Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Autumn 2019

Norfolk Island – It’s time to travel and be surprised

N orfolk Island is on many travellers ‘bucket-list’ and right now there are a number of very good reasons to get that list ticked! Known for its iconic Norfolk Island Pine trees and convict past today Norfolk is appreciated as a fresh foodie haven, an unspoiled environmental playground and an intriguing community with a culture and language all its own. In the chaos of our over-crowded lives Norfolk Island offers a peaceful, safe and unspoiled destination to either find, or get back in touch with yourself and loved ones. However, don’t think that means this is a sleepy destination! Every year the Island welcomes visitors to participate in sporting, musical and other events. From country music and jazz festivals, to ukulele, theatre, line

might not have anticipated. To tick your bucket-list, choose how you want to visit Norfolk: on a fully escorted tour, part of an organised (or your own) group trip, or on your own. Whatever you decide make sure to use the knowledge available from local travel agents located on the island who specialise in bringing visitors to their Island. ‘Meeting the locals’ really is part of a Norfolk Island experience, so make sure to do so even before you travel! A calendar of Annual Island Events can be found at www.norfolkislandtravelcentre.com/ whats-on ‘Meet the Locals’ at the Norfolk Island Travel Centre who book all Norfolk Island travel including for events, group, escorted, customised and independent travel. www.norfolkislandtravelcentre.com email travel@travelcentre.nf or call 1800 1400 66.

dancing and social ballroom dancing festivals - there’s also a Red Hatters Gathering (where women aged 50+ dressed in purple and red, meet and travel in the name of fun!). Golf and bowls competitions occur throughout the year as do 3D-archery, pistol shooting, clay target, vets tennis – and even ocean going outriggers. Annual First Fleet anniversary celebrations are incredibly picturesque and Bounty Day so moving as the Islanders celebrate the arrival of their Bounty mutineer descendants from Pitcairn Island. A food festival coincides with the Thanksgiving Day public holiday (yes, Norfolk celebrates this stemming from early contact with American whalers). Visiting during an Island event can add an extra dimension to a Norfolk Island holiday that you

THE PERFECT DESTINATION FOR A SPORTING, SOCIAL OR FAMILY GROUP HOLIDAY Norfolk Island 

Return airfares, 7 nights accommodation 7 days car hire & Half Day Island tour.

The Basic + Breakfast Bushwalk tour, Island Fish Fry, Night as a Convict, Island Culture Tour & Sound & Light Show.

Ask us to tailor a package to suit your bowls, golf, Probus, family or other group needs. Create your own itinerary including tours, organising games with local clubs, special dinners & activities. When a group of 10+ book and travel together we offer great benefits including one person’s accommodation being FREE!

www.norfolkislandtravelcentre.com / Call : 1800 1400 66 / Email : travel@travelcentre.nf

& Lifestyle Magazine | Autumn 2019

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