Don t miss out!! *Photo courtesy & copyright Ian Rolfe, Southern Lightscapes

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1 Don t miss out!! April March 2014 Tours on Norfolk Island have limited availability & fill quickly, we recommend you book with us prior to your arrival on Norfolk Island Make the most of your holiday by enjoying some of Norfolk s fantastic tourism experiences. All tour prices shown in Australian dollars and are subject to change without notice. *Photo courtesy & copyright Ian Rolfe, Southern Lightscapes

2 Norfolk Island Special prices for special interest weeks JANUARY Wearable Arts Burning of the Bounty FEBRUARY Clay Target Championships Veterans Games Golf Tournament Radio Astronomers Conference Opera in Paradise Line Dancing Festival MARCH First Fleet Anniversary Celebrations From the Sirius to the Bounty Maritime Week South Pacific Bowls APRIL Veterans Games Tennis Tournament ANZAC Day Commemoration Narelle Thompson Art Workshop Rotary Conference Tai Chi & Qigong Retreat Quilt Retreat Bounty Lawn Bowls Tournament Texas HoldEm Poker Tournament MAY Country Music Festival Batemans Bay Bushwalkers JUNE Red Hatters Gathering Bounty Day Celebrations Ballroom Dancing Festival JULY Open Field Archery Championships AUGUST Hardy s Wine Golf Classic Norfolk Island TAB Classic Triples Bowls Tournament SEPTEMBER Tennis Classic Squash Masters Tournament Theatre In Paradise OCTOBER Scrabble Festival Painting with Belinda Bigg Adam Woodhams Garden Tour Gardeners Week and Agricultural and Horticultural Show Quilters Getaway NOVEMBER Photography with Michael Snedic & Mark Rayner Astronomy with James Barclay Governor s Cup Golf Tournament DECEMBER Pistol Shooting Championships Jazz Festival ANZARME Music Conference SPECIAL DISCOUNTED HOLIDAY PACKAGES ALL YEAR ROUND Photography Bridge Fishing Backpackers Girl Guides Weddings Conferences Family Reunions Probus Lions Rotary Quota Red Hatters For the best possible quote, contact - The Travel Centre PO Box 172, Norfolk Island South Pacific 2899 Phone: int Fax: Int travel@travelcentre.nlk.nf website: Australia freecall New Zealand freecall

3 DAY ACTIVITIES Art Trail (Baunti Escapes ) Fri 1pm with Cyclorama $58pp A unique chance to meet local artists in their creative studios. You will meet a collection from: a local bone carver, a silk painter and potter, a mixed media artist, a laser engraver and a print maker. You will learn about how our stamp issues are produced. The ultimate experience will be a visit to the magnificent 360 degree panoramic painting at the Cyclorama, & meet the artists who created the amazing pictorial history of the mutiny on the Bounty & the Norfolk Island people. Refreshments provided. Behind the Hedges (Pinetree Tours) Tue 8.30am $45pp Travel to Anson Bay to visit a small hobby farm, which has been instrumental in improving our local livestock industry. Close by see a demonstration at Norfolk s major pottery and browse at the Cottage Pottery shop. After a delicious morning tea at a scenic location, visit a beautiful private and commercial garden that supplies our local florists with stock. Exclusive to Pinetree Tours visit to Sweeties and learn how we make chocolate on Norfolk. Breakfast Bush Walk (Pinetree Tours) Wed & Sat 8am $45pp Take your choice of a stroll through One Hundred Acres Reserve or for the more energetic, a leisurely 3.5km walk through scenic Mt Bates to Captain Cook Monument. At the end of the walk meet on the clifftop for a delicious breakfast barbecue. Cliff Top BBQ Breakfast (Pinetree Tours) Wed & Sat 9.15am $45pp If you prefer not to rise early and bush walk, but would like to have breakfast on the cliff top, join us at Anson Bay & share in the delicious barbeque breakfast. Breakfast Bush Walk (Baunti Escapes) Wed 8am $50pp Discover the incredible scenic beauty of the natural environment in The World of Norfolk with a guide on a relaxing and informative one hour bush walk through the Norfolk Island National Park. Learn about our unique eco-systems and endemic flora and fauna. Arrive in time to enjoy a well deserved hearty cooked breakfast in the Park. Breakfast Walk (Norfolk Touring ) Wed & Sat 7.30am $55pp Join our knowledgable tour guide on a leisurely walk through natural rainforest, abundant with bird life. Followed by... A hearty breakfast on the beach!

