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Departing from Brisbane from $3,599 per person or Sydney from $3,819 per person twin share at the Crest Apartments
The Crest Apartments:Â Stay in a spacious, self-contained one-bedroom apartment featuring a separate lounge and bedroom, along with a fully equipped kitchen complete with a full-size stove and microwave. Set on an elevated three-hectare site with expansive, beautifully maintained grounds, the property is perfectly positioned to capture stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, as well as Phillip and Nepean Islands. Ideally located, this property serves as your gateway to Norfolk Islandâs World Heritage-listed areas of Kingston and Arthurâs Vale, the pristine waters of Emily Bay, the islandâs scenic golf course, fascinating museums, and historic convict ruins.
Departing from Brisbane from $4,099 per person or Sydney from $4,319 per person twin share at Governor’s Lodge
Stay at Governor’s Lodge :Governorâs Lodge is a peaceful resort style retreat offering 55 individual cabins set across 12 acres of beautifully landscaped sub-tropical gardens, framed by iconic Norfolk Pines. Guests enjoy access to three on-site dining venues, a swimming pool with heated spa, and a full-service reception for any unexpected needs.
This non-smoking property is centrally located, just minutes from the islandâs top dining, shopping, and key attractions such as Kingston and Emily Bay. With everything you need for a relaxing Norfolk Island escape, weâre dedicated to making your stay feel like a true discovery of paradise.
This package offers the perfect balance of independent and guided experiences. Your time on Norfolk is yours to enjoy independently with the added benefit of several tours and functions included for you to enjoy with like-minded travellers who are on the Island for the same event. There is no tour host for this event. A rental vehicle is included to give you the flexibility to reach meeting points for each activity at the designated times.
Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability, and are in Australian Dollars. Prices are correct as of 02 June 2026. Please check all prices, availability, fees, conditions and information with your travel agent before booking.
A non-refundable deposit is due upon booking. Airfare may be required at time of booking to commit to Qantas booking terms and conditions.
Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability, and are in Australian Dollars. Prices are correct as of 4 June 2026. Please check all prices, availability, fees, conditions and information with your travel agent before booking.
Guests travelling from Brisbane arrive today on Norfolk.
Transfer to accommodation and car hire will be available for collection at the property. The evening is at leisure and dinner is own arrangements.
Guests travelling from Sydney arrive today on Norfolk. Transfer to accommodation and car hire will be available for collection at the property.
Brisbane guests this morning enjoy the Island Life Tour. Spend the morning touring Norfolk Island, gaining a true insight into the intricate nature of modern island life. Your guide will share the latest information on the island’s ethnic groups, nationalities and languages spoken, including the Norfolk Island indigenous language. The tour will conclude with lunch at the Boatshed Restaurant at Governorâs Lodge Hotel.
During this week on Norfolk guests will undertake their own activities, however there will be some tours and dinners included where you will meet like-minded twitchers and make some new friends. This evening youâll meet your Norfolk host for the week. Your host will join you for some dinners this week and will be able to answer any questions you may have about the island.
Tonight is an information and welcome evening. Starting off with a presentation from Norfolk Island National Parks to help set you up for the week. The Norfolk Island National Park and Botanic Garden was declared in 1986 and now makes up 19% of the land area of the island. The park is home to stunning scenery and walking tracks that take visitors on a journey through plant habitats found nowhere else on earth. Discover palm forests, walk under the tallest tree ferns on earth and explore breathtaking stands of Norfolk Island pine growing up to sixty metres high.
Following the information session join your host for a 2-course dinner at Paradise Hotel.
Sydney guests this morning set off on the Island Life Tour and conclude with lunch at the Boatshed Restaurant.
Touring will commence with Margaret today. Please note that because of limited numbers at any one time on the Eco and Bird Tour, passengers will be split up across the week. Your tour date for the Eco and Bird Tour will be confirmed when you receive your final documents prior to travel. Norfolk Island’s unique birds are waiting for you! You can be one of the many visitors who says, ” This has been my best day on Norfolk!” after visiting easy access forest glades, private property, and stunning coastal areas. This is where 25 rare and endemic bird species can be found in the island’s subtropical rainforest. Sensational photographic opportunities. There will be morning tea provided and comfort stops available. The sale is an easy stroll on a slight gradient without steps. After the bird tour concludes there will be a picnic lunch provided.
The rest of the day and the evening is at leisure. When you make your reservation ask our consultant about adding a clifftop fish fry this evening. Youâll taste some delicious local fresh fish with salads and delicious pies for dessert. (Additional cost applies).
Today, further guests will join Margaret for her Eco and Bird Tour. Youâll be advised which day youâre touring with Margaret when final documents are issued prior to travel.
The rest of the day is at leisure. Equipped with your bird list and information pack youâll be all set to search for Norfolkâs birdlife. The island is known for its unique endemic species like the endangered Norfolk Island Green Parakeet and Norfolk Island Robin, as well as large seabird colonies. The island is a breeding site for over 1% of the world’s population of Wedge-tailed Shearwaters and Red-tailed Tropicbirds. You might like to spend some more time leisurely wandering around the Botanic Gardens or perhaps spend some time down at Kingston where the foreshore areas near Kingston Jetty and Slaughter Bay are good places to spot shorebirds like the Pacific Golden Plover and Wandering Tattler.
The evening is at leisure and we suggest you try one of our great Norfolk restaurants. There are plenty to choose from.
Today is at leisure. If youâve already scratched off a few of our feathered friends on your list, then why not enjoy a leisurely breakfast at one of Norfolkâs great cafes or use your rental vehicle to set out and explore. How about a swim? Splash in the crystal-clear waters of Emily Bay or don a snorkel and seek out some of the amazing marine life that lives in the bay. Donât want to get wet? What about visiting one of our fabulous museums or take a stroll through the picturesque cemetery to look at the resting place of some of Norfolkâs convicts?
Tonight, meet Margaret and some of her family as they take you on the Norfolk Birds by Night tour. Venture out to see Norfolkâs nocturnal birds including muttonbirds and blackwing petrels. You will also search for the morepork, and possibly the elusive little shearwater that has never been pinned down to species.
The morning is at leisure today. You might like to visit Norfolkâs Sunday markets. The market features a variety of local crafts, art, souvenirs, and produce, along with live music and fresh coffee – and runs rain, hail, or shine.
This afternoon, Lilli will take everyone for a guided seabird bird walk through Norfolk’s most pristine 100 Acre coastal reserve. You will be introduced to the different ecosystems in this surprisingly diverse environment and meet the migratory species that call this reserve home for their summer breeding. Species you will likely encounter include the White Tern, the White-Capped Noddy and the Red-Tailed Tropic Bird. You will also learn about the nesting behaviours, migration patterns and cultural significance of these special visitors and have fantastic photo opportunities backdropped by Norfolk’s dramatic coastline.
Today is at leisure for you to continue your hunt for some of our more elusive species. Have you got that green parrot photo yet? If not, youâd better head up the National Park and grab a photo with the giant green parrot in the information centre.
This evening make your way to Governorâs Lodge for a Farewell Dinner with your Norfolk host. Time to share your photos and exchange email addresses with new-found friends as you start to wrap up your week on Norfolk.
Whilst Sydney guests have a final day at leisure today our Brisbane guests will be transferred to Norfolk Island Airport for the journey home.
Sadly, the week has come to an end. Sydney guests will be transferred to Norfolk Island Airport today as itâs time to say goodbye to Norfolk.
**Itinerary is subject to change**
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