Music fans! If you haven’t already booked to be on Norfolk Island for May’s Country Music Festival it’s not too late! Limited seats are still available for you to be here for the special 25^th Anniversary celebrations from 19 to 26 May by joining our direct charter service ex Auckland – but you must book by the 23^rd March.

With no regular service to Norfolk our charter service is perhaps the only time you can fly direct from Auckland for a fabulous country-music-filled holiday. The Holiday Package includes return charter airfares ex Auckland, 7 nights twin share accommodation, 7 days car hire, Half Day Island tour – and more. For your Country Music Pass, choose between the Ultimate and Elite Packages or a Night Tickets Only pack.

Get set to enjoy performances from a whole range of New Zealand and Australian performers including Dennis Marsh, The Topp Twins, Troy Cassar-Daley and Shannon Noll to name just a few!

To make sure you don’t miss out, contact Christan Davies ASAP by email at christan@travelcentre.nf or on free call 0800 0088 10. Please pass this message on to friends and family who may be interested in this rare opportunity to fly direct from Auckland to Norfolk Island.

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From 14 to 18 October 2019 the Garden Clubs of Australia Inc. will be holding their National Convention on Norfolk Island. Local hosts, the Norfolk Island Garden Club are now organising elements of the Convention ‘Gardening Norfolk Island Style: Convicts, Community and Coral’ which expects to attract in excess of 200 visitors for the week.

The Convention program includes tours of local gardens and Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now called from local garden owners who are interested in having their property included as one of those visited. It is anticipated that approximately nine gardens will be chosen to be open over a two day period allowing a rotation of groups through each property. Selected gardens will need to be of a high standard and a commitment made by the owner in the lead up to the Convention to ensuring they are prepared for optimal presentation.

For further information please email Rebecca Christian at rebecca@travelcentre.nf or call 22502

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The Norfolk Island Travel Centre was delighted to welcome 83 people travelling to the Island this week to participate in First Fleet Celebrations centring on the re-enactment on Foundation Day. With many in the group descended from First and Second Fleeters who also lived on Norfolk Island, the week presented a moving opportunity to stand on the very land where their ancestors lived and worked.

Over 60 of the group participated in a special program of activities to explore their ancestor’s time on the Island. This included a special Customised First Settlement Tour and Family History Research presentation by the Norfolk Island Museum offering the opportunity to be immersed in the island’s history from 1788 to 1814. For those whose ancestors arrived here on the last voyage of the Sirius before wrecking here in 1790, the visit to the Sirius Museum must have been especially poignant.

Sharing of their ancestor stories and connections occurred during an ‘In their Footsteps: Nathaniel and Olivia Lucas’ guided tour, followed by visiting the places of importance to Nathaniel and Olivia and other of the First Fleeter and Settler descendants.   Foundation Day itself offered the chance to be immersed in the arrival of the first group of 23 to Norfolk Island in 1788 and then be happily entertained over a sumptuous lunch with Pinetrees Tours. An exclusive Farewell Luncheon at Forrester’s Court provided not only a stunning backdrop and food, but the First Settlement story of First Fleeter Robert Forrester. In between, many in the group joined a number of tours, activities and dinners throughout the week.

From Maria and the Norfolk Island Travel Centre Team we hope that your week on the Island where your ancestors lived has been a very special and happy one. We wish you a safe return home and look forward to welcoming you back to Norfolk Island one day soon.   

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Norfolk Island Travel Centre were delighted to welcome this week Solo Connections’ Bek Ortega escorting ten travellers for a week of holidaying and fun on Norfolk Island. As a single traveller it can often be daunting to undertake travelling alone, which is where travel company Solo Connections fits right in! As Bek spent most of her childhood living on Norfolk she is passionate about promoting the Island through the business and offers a real ‘insiders’ perspective to her group.

Bek organised the week’s program to take in her best pick of the Island’s dining and tours. Starting their first night off with dinner at Dino’s followed by the Sound & Light Show set the pace for the week.  Staying at and well looked after by Sue at Aloha Apartments, they have ventured out each day to enjoy tours including: Half Day Island tour, Convict Settlement Tour, the Cyclorama and Queen Victoria Gardens followed by lunch at Hilli’s, Breakfast Bushwalk, Xtian Brothers Cheers tour, Island Adventures 4WD, Colleen McCullough Home Tour and Hilli Goat Tour. Added to all that was attending Tuesday’s Foundation Day re-enactment followed by lunch with Pinetrees.

To revive themselves from each day’s activity and also add in some extra evening entertainment, the group loved the Island Culture Evening BBQ, dinner at Castaway followed by Wonderland at Night, dinner at the Bowlo, a Progressive Dinner, Island Fish Fry and Night as a Convict.

At the end of such a great week seeing the Island under Bek’s knowledgeable care, the team at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre wish all the Solo Connections travellers a safe trip home. We hope the memories of this holiday will stay with you a long time.

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Travel Team in conjunction with Norfolk Island Travel Centre warmly welcomed a group of 21 visitors for a week’s holiday on Norfolk Island, timed to include the Island’s Foundation Day celebrations. Travelling from Brisbane and staying at the Paradise Hotel, the group has been personally escorted by Judith Fraser from Travel Team.