4 Convict Kingston Trail (Baunti Escapes) Tue at 9am or Wed 1pm $42pp Experience a journey through time with a visit to the cemetery, ruins and buildings regarded as the most impressive collection of Georgian architecture in the southern hemisphere and still in community use today - living history! Enjoy the stories of commandants, convicts and characters who played a part in Norfolk s convict history. Coffee Plantation Tour (Baunti Escapes) minimum 6 Wed 1pm $53pp Visit an established coffee plantation at beautiful Anson Bay. Meet the plantation owner - a real island character; learn about the history of coffee here; see a roasting demonstration; and taste the local Arabica coffee at afternoon tea. Convict Settlement Tour (Pinetree Tours) Tue, Thu & Sun $42pp Join an In Depth tour of the historic Georgian settlement of Kingston. Walk through the cemetery & hear the history of interesting convict & colonial headstones, hear stories of the houses along Quality Row. Walk through the ruins of the New Gaol, see the Pier Store, Boat Shed and the Crank Mill. Afternoon tea included. Cyclorama (7 days) Adults $14pp Child $5pp (4-14yrs) The Cyclorama provides a total experience. Visitors walk inside one continuous 360 panoramic painting & feel as though they are standing on a pier or ship deck and are a part of the scenes. Walk inside this unique work of art that will take you on an incredible journey. Discover how the world s most famous mutiny created the Pitcairn & Norfolk communities. Cynthia s Garden Tour (Cynthia Quintal) Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 9am. $48pp (minimum 2) Join Cynthia Quintal, on a personalized Garden Tour exploring 4 island gardens. Tour is a leisurely paced 3 hours & includes morning tea. Pick-ups are from the Norfolk Island tourist information office. Culla & Co Horse & Carriage Tour (Mon Fri) Adults $75pp Kids (5-12) $25 Under 5 yrs free Leave your car behind for 2 hours & join Culla & his Clydesdales ~ Frodo, Glow, Geordie, Sailor & Ricky & let them take you tripping where cars can t go on the 2 hour Steeles Point Carousel Horse & Carriage Tour. Come & enjoy a cuppa & cliff top views on private property & chat with Culla, a true local identity who started Culla & Co in 1986.

5 Discover the world of Norfolk Birds (GreenEyes Tours) $65pp Departs the Visitor Information Centre Mon, Wed & Fri 8am See endemic bird species and spectacular seabirds nesting in season. This magical ½ day of bird discovery includes refreshment and transport (all you need to do is bring comfortable walking shoes). This tour is weather dependant Discover our World (Baunti Escapes) on demand - $38pp Discover Norfolk Island! We suggest this tour as the first in your Norfolk Island holiday itinerary to introduce you to the beauty and diversity of our island paradise. Tour the island with informative local guides to set the scene for your stay. Farm & Industry Tour (Baunti Escapes) Tue & Thu 1pm $53pp Come behind tourism & see our local industries. Visit the island s largest market garden & piggery, a boutique sheep farm & a state of the art kentia palm nursery which exports to Europe. Experience the island s only soft drink & liqueur production including tasting liqueurs based on many of our wild fruits. Fishing Trips, Scenic Trips & Phillip Island Treks (Charter Marine) on demand 1/2 day Fishing Charters $140pp minimum of 2 Phillip Island Trek (1/2 day tours) $145pp minimum of 3 3 Island cruise (approx. 2 1/2 hours) $110pp minimum of 4 Short Scenic Cruise (approx. 1 1/2 hours) $60pp minimum of 4 Most professional and reliable charter available on Norfolk Island. With 15 years experience on Norfolk Island you are guaranteed a great time. DIY ipod tours at your leisure from $25pp Any two ipod tours on a single ipod for $40 for 24 hours All 5 tours over 4 consecutive days of hire at $50 per ipod Choose from DIY Discovery, DIY Out of the Way Places, DIY Walk in the Park, DIY Voices from the Past, & DIY Convict Kingston - explore some of the World of Norfolk s best kept secrets & places from the comfort of your hire car, at your own speed. Ipods are fully installed in your car as requested. 4WD Tours (Christian s) Mon & Sat $70pp Join John & his island staff all direct descendents of the Bounty Mutineers; on an exciting 3 hour tour to points on Norfolk, accessible only by 4WD. This back of beyond tour takes you through private properties and the national park featuring spectacular scenery, native flora & bird life. Includes delicious home made cakes with tea & coffee at a beautiful island home.

