Measuring just 8km long by 5km wide, covered with lush rolling green hills and surrounded by rocky shorelines, the tiny volcanic outcrop is known as Norfolk Island is located over a thousand kilometres off the shores of Australia, and in many ways, it couldn’t be more different from the mainland. But don’t let the size...
Author: Madeleine Ponini (Madeleine Ponini)
The Norfolk Experience: PART 3 FAMILY FUN
Norfolk Island offers all the delights associated with the South Pacific, and more. The island is full of surprises around every corner. Have you considered a Norfolk Island Family Holiday? There are some of the best beaches in the Pacific here. The waters are impossibly clear, the coral reefs are alive with marine life, and...
The Norfolk Experience Part 2: History & Culture
In part two of this segment where we focus on the Norfolk Island Experience, we take a look at what you can expect from a historical and cultural point of view. It won’t take you long to discover Norfolk Island’s fascinating past, and how our history and culture are intricately entwined. Traditions and everyday...
The Norfolk Island Experience
Norfolk Island holidays focus on relaxation and recreation surrounded by the island’s beautiful natural environment. There are gentler activities available, such as easy walks, snooker, and lawn bowls, while there are also more adventurous activities available, such as surfing, swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, fishing, golf, squash, equestrian events, clay target shooting, and tennis....
Christmas & New Year’s On Norfolk Island
Have you ever dreamt of spending the festive season in a tropical paradise, where you don’t have to lift a finger? You may be winding down from the busy festive season that just was…but why not think ahead to the next one and how you can make it a relaxing 2022 experience. Take a...
Things you need to know about norfolk island
Norfolk Island has its own distinct culture and a strong sense of independence that makes it the kind of place you can really get away from the stress of your life. You can relax in lush surroundings, explore the historical buildings, and dip into the crystal-clear waters that lap the island’s many beaches. The charming...
Norfolk Island: Where To Get Your Food Fix
Norfolk Island is fast emerging as one of the top culinary destinations in the South Pacific. We believe our food is some of the freshest and tastiest on earth because of our rich, organic soils and seasonal growing cycle. Dine on mouthwatering barbecued fresh seafood if you feel like splurging. You can also tuck into...
Norfolk Island: Things To Do When Staying With Us
Norfolk Island was considered by many travellers to be an afterthought – something to be visited later in life after having toured the world (and most of Australia). Now, that’s all changing. There is an abundance of exciting activities and it is increasingly common for younger, more adventurous travellers to visit Norfolk Island. In addition,...
WHAT TO PACK ON YOUR NORFOLK ISLAND HOLIDAY
Knowing what to pack for your visit to a sub-tropical paradise can be difficult. Air New Zealand enforces a generous 23kg baggage limit when you have booked a bag inclusive seat for your flight to Norfolk Island, but you’ll want to limit your baggage on the flight over, and leave plenty of room for duty-free shopping on the flight back.
The Benefits of a Holiday with Friends
Jetting away on a travel adventure with your nearest and dearest can be so much fun. Norfolk Island is a fantastic place for groups of friends travelling together. At Poinciana Cottages we welcome small groups of travellers all year round. They chose a Norfolk Island holiday experience because it is unique and interesting, it is only a short trip away (2.5hrs from Sydney or Brisbane), it’s cost-effective, and it’s easy to relax, unwind and enjoy good company.
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