What to do in Norfolk Island

Activities, attractions and tours
Norfolk Island featuring tranquil scenes and a sunset

Norfolk Island Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Norfolk Island has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Norfolk Island, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Norfolk Island with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Norfolk Island, and make it a breeze to explore Norfolk Island and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Norfolk Island to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Norfolk Island, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Norfolk Island.

Norfolk Island attractions

Norfolk Island has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Norfolk Island to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Norfolk Island.

Looking for things to do in Norfolk Island can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Norfolk Island or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Norfolk Island attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!

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Top places to visit

1. Emily Bay Beach

Bring the family for a day of seaside fun or experience a peaceful getaway at Emily Bay Beach. Regarded by locals as the island’s premier beach, Emily Bay Beach has a broad arc of sandy shoreline and crystal-clear waters protected by a reef on its seaside edge. Laze on the soft white sands or swim and snorkel beneath the bay’s glassy surface.
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Emily Bay Beach featuring forests, a beach and general coastal views

2. Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area

The Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area (KAVHA) is a 630-acre (255-hectare) UNESCO World Heritage Site on Norfolk Island’s southern coastal plains. Explore a series of buildings built during the British Empire’s colonial expansion between 1788 and 1855 and learn about the history and hardship of large-scale convict transportation. Go on a guided tour, follow the walking trails or check out the heritage buildings that are open to the public and get a closer look at Norfolk Island’s colonial beginnings.
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Kingston and Arthur\'s Vale Historic Area which includes heritage elements

3. The Arches

Discover the Arches, a heritage site that continues to intrigue Norfolk Island’s historians and archaeologists. Nestled into an old estate known as Longridge settlement on the southwest of the island, the Arches are a series of impressive brick structures built during Norfolk Island’s convict era. Stroll around the site to speculate about the settlement’s history and take in the scenic countryside.
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The Arches which includes building ruins and heritage elements

4. Mount Pitt

Check out magnificent views and exciting hiking trails on Mount Pitt, Norfolk Island’s second-highest peak. Rising to 1,050 feet (320 meters) above sea level, the mountain sits just below the summit of Mount Bates and is located within the Norfolk Island National Park. With commanding views across the island’s pine-dotted hillsides and the nearby islands in the South Pacific Ocean, Mount Pitt is a fantastic spot to appreciate the beauty of the island in its entirety.
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Mount Pitt showing tranquil scenes, general coastal views and landscape views

5. Anson Bay

Despite its small size, Anson Bay Beach is one of the island’s most arresting coastal destinations. The beach hugs the base of a soaring cliff face that hooks across from Anson Point. Appreciate the stunning beach view from the lookout at the top of the cliff and make your way down the winding trail to reach the sandy stretch at the bottom. Strolling along this secret cove, the only footprints in the sand are likely to be your own.
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Anson Bay Beach showing rugged coastline and general coastal views

Popular places to visit

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Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area

Take a walk through history when you visit this promenade of Georgian buildings dating back to the British Empire’s convict settlement on Norfolk Island.

Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area
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The Arches

The mysterious ruins in southwestern Norfolk Island are a scenic spot for contemplating the island’s history and the secrets that still puzzle archaeologists.

The Arches
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Norfolk Island Botanic Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Norfolk Island Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Norfolk Island. Discover the coral reefs while you're in the area.

Norfolk Island Botanic Garden
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Captain Cook Lookout

Find out about the history of Norfolk Island when you take a trip to Captain Cook Lookout. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Captain Cook Lookout
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St Barnabas Chapel

You can find out about the history of Norfolk Island with a visit to St Barnabas Chapel. Discover the coral reefs while you're in the area.

St Barnabas Chapel
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Kingston Jetty

Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Jetty. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Kingston Jetty
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Mount Pitt

The low-rolling hillsides of Norfolk Island rise up to this central peak, which has a lookout and picnic tables overlooking a sweeping panorama of the island.

Mount Pitt
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Cockpit Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cockpit Waterfall during your travels in Cascade. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Cockpit Waterfall
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Royal Engineer's Office, Guard House & Pier Store

You can study the exhibits at Royal Engineer's Office, Guard House & Pier Store, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kingston. Wander the marina or discover the area's coral reefs.

Royal Engineer's Office, Guard House & Pier Store

Day trip destinations from Norfolk Island

Burnt Pine as well as a small group of people

Burnt Pine