6 Gardner s Delight (Norfolk Touring) Mon & Thu 1pm $55pp Experience the peace and harmony of Camelot Gardens. Feast your eyes on a huge selection of tropical native plants at the Boniface properties. Glaas Bohtom Boets (Christian s) Daily subject to tides $45pp Kids (5-15 year) $22, (under 5 - free) - self drive Our two Norfolk Islander s, Donald & John, will share their knowledge of Norfolk s unique marine life. Once you ve walked the plank with these mutineer descendants it takes 60 seconds (yes one minute!) to be at the reef. View beautiful coral gardens & tropical fish inside the calm crystal waters of Norfolk s lagoon. Donald & John provide full interesting commentary on this environmental tour. With these two you should be prepared for a touch of Norfolk humour (add $9 if transfer required) ½ Day Island Tour (Pinetree Tours) on demand $42pp Visit Historic Kingston, Cascade, Longridge & much more. See and hear about the famous convict buildings, beautiful beaches & golf course, the renowned Melanesian Chapel, our Government, laws & lifestyle. Enjoy views from scenic spots on this full commentary conducted tour. Rest for a delicious morning or afternoon tea in the garden of a historic island home built by Fletcher Quintal descendant of Bounty mutineers Fletcher Christian & Matthew Quintal. Greenfinger Tour (Pinetree Tours) Fri 8.30am $45pp A tour featuring some of the islands most lovely gardens. Through the morning we visit a nursery owned & operated by a young Norfolk Islander, and view the hydroponics. We also visit a gorgeous private garden with spectacular view. Morning Tea at a scenic spot included. Helen Reddy s World of Norfolk (Baunti Escapes) Wed 1pm - $35pp (Groups of 8 minimum) Learn about Helen Reddy s career, stroll through the rooms of her amazing garden, discover the convict history of Helen s property (located in World Heritage Kingston) and her connections to Norfolk Island, and see a working aquaponics garden that is an example of what Helen would like to see in every home.

7 Historic Convict Kingston Tour (Norfolk Touring) Wed & Sat 1pm $48pp This tour covers the first and second settlements of both the convicts and military. Meet some of the characters and hear the stories of their lives at the historic cemetary. Horse Riding with Silky Oaks & Tea Gardens Tea Billy Special Adults $80pp This National Park scenic ride is for the more experienced riders. City Slickers Trail Ride (Tue & Thu) Adult $65 - Children $60 2 hour outing, includes a break for billy tea & bush tucker. 1 Hour horse ride $55 Devonshire Tea Ride - $40pp Adult For the elderly & tiny tots. Massage One hour massage $70 pp (includes visit fee to your accommodation property) Massage modalities include: Swedish (relaxation), Shiatsu, Aromatherapy, Remedial/Therapeutic, Sports, Hot Stone/Hot Bamboo massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Chinese Acupressure, Indian Head Massage, Traditional Balinese massage, Chinese Cupping, Trigger Point Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Bowen Therapy. Suggest pre-booking at least two weeks in advance. High Tea at Forrester Court Wed $80pp minimum of 12 Indulge in an assortment of savoury canapés, tantalising sweet petite-fours & gourmet dried fruits with chocolate dipping sauce, served on a traditional 3 tiered platter. Savour classic English leaf teas & a large variety of herbal, fruit & organic teas from T2. All served on the magnificent lawns at Forrester Court, a multi-award winning family property. Other days available subject to minimum numbers being met History in the Making Tour 9am Tue & 1pm Thu $55pp With local historian, Arthur Evans, experience a journey back in time and participate in recreating some of the tasks necessary for survival in Norfolk s early settlements. Learn of the aftermath of the famous mutiny on the Bounty from one of the descendants and view a collection of inherited family artifacts, some originating in Pitcairn Island, at his home. Island Culture Tour (Pinetree Tours) Wed & Sat 1pm $45pp Experience the culture of our forebears! From our mutineer ancestors & their Tahitian wives came the arts of wood craft, weaving, cooking & our Norfolk Language. On this tour see a woodturning demonstration using Norfolk timber, visit Island homes where you ll learn about our cooking.