Everyone has had a busy week exploring the Island and joining many tours and activities. On their first full day and after a leisurely wander around the Sunday Markets, the half-day Island tour provided a great overview and orientation to the island and tours to come. These included the Behind the Hedges Tour, Island Culture Tour, Convict Settlement Tour, Culla & Co Carriage ride and Pitcairn Settlers Village. Evening meals have included Fletcher’s Fate, Progressive Dinner, Island Fish Fry and meals at Paradise Hotel. Of course attending the Foundation Day re-enactment followed by a delicious lunch added an extra historical and scenic feature to the week.

On behalf of Norfolk Island Travel Centre we hope Judith and all on the Travel Team tour have had a wonderful Norfolk Island holiday.  We look forward to welcoming you back again one day soon.

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The Norfolk Island Golf Club’s inaugural playing of the Stolley Shield Golf Tournament occurs this year from 10 to 13 December 2018. In the tradition of the Ryder & Presidents Cup, you’ll sign up to join ‘The Rest of the World Team’ to pitch yourselves against the local Norfolk Islanders with handicap match play used to determine the winning team.

However if you already understand the meaning behind the name of this Tournament, you’ll have a clue to the mood for this event. With ‘stolley’ meaning talking rubbish or telling a few porky pies, you’ll be sure to experience plenty of  friendly banter, team rivalry and the golf equivalent of the ‘size of the one that got away’!

However to participate you’ll need to move quickly as visiting entries are strictly capped at the first 20 received. There are some very special functions with this event including a Dinner in the Ruins in The Crank Mill in Kingston and a fabulous Presentation Dinner Fish Fry.

To bring you to the competition the Norfolk Island Travel Centre has a choice of suggested travel packages including return flights ex Sydney or Brisbane, 7 nights twin share accommodation, 7 days car hire and Stolley Shield tournament entry. Four day packages can also be organised. Contact Karen Buffett by email at karen@travelcentre.nf or call 1800 1400 66.

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Terry’s Tours in conjunction with Norfolk Island Travel Centre have just presented a wonderful week for 34 local seniors and retiree’s from the Tweed and Gold Coast. Escorted by Lynne Sullivan they’ve enjoyed a week of fun and touring around the Island.

Staying at South Pacific Resort the group have enjoyed a range of tour, dining and entertainment choices. Starting with a half day Island tour they have also explored our convict heritage on a Convict Settlement Tour and at the Sound and Light Show. Norfolk’s Bounty heritage was covered during the Norfolk Indulgence Tour, at History in the Making and at Pitcairn Settlers Village. With our fresh seasonal food another focus, Xtian Brothers Cheese Tour and the Hilli Goat tour were no doubt delicious, as was the Island Fish Fry, dinner at the Bowlo and South Pac and on a Progressive Dinner. Other evening entertainment included the Trial of the Fifteen. Some in the group chose to also join a Culla & Co Horse Carriage Ride and Colleen McCullough Home tour.

After a busy week we wish Lynne and all the Terry’s Tours Group a safe journey home. We sincerely hope you’ve loved your Norfolk Island holiday.

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Many lawn bowlers are already booked to beat the winter blues this year enjoying the warmth of their welcome at the Norfolk Island Bowling Club for the TAB Classic Triples Bowls Tournament. Shaping up to be a great competition from 19 to 24 August 2018, you’ll also find plenty of clear skies and mild Autumn weather, perfect for great bowling-holiday conditions.

Located in the heart of Burnt Pine you can choose accommodation within walking distance of the Bowling Club and also enjoy the ease of Island life with a range of after bowls activities and tours. Equipped with a fabulous bistro and Club amenities however, you may find you don’t want to stray too far from the Club and the competition!

As proud sponsors of the Norfolk Island Bowling Club, the Norfolk Island Travel Centre has excellent value Holiday Packages combining return airfares, 7 night’s accommodation, 7 day’s car hire, tours and more. Joyce Judd is our consultant looking after all bowls bookings (for individuals and groups) and can provide all the details you need to make your booking. Contact Joyce at joyce@travelcentre.nf or call her on 1800 1400 66.

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In November 2018 Norfolk Island Travel Centre are partnering again with Wild Mob to offer bird watchers the opportunity to see our endemic and endangered Green Parakeet, endemic Norfolk Island golden whistler & scarlet robin; and seabirds such as masked booby, grey ternlet, white tern, sooty tern & wedge-tailed shearwater just to name a few. Norfolk Island Bird Week will be amazing!

With maximum birdwatching sessions of no more than 15 people the week is organised to ensure maximum opportunities for bird-sightings. An incredible wealth of bird knowledge will be on-tap with local Norfolk Island bird expert Margaret Christian and Derek Ball, CEO of Wild Mob and Chairperson of Island Arks Australia.

Our Holiday Package is packed! Priced from $1999pp twin share ex Brisbane and $2019 twin share ex Sydney (prices TBC ex Auckland).

The package includes: return airfares, 7 nights twin share accommodation, 7 days car hire, welcome dinner and briefing, half day Island tour, Norfolk Island Birds book by Margaret Christian, bird tour with Margaret Christian (Green Eyes Tour) followed by lunch, Experience Norfolk Island Birds by night, guided birding tours of Norfolk Island’s rainforest & seabird breeding colonies, presentations by researchers & managers of the endemic & endangered Norfolk Island Green Parrot, meet a local Park Ranger over dinner at a local restaurant, entry to Fletcher’s Mutiny Cyclorama, farewell Dinner – and more!

