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Norfolk Island Sojourn - 5 Days
Highlights
• Meet with the local inhabitants who will talk passionately about their ancestors and homeland
• Have the opportunity to photograph or paint the breathtaking rugged coastlines
• Savour the freshest of local cuisine, organically grown on the island, combining English and Polynesian influences
• Visit the stunningly preserved Georgian buildings, a legacy from the colonial days
• Stroll the gentle trails of the National Park and Reserve to view the abundant birdlife
• Stay at the comfortable Governor’s Lodge set within wonderfully landscaped sub-tropical gardens incorporating the majestic Norfolk Pines
Day 1 - Arrive Norfolk Island
The journey begins today at Sydney International Airport. On arrival at Norfolk Island transfer to your accommodation for the next four evenings, the Governor’s Lodge Resort. The resort is set in 12 acres of lush, sub-tropical gardens, surrounded by majestic Norfolk pines. Accommodation: Governor's Lodge
Day 2 - Botanic Gardens
This morning visit the Norfolk Island Botanic Gardens. Following, we visit Camelot Gardens, which are set in two acres created by Island resident Robin-Eleanor Adams, whose family tree can be traced back to the original Bounty Mutineers. Dinner tonight is a progressive dinner in three local homes, which is a wonderful way to experience the hospitality, culture and history of the locals first hand. Accommodation: Governor's Lodge
Day 3 - History of Norfolk Island
Today view the Gallery Guava and visit the Cyclorama which is a continous 360 degree panoramic painting that traces the history of the Bounty leaving England through to Tahiti, Pitcairn Island and arrival at Norfolk Island in 1856. Late afternoon visit Kingston and listen to the ”Trial of the Fifteen”, a fascinating play that reveals Norfolk Island’s colourful and sometimes turbulent past. Our tour of Kingston covers the first and second settlements of both the convicts and the military. We also walk through the ruins of the New Gaol, see the Pier store, Boat Shed and Crank Mill. Accommodation: Governor's Lodge
Day 4 - Art tour of Norfolk Island
This morning walk across to the Pitcairn Settlers village for a guided tour. Visit with an original settler’s descendant to see and hear what life was like for earlier generations. This afternoon enjoy an art tour of the Island, visiting the Norfolk Island Cottage Pottery and Art Gallery and later today walk to the Captain Cook Monument and scenic lookout. Accommodation: Governor's Lodge
Day 5 - Homeward bound
After breakfast this morning take a leisurely walk in the National Park before having lunch and transferring to the airport.
2010 Departure Schedule
Tour Code
NF001
NF002
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Departs: Sydney
10 April
09 October
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Returns: Sydney
14 April
13 October
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