8 Mastering Taste Tour (Hilli Lounge) Wed 10:30am - 2:30pm $90pp Meet Hilli s head gardener for an introduction to growing your own fresh produce biologically & how you can add flavour to every meal with good quality & variety. Learn some basic preparation techniques and how to create a restaurant quality meal in simple easy-to-understand steps from their head chef. Light lunch & canapes are included. Bookings are essential. Please wear appropriate walking shoes. 3 Museum Pass & Tag a Long Tour (at your own leisure) $25pp Explore the Museum at your own pace with the Museum Pass. Includes multiple entries to all 3 museums at any time during your stay, as well as 2 guided Tag-A-Long tours. These tours include a guided journey behind the scenes, to reveal additional stories from the museum collection & Norfolk s history. There s no need to book, simply turn up on the 2 mornings that suit you. All tours leave from the R.E.O Café & Bookshop at 9.30am, take an hour and a half, and finish with morning tea. Museums included: Pier Store, Commissariat Store, No. 10 Quality Row Tag-A-Long tour schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Commissariat Store and No. 10 Quality Row Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: Protestant Chapel and Pier Store Norfolk Blue Farm Tour Mon to Fri 9-11am $60pp 2 hours including morning tea Explore our 100 Acre Farm and learn of our unique Norfolk Blue herd as well as meeting the infamous Mr Bull. You will be guided around the restored Headstone Creek which incorporates a series of swales to improve water retention and ground water quality. See the only windmill on the Island and wander through the beautifully restored valley with nearly 10,000 plants! Pitcairn Settlers Village Queen Elizabeth Avenue Wed & Sat 9.30am & 1.30pm $35pp Learn about the colourful history of Norfolk Island s most recent settlement the Pitcairners and their descendants, on one of the last few remaining original settler s properties. Experience the history & culture of the Pitcairn Settlers. View the magnificent homestead gardens, including many of the traditional crops. Ride in Norfolk s first tour couch, a model A Ford. View a film, visit a blacksmith s forge, the original homestead, a WWII Army hut and Museum of Memorabilia. The tour takes approx 2.5 hours and includes light refreshments.

9 The World of Norfolk Exhibit - General admission $18 Kids under 16 - $8 Silver upgrade $12 - Ipod audio tour & headphones 25% discount voucher off exclusive souvenir programme Gold upgrade $21 - Ipod audio tour & headphones Includes exclusive souvenir programme valued at $14.95 Platnum upgrade $58 - Ipod audio tour & headphones Includes exclusive souvenir programme valued at $14.95 & 5 x Magazines valued at $49.75 Rick s Personal Tours Mornings & Afternoons $90pp Group rate of 4 or more available for $75pp Family rates (2 adults & 1 child minimum) $75pp, under 15 years are $25pp No minimum numbers, max. of 6 per tour. Round Island Tour 3½ hours Convict Norfolk Island 3½ hours A Walk In The Park 3 hours See Dar, How Gude Photographic Tour 3½ hours June 8, 1856 : Pitcairn Cultural Immersion 4 hours Rick will take his love & knowledge of Norfolk Island and over 10 years experience in Norfolk s tourism industry to tailor each tour to your individual interests & requests. Easy Tours for Seniors are also available at $75pp for 3½ hour tour, & $60pp for a 2½ hour tour. EVENING ACTIVITIES Ghost Tour Dinner and Lantern Walk (Norfolk Touring) Mon, Wed & Fri 6.30pm $82pp Listen to tales and stories that will delight you, make you sad, maybe weep and through it all, send shivers down your spine! Includes dinner in historic Kingston and lantern walk. Limited numbers, BYO. Fletcher s Fate Mystery Dinner (Pinetrees Tours) Wed & Sun 6.30pm $76pp A fascinating evening of interactive theatre,intrigue & mystery. This entertaining play, examining the possible last movements & final whereabouts of the famous mutineer, Fletcher Christian, is dramatically acted out by a 6 character cast over a sumptuous 3 course dinner.