Extra tours include travelling out to magic Phillip Island, offering access to one of the largest breeding populations of red-tailed tropic birds in Australia. Contact Joyce Judd at joyce@travelcentre.nf or  freecall from Australia on 1800 1400 66 or NZ 0800 0088 10.

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A group of twenty members of the Gregory Hills Probus Group led by Julie Johnson are nearing the end of a wonderful week on Norfolk Island organised in conjunction with John Till Group Tour Consultancy and the Norfolk Island Travel Centre. Staying at the South Pacific Hotel they have joined many tours and enjoyed a variety of evening entertainment and meals. They really have sampled the best of Norfolk Island!

Tours and activities during the days have included a Half Day Island tour, Museums visit and Tag-A-Long, Farm & Industry Tour, Breakfast Bushwalk, Island Culture Tour, Behind the Hedges, Convict Settlement Tour and Fletchers Mutiny Cyclorama.  After busy days, everyone has then gone on to enjoy evening meals and entertainment including a Carvery dinner at Southpac, Progressive Dinner, Traditional ‘Norfolk Umu’ Dinner at Bounty Lodge, an Island Fish Fry and Night as a Convict Dinner. To finish their week the group will venture out tonight after dinner to the Sound and Light Show.

From Maria and all the team at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre we wish all the Gregory Hills Probus Group a safe trip home on Sunday. We sincerely hope you’ve loved your Norfolk Island holiday and hope to see you return one day soon.

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We are so pleased to bring you details of the 2018 Norfolk Island Quilters Getaway to be held 29 October to 2 November 2018. With many quilting events on offer across Australia, Quilt Norfolk’s Getaway really stands out.

Previous attendee S.H. from Queensland commented that the week “far exceeded my expectations” and W.H. from Victoria reflected, “Your organisation of the whole time was A1, everything worked, timetables were adhered to and the venues were tops”. In 2018 Tutors Amanda Daly, Caroline Sharkey and Andrea Taylor will teach a diverse range of techniques, patterns and styles as described on the flyer following this message.

Amanda Daly’s work could best be described as contemporary with a particular love for appliqué and quilting. She also enjoys making quilts that are a twist on the traditional as well as pushing the boundaries with new and different materials.

Caroline Sharkey is driven by colour and strives to find that special combination with a WOW! factor. She teaches her techniques of fabric embellishments and textured surface always loving the journey that she is on to inspire and encourage everyone to experience the creative side of Textile Art.

Andrea Taylor was drawn to the simplicity, boldness and geometry of Japanese Sashiko designs and finds teaching the method a rewarding one. She finds using the traditional “chaco” drafting pattern transfer method gives her freedom of expression in her designs. Andrea’s classes are bound to be filled with insights into this genre in a relaxed and peaceful environment.

As interest has already been strong and bookings made, the week is shaping up to be a brilliant quilting holiday. Please contact Kelly Schmitz for a full Information Pack at kelly@travelcentre.nf or on freecall 1800 1400 66.  

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It was wonderful to welcome back Anne Richards to the Island last Saturday, escorting a group of twenty Fun Over 50s travellers for a fabulous Christmas week on Norfolk Island. Based from their accommodation at South Pacific Hotel they have spent the week touring and relaxing and hopefully loving their special Christmas Day lunch at the Hotel.

Before Christmas Day they were able to gain an orientation to the Island on a Half Day Tour, followed by a visit to Fletcher’s Mutiny Cyclorama. Perhaps feeling like they were ‘se moosa bust’ (so full to busting!) after Christmas Day lunch and dinner, hopefully Culla & Co’s Horse carriage ride eased them into the day before joining a Convict Settlement Tour and a Progressive Dinner that night. The weather was perfect for a Glass Bottom Boat ride on Thursday, followed by an Island Culture Tour. Yesterday the group enjoyed the Island Adventures 4WD before finishing their Christmas Week with all the fun at Night As a Convict. 

From Maria and the team at Norfolk Island Travel Centre it has been our pleasure to be travel partners with Fun Over 50’s bringing Anne and her group to Norfolk Island for Christmas this year. We hope you have all had a memorable festive time and hope to see you back again one day soon.

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Seniors Holiday Travel Team has run another “Christmas on Norfolk Island” holiday this year, with seventeen enthusiastic travellers now coming to the end of a wonderful Christmas week. Offered in conjunction with Norfolk Island Travel Centre, the group leader for this trip was Carol Holt returning again to lead the tour.

Some of the tours to start the week off were Half Day Island Tour, followed by the Greenfinger Tour to explore the birds and nature of the Island. Dinner at Hilli’s hopefully didn’t fill everyone up too much as both Christmas lunch and Christmas dinner were relished the next day at Paradise Hotel. The best way to recover from any excesses on Boxing Day was to join the Behind the Hedges Tour to enjoy a number of private gardens, followed by the Convict Settlement Tour, a BBQ dinner and then Wonderland by Night. Other tours and evening events have included Island Culture Tour, Fletcher’s Fate Mystery Dinner, Culla & Co, Island Fish Fry, Mutiny on the Bounty Show and Pitcairn Settlers Village.

 As Carol and her group depart the Island today, Maria & all at Norfolk Island Travel Centre wish everyone a Happy New Year and certainly hope a very special 2017 Christmas holiday has been had by all. 

