NORFOLK ISLAND MARCH 2027

Discover Sydney’s spectacular Northern Beaches, taking in stunning coastal scenery and iconic beachside suburbs along the way. Enjoy lunch in beautiful Manly with time to relax and soak up the atmosphere of this famous seaside destination.

Fly to Norfolk Island and settle into your resort. Tonight, dress as a convict and join the Commandant for a memorable evening of feasting, singing and entertainment. Outfit supplied.

Hotel: Paradise Resort, Norfolk Island for 7 nights

Explore the island’s highlights including historic Kingston, Cascade and Longridge. This afternoon, visit the impressive Cyclorama, a 360-degree panoramic artwork bringing the story of the Bounty mutineers and Norfolk Island’s history to life.

Visit the No. 9 Quality Row Museum; set in a restored Georgian house and gain fascinating insight into Norfolk Island’s past. This afternoon, explore the World Heritage-listed Kingston settlement, including the cemetery, Quality Row, New Gaol ruins and historic waterfront buildings. Dinner tonight is at Governors Lodge.

Experience Norfolk Island’s fresh local produce on a unique Paddock to Plate tour, including farm visits and a delicious two-course lunch hosted in a local home. Later, visit Norfolk Island’s Lavender Farm and enjoy a guided tour and gelato. After dinner, wander through the bushland lit up like an enchanted forest or enjoy the experience aboard the ‘moon buggy’.

In the afternoon, we visit the Lavender Farm for an engaging talk about the journey of establishing Norfolk Island’s first-ever Lavender Farm. You’ll hear about the challenges of importing bare-rooted plants and enjoy a guided walk around the farm led by the owners. You’ll learn about the 15 different lavender varieties, along with other commercial plantings of sage, rosemary, rose geranium, sunflowers, and various vegetables cultivated for the ‘paddock to plate’ experience. The tour also includes a delightful Lavender & Blueberry Gelato (or another flavour of your choice) in a waffle cone.

Dinner tonight will be served at the hotel and then following dinner we experience Wonderland by Night. The setting is in 10 acres of magical Norfolk pines and bushland lit up like an enchanted forest. Meander along (or ride in the ‘moon buggy’) a winding pathway with Archie, a descendant of the Bounty mutineers, as he recites his poems and lights up the dioramas.

Enjoy a relaxed morning before cruising Norfolk’s crystal-clear lagoon aboard a Glass Bottom Boat. Discover colourful marine life and fascinating underwater habitats while remaining comfortably dry. Tonight, we enjoy dinner at Hilli’s restaurant.

Start the day with a bush walk and BBQ breakfast at the Captain Cook Monument (non-walkers are transferred directly to breakfast). After some free time back at the hotel, enjoy High Tea at The Pines. This evening, experience Norfolk Island’s famous Progressive Dinner, with a delicious three-course meal shared across local homes.

Learn about the history and culture of the Pitcairn descendants on a visit to one of the island’s original settler properties. This afternoon, enjoy stunning coastal scenery, local insights and wine, cheese and crackers at Mount Pitt. Tonight, savour Norfolk Island’s famous Island Fish Fry.

Enjoy a leisurely morning before departing Norfolk Island and returning home via Sydney. On arrival in Perth, your private driver will be waiting to transfer you home.