10 Murder Mystery Dinner (Norfolk Touring) Wed & Sun 6.30pm $82pp Enjoy a three course meal fit for the Commandants whilst the Mystery unfolds. Meet the Commandant, Clergymen & Convicts of this period. True characters from the Second Settlement. A great fun night out. Solve the mystery & win a prize! Night as a Convict (Pinetree Tours) Fri 6pm $79pp A fun night out for all ages! Dress as a convict & join in with the Commandant for an evening of gaiety, feasting, singing & dancing. Great food! Great fun! (outfit supplied) Norfolk s only dinner & dance night. Progressive Dinner to Island Homes (Pinetree Tours) Mon, Wed & Fri 6pm $71pp Enjoy a 3 course meal progressing to different Norfolk Island family homes. A fun night and a great way to meet the local people and sample some of the Island dishes. Island Fish Fry (Pinetree Tours) Tue & Thu 5pm $58pp - self drive $67.00pp - with transfers Enjoy a feast of Island dishes, salads, homemade bread & fresh fried fish, followed by Island desserts & tea or coffee. Watch the sun set from Puppy s Point on Norfolk s beautiful western coastline & enjoy some local entertainment. Mutiny on the Bounty Show (Pinetree Tours) Tue 8pm $48pp self drive $57.00pp with transfers See descendants of the mutineers bring the story of the famed Mutiny on the Bounty & historic events to life in a 1½ hour show in an outdoor amphitheatre on Norfolk s western coastline. Pitcairners Show and Dinner (Norfolk Touring) Mon & Thu 6pm $82pp Travel back in time to the 8th June 1856 & become part of Norfolk s History with the arrival of the Pitcairn Islanders. The Progressive Play transpires in the historic Kingston buildings complete with actors of Pitcairn descent - hear the unique language and learn how life really was in this new land. Progressive Dinner (Baunti Escapes) Tue & Thu 5pm $79pp (aka Dena lorng f aklan) Enjoy the warm hospitality of island families & learn about their heritage & life on Norfolk Island. This is a 4 course home-cooked dinner with traditional island entertainment to enjoy too. BYO if you wish. Limited numbers to ensure your comfort.

11 Progressive Island Cook Off (Norfolk Touring) BYO Tue & Thu 5.30pm $82pp A 4 course progressive dinner around the island, meet the locals & enjoy their hospitality in their homes. Quality meals assured. Sound & Light Show (Pinetree Tours) Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat- $48pp Nightfall at Kingston brings a different mood to the Convict Settlement. The stillness & the stars are there just as they were before mankind arrived in However, with dramatic use of real life sounds, theatrical lighting & costumed actors, the stillness is broken as you are taken through the horrifying decades of Norfolk Island s convict era. Trial of the Fifteen play (Museums) Mon & Wed 4.45pm $25pp You are an eyewitness to a courtroom drama as 15 extraordinary characters step on stage to expose Norfolk s colourful & at times turbulent past. The testimony of those on trial reveals the story of Norfolk Island. Enjoy an after show sherry & chat with the actors. The Old English Pub Night (South Pacific Resort Hotel) Wed 6pm $68pp (Norfolk s newest theme dinner) Step back in time for a night of Old English fun & feasting. An evening of unique entertainment & dining with a highly comical stage show & magnificent 3 course dinner. Sing-a-Long, clapa-long & laugh-a-long as you experience the hilarious antics, madcap merrymaking & fantastic festivities of this unforgettable night. Bookings essential Sunset Cliff-Top Tahitian Culture Show (Norfolk Touring) Tue & Fri 5pm $70pp Includes traditional Island Fish Feast with local fish, island dishes, salads & desserts. Sit back & relax on comfortable cafe style seating. Watch the sun set whilst enjoying a half hour Tahitian Dance Display. Wonderland By Night (Pinetree Tours) Mon, Wed & Sat 7.15pm $48pp The setting is 10 acres of magical Norfolk pines & bushland lit up like an enchanted forest. Meander along (or ride in the moon buggy ) a gentle winding path with Archie, a descendant of the Bounty mutineers, as he recites his poems and lights up the dioramas. Afterwards enjoy a light supper.

12 To book or for more information contact: The Travel Centre, PO Box 172, Norfolk Island 2899 South Pacific Ph: Int Fax: Int We live on Norfolk and know Norfolk Best! Disclaimer: If sufficient numbers not reached or poor weather conditions, please be aware Tour Companies reserve the right to cancel tours prior to commencement. Alternative arrangements may be offered. All prices subject to change without notice. Last updated 13 December 2012 *Photo courtesy & copyright Ian Rolfe, Southern Lightscapes