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So many of us come home from a holiday with a deep desire to just go back!

Not many of us however are so inspired that we return within months, but this is exactly what Di, a recent volunteer on a Norfolk Island Wild mob trip has done. Di’s ‘holiday’ also challenges our conventional view of what we should do with precious vacation time as you discover she was volunteering her time to weed invasive species on Reserves and private properties around the Island, undertake bird counts and other bush restoration activities as a member of a Wild mob trip.

‘Get wild. Do things that matter’ is the tag lines of Wild mob, a not-for-profit, non-political organisation who takes volunteers on adventures to save endangered species and restore their habitats.  Their Norfolk Island Project focuses on bush-land restoration to improve habitat for over 55 threatened or endangered species and up to 18 species of seabirds that breed within Norfolk, Phillip and Nepean Islands. 

While most holiday-goers to Norfolk Island don’t spend their time weeding, they also won’t have the opportunity to go onto private properties or engage so much with locals and our environment. Another member of Di’s group was thrilled with the interactive and social aspects of the week – particularly in comparison to other conservation projects she has worked on. To see what it’s all about check out this Youtube clip: http://youtu.be/I6r8XjqQ6To

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The 2018 First Fleet Anniversary Celebrations on Norfolk Island are shaping up to be very special.

Marking the 230^th anniversary of the 1788 landing of Lieutenant Philip Gidley King and 22 others to start the Norfolk Island Settlement, this week offers the opportunity to honour and reflect on not only their lives but all who subsequently came to the Island over the ensuing 25 years until the Settlements closure in 1814.  

The Norfolk Island Travel Centre has prepared what we hope to be a special Optional First Fleet Package for the week. It includes attending the 6 March Foundation Day re-enactment of the landing followed by a sumptuous luncheon by the water; a First Settlement tour by the Norfolk Island Museum; a ‘Focus on Family’ tour visiting the places Nathaniel and Olivia Lucas called home and work that intertwines with other descendant families and common life features of the time (as well as information on haemochromatosis, the hereditary condition Nathanial and Olivia passed on to many of their descendants); a research session at the KAVHA Research Centre; and finally an exclusive cliff-top celebratory luncheon.

Many Lucas family descendants have already booked for this trip which is fast becoming a fabulous and unique Lucas family get together.

We would love you to be on Norfolk Island for this special 230^th anniversary event. Please contact me for Holiday Package and Optional First Fleet Package details, at maria@travelcentre.nf or on 1800 1400 66.

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In 2018 the 10^th Annual Red Hatter Gathering on Norfolk Island will be held – and it’s going to be a dazzling Diamond Anniversary like none other! For this special year Queenalee Rosalie and her Bounty Babes intend to up the ante of fun, mayhem, crazy antics  -  and so much more!! They would be thrilled if Red Hatters would join them for the celebrations.

Imagine yourself starting the week on a cliff-top at sunset (specially ordered intense-red for this gathering) dining on our Island’s famous fish fry. You’ll love the 10^th Anniversary Diamond luncheon and the Farewell ‘Diamonds are Forever’ themed Dinner will include fabulous entertainment (you’ll just have to be here to find out who the special guest appearance is from!) All sorts of other activities are included in the Red Hatter Registration (contact us for full details). Remember that if you book your Holiday Package through Norfolk Island travel centre you’ll receive $50 off the Registration price.

For 2018 we have included a choice of Holiday Packages with or without a car. Also, note the later time of year than previous Gatherings. This one will be held in the last week of September and beginning of October so you can come and enjoy Spring with us! This is going to be a simply dazzling Gathering and week to be on Norfolk Island. We’d so love to welcome you.

Contact Christan Davies for enquiries and a full Information Package on 1800 1400 66 or by email christan@travelcentre.nf

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Next year marks the 21st Anniversary of the Norfolk Island Theatre Festival and there are many reasons to celebrate this significant anniversary and achievement by Norfolk Amateur Theatrical Society who annually present the Festival. In 2018 it runs from 30 September to 5 October.

The Norfolk Island Theatre Festival is not only excellent for actors, but theatre lovers in general. During this week you’ll enjoy a week of competition performances of one-act plays or an excerpt from a full length play of not more than 20 minutes duration.  Entries are judged by a visiting Adjudicator who offers constructive feedback on each performance to actors and directors alike.  For the actors there are also workshops and of course for everyone, plenty of sightseeing and socialising to enjoy!

Brisbane local Julie Bray must surely have set the record for appearances at the Theatre Festival as for the past 17 years she has travelled to Norfolk Island with Front Row Theatre (originally API Theatre) to perform. We certainly hope she will be back for the 21st anniversary event in 2018 as Julie says “I love coming to the Festival because it is such a complete experience... it is a real highlight of my year”. 

Make performing or attending the Norfolk Island Theatre Festival a highlight of your 2018 year. Contact Kelly Schmitz for further information via email kelly@travelcentre.nf or freecall 1800 1400 66. 

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Some of you would remember Darran Leal as he was the Islands photographer (for Tim Wood Pine Studio’s) in 1980. He met his wife Julia at Puppies Point with a photo group that he brought from Brisbane in 1989 and was married on the island in 1991 with Boo and Agnes as witnesses. Since then, Darran and Julia have brought several groups of photographers to explore the place they know as paradise and this week returned to lead another tour.

