NORFOLK ISLAND HAS ITS OWN TRAVEL PLANNING APP!

NORFOLK ISLAND HAS ITS OWN TRAVEL PLANNING APP! LAUNCHING IN A FEW WEEKS, THE VISIT NORFOLK ISLAND APP IS ABOUT TO PUT A DIGITAL TRAVEL GUIDE IN THE HANDS OF EVERYONE THINKING ABOUT A TRIP TO THE ISLAND.

Apps for holiday planning are revolutionary tools for all kinds of travellers. For most of us, planning travel itineraries is the first phase of excitement that gives you something to look forward to even if your trip is a while off. But, if truth be told, it can also be overwhelming when pulling everything together. No longer do you need 15 tabs open on the computer, forgetting where you saved things, or checking your browsing history! Visit Norfolk Island travel planning app is the ultimate resource for planning your trip to the Island.

It allows you to source and research all components of your trip; where to stay, what to do, places to eat, sights to see, day spas, massage therapists, and more. You can save places that spark your interest, see your saves on a map, and share them with your travel companions.

Another thing we love about the Visit Norfolk Island app is its sharing aspect. As well as leaving reviews and sharing your experiences to help others, you can follow experts in the industry for travel advice. There are maps of airport terminals and other helpful information. You can check the opening hours of each place, add them to your personal day plan and map it.

What’s more, tourists can set up their own self-drive interactive guided tour choosing which paths of interest they’d like to explore. Stopping at places on their path, they’ll be able to listen to an audio giving interesting facts along the way!

With history being such an important aspect of Norfolk Island, one great feature is the virtual tour guide. You’ll be able to navigate around all of the historic sites at Kingston and other locations and watch a video or listen to an audio about the site. At some locations, you can watch 360-degree videos that will give you a taste of what it feels like to be there.

Dale Parker Anderson, the owner of Bounty Museum said “Looking forward to [the app] - this will be a game-changer for Norfolk Island Tourism. I am so pleased the Bounty Museum will be advertising content on the app and being part of this exciting adventure.”

The owner of the Visit Norfolk Island travel planning app, Mick Turner, said that the app has outgrown his initial vision. “I’ve lived on this Island for a year, and I’ve seen so much change in that short time. Things on this island rapidly shift. I initially wanted to have an app that would help both tourists and residents find all that Norfolk Island has to offer, easily and quickly. However, the app has grown to include so much more and it’s exceeded my initial expectations. I’m excited about finding out tourists’ reactions.”

Here are the TOP FIVE fabulous features of the travel planning app:

IT CAN BE USED OFFLINE

Yes! Even when you are out of data, or don’t have access to wifi, you can still view content offline (hyperlinks excluded). As long as you’ve downloaded the onto a device, users can still read all the information about the Island’s best features.

NICHE MARKETS CATERED FOR

Some small businesses don’t have the advertising budget within the tourism marketing sector. It’s often pricy and out of reach. But with the low cost of digital advertising, even micro businesses can get found by tourists. With the search facility, users can search for ... well anything! For example, a tourist looking for meditation classes can find the right venue to provide that via the search bar, or someone wanting a Lomi Lomi massage can easily find the therapist to cater to her needs. It's quick and easy for users, all within the app and very relevant. No mucking around on Google search bringing up random things!

IT'S CURRENT AND UPDATED

Print media can become out of date so quickly. Using the app is the best means to find the opening hours of business, and to make sure their address is current. Mobile apps are rapidly trending and widely used, it’s the way ahead as a tool for the digital era we’re in.

IT'S FREE FOR USERS TO DOWNLOAD

Anyone can easily download the app for FREE onto a tablet or phone, and they can also use the widget on their laptop and desktop computer. So many ways to explore what’s happening on Norfolk Island.

EVEN BABY BOOMERS CAN USE

Most folk in Australia and NZ are phone savvy. And so downloading a travel app isn’t too much of a stretch. The large icons on the app screen make it easy for baby boomers! Plus the navigation is intuitive, seamless and easy.

For a small island, Norfolk has so much to offer. It’s great to have a way to showcase it to the world!

The Visit Norfolk Island travel planning app is going live by the end of July 2022. You can download it for Android and iOS via Google Play or the Apple App Store. It is also available to use on your desktop or laptop computer.

To find out when the app is available, subscribe to the website www.visitnorfolkisland.app.

It’s not too late for advertisers to jump on board. Email mickturner@live.com to request a demo or more information.