Darren says: “I had another fantastic group this week who explored many of the places that most visitors miss. The walk along the base at Cascades again offered beautiful nesting Red-tailed Tropic Birds. 100 Acres is a special place on the island for nature lovers. A highlight was finding a nesting fan-tail feeding its chicks. We even added some ghostly fun with long exposures at night and a convict model (Darran) - a lot of fun and laughs”.

The group came from several locations in Australia and one Kiwi. What did they enjoy shooting the most?  “First of all they loved the people and the food. The Fish Fry was the best, with diets forgotten for 24 hours! The seascapes where a highlight with everyone shooting a mix of water and iconic trees. Then the general nature shots, but without doubt the birds won out. From boobies to little terns with fish, hours were spent trying to get that unique moment in time. The group’s favourite bird was a young little tern at 100 Acres”.

From Tara and all at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre it was wonderful to welcome (back) Darran and Julia and their group of photographers. No doubt Darran and Julia will bring back another group in future – we certainly hope so!

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Seniors Holiday Travel Team in conjunction with Norfolk Island Travel Centre warmly welcomed a group of 20 visitors for a week’s holiday on Norfolk Island this week. Travelling from both Sydney and Brisbane and staying at the Paradise Hotel, the group has been personally escorted around the island by Peter Francis from Seniors Holiday Travel Team.

They have had a busy week exploring the Island and joining many tours and activities. The half-day Island tour at the beginning of the week provided an overview of the island which was then explored in more detail during the Behind the Hedges Tour, Xtian Brothers Cheese Tour, Island Culture Tour, Convict Settlement Tour and Pitcairn Settlers Village. Evening meals have included Fletcher’s Fate, Progressive Dinner, Island Fish Fry and a BBQ dinner at Paradise Hotel.

On behalf of Norfolk Island Travel Centre we hope Peter and all on the Seniors Travel Team tour have had a wonderful Norfolk Island holiday.  We look forward to welcoming you back again one day soon.

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For the third year running freelance photographer Julie Hartwig will be leading another Julie Hartwig Norfolk Island Photography Tour from 10 – 17 April 2018.

Tin Can Bay QLD based Julie loves Norfolk Island as a photographers destination so much she established a facebook page called “The Magic of Norfolk Island” as a one-stop photography resource of Island photography for use by anyone interested in promoting the island. During her April trip she will once again lead her group to the places and spaces across the Island that she knows will best deliver a diverse range of subject matters. From colonial buildings to wild seascapes, quaint valley views, cows, chooks, sub-tropical flora, birds and dramatic cliff-tops – you’ll find no end of inspiration.

Julie has a gift for passing on her skills and passion for photography. If you’ve ever dreamt of joining a photography trip – seriously consider travelling with Julie Hartwig, you won’t regret it. Contact Karen for Holiday Packages information at karen@travelcentre.nf or on 1800 140066. And you don’t need to leave behind your non-photographer spouse or significant other as there are non-photographer packages also available!

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Kate Simpkin’s 2018 Norfolk Island Line Dancing Festival is hotting up to be a brilliant event. Already well booked, the week is certainly going to be full of dancing, socialising and touring fun – make sure not to miss this Line Dancing Holiday!

Kate always takes care to organise every detail of the week to ensure it is filled with every opportunity to learn new dances, dress up, party and generally enjoy our beautiful Island.  To make sure that in your after-dancing hours you get to see the best of the Island, make sure to check out Kate’s 5 Star Extra’s, her special selection of her hand-picked best Island experiences. If you have a non-dancing spouse or friend please ask about our non-dancers package, making it easy and possible to still holiday together while you enjoy the dancing.

Kate is an incredible and dedicated Line Dancing teacher who welcomes and encourages dancers from all experience levels. Proof of her teaching skills is in the fact she’s a multiple winner of the Australian Line Dancing Instructor of the Year – including for 2016/17.

Contact Kelly Schmitz on 1800 1400 66 or by email kelly@travelcentre.nf for a full information pack and bookings. Kate Simpkin’s Line Dancing Festival  going to be a ‘hot’ week of dancing on Norfolk Island, just don’t miss out! 

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Norfolk Island Travel Centre in conjunction with Port Stephens Coaches was deligted to welcome Kay & Terry Fogg and a group of visitors to the Island this week. Responding to requests from their customers for a Norfolk Island holiday, Port Stephen’s Coaches added the trip to their schedule, which was then enthusaistically filled with the group of 40 travellers.

Based at the South Pacific Resort the group have seen and done so much since arriving last Monday. The range of tours they’ve enjoyed include the Half day Island tour, Breakfst Bushwalk, Pitcairn Settlers Village, Cyclorama and Queen Victoria Gardens, Colleen McCullough Home Tour, Hilli Goat Tour, High Tea with a view and the Convict Setlement Tour.

Norfolk’s great food and evening entertainment has been sampled during dinner at Hilli’s, a Progressive Dinner, Island Fish Fry and Mutiny on the Bounty Show, Night as a Convict Dinner, Wonderland by Night and The Jolly Roger.

At the end of a busy week on Norfolk Island we wish Kay, Terry and their group a great journey home on Monday. We hope that everyone has loved their choice of a Norfolk Island tour and hope to welcome future Port Stephens Coach Tour groups to our Island home.

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The story of this group of twenty friends travelling together began in Canada 11 years ago when they all met on a Scenic Holiday tour. Their time together was so enjoyable that they have been meeting up to travel together every 18 months since and for 2017 they decided on a Norfolk Island holiday.  Staying at Aloha Apartments the group have enjoyed a week of sightseeing and touring, as well as enjoying plenty of catch-up time over meals and evening entertainment.

The tours they have joined together include Sound and Light Show, Half Day Island Tour, Convict Settlement, Island Culture Tour and Wonderland by Night. In the evenings they’ve dinned together at The Jolly Roger and on an Island Fish Fry. They are looking forward to their farewell night on Sunday where they will visit island homes for a Progressive Dinner.

Jannise and the Norfolk Island Travel Centre team hope that group leader Kathy Biggs and all the Scenic Reunion group have thoroughly enjoyed their Norfolk Island get-together, sharing time and friendship together on our beautiful Island.

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Twenty nine travellers from the NSW South Coast are spending a wonderful week on Norfolk Island travelling on a Merimbula Coach Tours holidays. Owners Paul and Liz Pincini are the 3^rd generation from their family to be involved in coach travel and pride themselves on offering travel services that are personalised and small in nature to ensure their customers feel like they are travelling “as a group, not a crowd”. Rebecca and the Norfolk Island Travel Centre team were delighted to work with Paul and Liz on this special Norfolk Island trip.

Staying at both Castaway Hotel and Fletcher Christian Apartments the group have so far enjoyed tours including a Half day Island Orientation, Breakfast Bushwalk, Behind the Hedges Norfolk Cottage Industries Tour, Fletchers Cyclorama and a Queen Victoria Gardens visit. Over the weekend they have Pitcairn Settlers Village and Convict Settlement tours on their program. Each evening meals and tours have included Hilli’s Restaurant, a Progressive Dinner, Clifftop Island Fish Fry and Night as a Convict. Dinner at the Bowlo followed by Wonderland by Night and a farewell evening at The Jolly Roger over the weekend will cap off their week.

From Rebecca, Tara and the team at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre we wish Paul, Liz and their Merimbula Coach Tours group a safe journey home on Monday. We hope you’ve thoroughly enjoyed your week and hope to see you back on-Island again one day soon.

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The Norfolk Island Bowling Club invites you to their signature event the Bounty Fours Bowls Tournament. This great event offers the choice of playing for one or two weeks from either 29 April to 4 May, or 7 to 10 May 2018. Teams can be mens, women or mixed for the first week, but must be only mixed for the second. 

Norfolk Island is a great destination for clubs, groups and individual bowlers alike. Travelling to bowl here means you’ll experience not only great bowls and socialising with the locals, but also a fabulous South Pacific Island holiday. The Bounty Fours allows you to really enjoy both bowling and holidaying when you elect to stay for two weeks – and many bowlers do just that!

The Norfolk Island Travel Centre is a proud sponsor of the NI Bowls Club and puts together Holiday Packages for visiting clubs, groups and individual bowlers including return airfares, accommodation, car hire, tours, meals and inclusions of your choice. For bowlers flying from Brisbane they have the choice of travelling with Norfolk Island Airlines and when a group of ten team together the 11th seat will be FREE (taxes need to be paid and there are conditions). You can share the savings among yourselves or earn it as the organiser! Non-bowling members in a group are included.

For all the details please call Joyce Judd on 1800 1400 or email at joyce@travelcentre.nf

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Good news from the Norfolk Island Travel Centre came recently with the announcement that they are chartering an Air New Zealand service to bring both performing Kiwi country music artists and holidaying fans to next May’s Norfolk Island Country Music Festival. This comes as welcome relief following the recent announcement by Norfolk Island Airlines that direct flights between New Zealand and Norfolk Island will cease after 14 January, potentially disrupting travel plans for those already booked to attend the Festival.

The Norfolk Island Country Music Festival is among the biggest and most loved events on the Island’s annual calendar. As the 2018 Festival marks the 25^th anniversary the local Norfolk Island Country Music Association (NICMA) is presenting a week big on performances and celebrations.  New Zealand performers and audience members have played a large part in the sustained success of this Festival over the past 25 years and this is now set to continue in 2018.

Headline NZ performers include Dennis Marsh and The Topp Twins. Dennis Marsh has performed and attended so many previous Festivals that it was inconceivable for NICMA to imagine the 25^th celebration without him. The return of The Topp Twins has been applauded by local Islanders who so enjoyed the music, unique humour and style of those boot stompin’ Gingham Sisters in their last Festival performance.  Travis Collins, Fanny Lumsden and Mason Hope are among the line-up of Australian performers. And as the size and nature of Norfolk is small and easy, fans will find that they’ll be rubbing shoulders with headlining performers, perhaps bumping into them at a café or in the local supermarket.

Travelling to attend this Festival delivers so much more than a usual festival experience. On Norfolk Island visitors find excellent music and a great ‘festival feel’ combined with a brilliant holiday destination. On top of the music many enjoy coral reef snorkelling; World Heritage listed Kingston; exploring the unique local Norf’k culture; or a game of golf or bowls or a rainforest walks. 

Holiday Packages to attend the 2018 Norfolk Island Country Music Festival from 19 – 26 May start from AU$1289pp (NZ$1547)twin share ex Auckland including return airfares and taxes, NI airport transfers, 7 night’s twin share accommodation, 7 days car hire, half day Island tour and more.    

Contact Christan Davies at christan@travelcentre.nf or call 0800 0088 10 for further information on the Air New Zealand Charter, Holiday Packages and Country Music Pass options. Also visit https://www.norfolkislandtravelcentre.com/events/country-music-festival

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It’s hard to imagine what appeal small, isolated and largely untouched Norfolk Island could have for city teenagers accustomed to a plethora of entertainment options and non-stop stimulation. Well, according to Maja, one of a group of twelve visiting St. George Girls High School students, one of the stand out reasons is that Norfolk is a “really peaceful place, it’s calming and so different to Sydney.” Maja and classmates Kimberley and Rouya, have really enjoyed not only discovering the many contrasts between Norfolk and Sydney but also undertaking beach clean-ups and weeding work as part of the week’s conservation outcomes.

Traveling on a Wildmob Conservation trip offers these students an opportunity to really understand our own and collective impact on the environment. The pervasiveness of plastic rubbish really hit the girls this week with their eyes newly opened to how it has made its way even onto what would appear to be our pristine beaches: “Once you look you can see it everywhere.” They each expressed a desire to try and cut down on use of plastics, be more aware of overly packaged goods and closely watch what they were consuming.

An appreciation for life on our small Island with a close-knit community, shared heritage and “the way you treat each other” also struck the girls. They have seen and heard how residents live together and have a unique shared identity and sense of belonging, so much so that Kimberley remarked that this week “makes me want to go home and celebrate my heritage.”  

The students have been escorted this week by St. George Girls High School teachers Dianne Duffy and Tina Whitehead and Wildmob’s CEO Derek Ball. This is the 2^nd trip for Diana who is enthusiastic about the opportunities a week of conservation work brings to the girls and also the opportunity it offers for them to take a rest and break from the non-stop nature of city life.

The outcome of this week certainly feels like a win-win, both for the girls and also our environment. On behalf of Joyce, Rebecca and the Norfolk Island Travel Centre team we wish you all a safe journey back home to Sydney. We hope the special lessons learned, and calm from the relaxed time you’ve had on our Island stay with you a long time. 

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It’s been 3 months since we farewelled everyone from June’s Social Ballroom Dancing Week. If you were lucky enough to be a participant, we hope that the memories are still fresh bringing a smile to your face and a tap in your toes!

The Norfolk Island Travel Centre is now very pleased to present details of the 2018 Social Ballroom Dancing Week and hope that dancers will join the Norfolk Island Social Ballroom Dancing Committee and dancing friends for this wonderful week. The dates for 2018 are 17-22 June and once again Tanya Kershaw and Jan Lawrence will be leading tutors.

Every year this event includes a fabulous themed night and in 2018 the theme is Jungle Safari – we can only imagine the wild creations that will appear at Rawson Hall next June. For those who may have enquired, but have never travelled for this week before, we would just like to say there is no need to hesitate you really will have a Ball! With limited spaces and heavy bookings however our best suggestion is to reserve your place as soon as you can.

Contact Jannise Witt at jannise@travelcentre.nf or on 1800 1400 66 for 7 night  Holiday Package details or any further enquiries. Don’t forget - non-dancing partners and friends will have plenty to see and do while you are dancing, please ask Jannise for a copy of our Tours & Activities book or go to https://www.norfolkislandtravelcentre.com/tours-activities

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It was wonderful to welcome Rod King of Kings of Newcastle Coach Tours & Travel escorting 27 Newcastle region based visitors on a Norfolk Island holiday. Kings Coaches have travelled to Norfolk Island many, many times over the years, initially escorted by Rod’s parents and founders of the business, Grahame and Helen and since their retirement by Rod and his wife Amanda.

Staying at Paradise Hotel & Resort the group are having had a busy week of touring and travelling around the Island. By the time Rod and his group depart on Monday they will certainly have seen the best Norfolk has to offer!

Starting their touring last Tuesday, an orientation to the Island was gained on a half day tour. Dinner that night at Castaway Hotel was followed by the drama of the Sound and Light Show. Visiting the 4 Norfolk Island Museums during Tag-A-Long tours across two mornings has been complimented with an Interesting Places Tour and relaxing Culla & Co Horse and Carriage Tour. Today they group will enjoy a Breakfast Bushwalk and Island Culture Tour and on Sunday the wonderful Cyclorama. During the evenings many delicious meals have been consumed including an Island Cuisine Tasting Table Dinner, Island Fish Fry and Night as a Convict Dinner. After dinner at the RSL tonight, we’re sure Wonderland by Night will be a treat, as will tomorrow nights’ final meal at a Clifftop Dinner at Bedrock.

On behalf of Jannise, Rebecca and all the team at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre we say thank you to Rod and his group for visiting our island and travelling in conjunction with us. We wish you a safe trip home on Monday and hope to see you back on-Island again one day soon.

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So many of us come home from a holiday with a deep desire to just go back!

Not many of us however are so inspired that we return within months, but this is exactly what Di, a recent volunteer on a Norfolk Island Wildmob trip has done. Di’s ‘holiday’ also challenges our conventional view of what we should do with precious vacation time as you discover she was volunteering her time to weed invasive species on Reserves and private properties around the Island, undertake bird counts and other bush restoration activities as a member of a Wildmob trip.

‘Get wild. Do things that matter’ is the tag lines of Wildmob, a not-for-profit, non-political organisation who takes volunteers on adventures to save endangered species and restore their habitats.  Their Norfolk Island Project focuses on bush-land restoration to improve habitat for over 55 threatened or endangered species and up to 18 species of seabirds that breed within Norfolk, Phillip and Nepean Islands. 

While most holiday-goers to Norfolk Island don’t spend their time weeding, they also won’t have the opportunity to go onto private properties or engage so much with locals and our environment. Another member of Di’s group was thrilled with the interactive and social aspects of the week – particularly in comparison to other conservation projects she has worked on. To see what it’s all about check out this Youtube clip: http://youtu.be/I6r8XjqQ6To

Joining a Wildmob Conservation trip really proves the saying ‘the more you give the more you get’. There is one more trip scheduled for early October this year (limited spaces still available) and a trip in April and July in 2018. Contact Joyce at Norfolk Island Travel Centre for details and enquiries at joyce@travelcentre.nf or see https://www.norfolkislandtravelcentre.com/?s=Wildmob

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The Norfolk Island Travel Centre was thrilled this week to welcome 60 visiting ukulele players travelling to Norfolk to participate in the Spring Norfolk Island Ukulele Festival. Their hosts the Norfolk Island Uke Band led by Don Reynolds have presented a week of playing, learning and performing mixed together with terrific meals, socialising and activities.

We hope that playing uke’s at places such as the Sunday markets, beside the sparkling waters at Emily Bay, at Kingston’s Old Government House site, during the Yuukalieli Showcase at Rawson Hall, at the farewell night dressed in Rock & Roll fancy dress and during workshops at Tampali have been not only entertaining but inspiring.  

The cultural mix of this Festival is fantastic. Aussies, Kiwi’s and Norfolk Islanders have all exchanged music, cultural traditions, languages, singing and dancing this week. It’s hard to think of a more enjoyable holiday than attending a Norfolk Island Ukulele Festival! We wish all the players a safe trip home and hope to see you back, with your uke, on Norfolk Island again one day soon.

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It’s no wonder that Ian Rolfe’s 2017 Norfolk Island tour was sold out months ago. Ian, a Master of Photography, professional photographer, multi-award winner and author of ‘Norfolk Island Ian Rolfe Photography’ – is also a fabulous photography teacher. Add this to the fact that this is his 15^th trip to the Island, so he really knows the Island’s best spots to follow the sun and stars around the island. His passion for Norfolk Island is summed up with his comment “I love Norfolk Island and it’s assuredly my favourite South Pacific destination”.

The sixteen lucky photographers on this trip are spending 12 days indulging their passion and enthusiasm for photography. Together they have been capturing first morning light, afternoon shadows and dusky evenings against a back drop of Kingston’s historic buildings, craggy cliff-tops, lush green valleys, majestic pine trees and sparkling waters. At night they have braved the cemetery to take time-lapse photos of the evening sky, then risen early the next morning to capture the changing dawn light from Queen Elizabeth lookout. Time –lapse photography is a passion of Ian’s and judging by the stunning footage he showed Norfolk Island Travel Centre staff, his students must be filled with awe and enthusiasm for the technique.

As if all this is not enough, each evening Ian has critiqued photos taken that day and taught enhancement techniques in Photoshop sessions. Of course the group have had some down time from taking photos when they’ve enjoyed a number of tours and dinners around the Island.

Ian had a special surprise for Rebecca Christan and the Norfolk Island Travel Centre this year. While NITC’s new premises already have Ian’s photos on the walls, he presented Rebecca with a special set of unique metallic finish prints of Norfolk Island scenes. These stunning prints will be proudly framed and hung throughout the office and will no doubt become an amazing showcase of the Island’s beauty for all our office visitors. An extraordinarily generous and beautiful gift indeed.

Ian and his group have another week left to still photograph the Island and enjoy their holiday. We hope that the weather remains as beautiful as this week and you are all inspired by the amazing beauty of our island. 

Copies of Ian’s book ‘Norfolk Island Ian Rolfe Photography’ are still available at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre office opposite the RSL and sell for $59. They are a beautiful coffee table book and an excellent present for friends and family both on and off-Island. We have a limited number of personally signed copies by Ian, please call in to view a copy.

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It was wonderful to welcome this week Vanessa from Green Travel Concepts escorting 8 South Australian travellers on a tour of Norfolk Island. Designed as a small group tour, Green Travel Concepts organised an itinerary to capture a varied week of experiences, tours and meals.

Staying at Paradise Hotel the group have ventured out each day to so far enjoy Fletcher’s Mutiny Cyclorama, Norfolk Today tour, Pitcairn Settlers Village, Behind the Hedges tour and Colleen McCullough Home tour. Today and tomorrow we know they’ll also love joining the Island Culture tour and Convict Settlement tour; and during the evenings the Sound and Light tour and Murder Mystery Dinner. Other evening entertainment has included an Island Fish Fry, Hilli Restaurant, Mutiny on the Bounty Show and Pizza Dinner at Castaway.

We hope that when Vanessa and her group depart on Monday to begin their journey home, after having seen and experienced so much of our island, that they feel like they’ve really had a very special Green Travel Concepts Norfolk Island holiday. On behalf of Jannise and all the team at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre we wish you a safe trip home and hope to welcome you back one day soon.

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