AIR SERVICES
Qantas operates from Sydney & Brisbane.
ARRIVAL
After clearing customs you will be met by Pinetree Tours or your accommodation host.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
30kg per person + 7kg per person hand luggage. More info here.
BANKING
Commonwealth & Westpac Bank branches. ATM access is available. Currency is the Australian Dollar. Most credit cards are accepted.
CHURCHES
Anglican, Catholic, Seventh-Day Adventist, Baha’i & Jehovah’s Witness.
CLIMATE
Sub-tropical – summer time approximately 19-24 degrees & Winter 12-21 degrees.
CLUBS
Lions, Probus, Quota, Rotary, RSL & Leagues clubs welcome visitors. There are also Golf, Tennis, Bowls, Sports and Workers’ clubs that all welcome visitors.
CUSTOMS
Vegetables, fruit, flowers & seeds are prohibited imports to keep the island free of introduced disease.
DEPARTURE
Airport taxes from Australia are pre-payable with your package.
DRESS CODE
Comfortable & casual at all times. Good walking shoes, hat & sunscreen are recommended.
DRIVING
A current drivers licence is required. Speed limit is 50km/h & 40km/h in shopping areas. A rental car is the most practical & economical way of getting around the island. Vehicle insurance is essential.
DUTY FREE
2.25 litre of alcohol & 250 cigarettes may be brought into Norfolk Island. Discounts are available on liquor at the Liquor Bond Store upon presentation of airline tickets & passport.
ELECTRICITY
240 volts, 50 cycles, 3 pin plug. A power surge device is advisable for computers.
FISHING & BOATING
There are several licensed tour operators that can offer a large array of fantastic fishing & boating trips. “Fisherman’s Paradise”.
GOLF & BOWLS
Norfolk offers a fantastic 18-hole golf course. Several annual golf & bowls tournaments available.
HEALTH & MEDICAL
The 28 bed Norfolk Island Hospital provides a dental clinic, pharmacy and 24-hour emergency services. TRAVEL INSURANCE is highly recommended.
INFORMATION
The Visitor Information Centre is open 7 days a week for your convenience.
ENTRY / PASSPORT
At International Airport, check-in 2 hours prior to departure. A valid passport or photo identification (eg. Drivers Licence) is required. Non Australian passport holders require a re-entry visa.
PICNIC AREAS
Several picnic & BBQ facilities available at many of the island most scenic locations.
RESTAURANTS
There are in excess of 35 restaurants & eateries.
SHOPPING
There are two supermarkets on the island open 7 days. Some grocery items are more expensive due to freight costs. Most other shops close Wednesday & Saturday afternoons. Some are open until 12 noon on Sunday.
SNORKELLING & DIVING
Norfolk offers over 30 world class dive sites or snorkel in the tranquil waters of Emily Bay.
TELEPHONE
24-hour world satellite link. MOBILE PHONE: International roaming is available for visitors who have international roaming activated prior to departure on their post-paid mobiles with the following mainland service providers: Telstra Australia, Vodafone Australia & Telecom NZ mobile. Please note: International roaming is not available for pre-paid mobiles or Optus mobiles both post-paid/ pre-paid. Alternatively a mobile service is available by purchasing a Norfolk Telecom sim card – minimum spend $20.
TIME ZONE
Norfolk Island is one & a half hours ahead of Australia Eastern Standard Time, half an hour ahead during daylight saving time.
TOURS
Many & varied tours available including cultural, historical, sunset fish frys, clifftop breakfast BBQ’s, theme dinners & more.
WALKS
Choose from 9 well sign-posted bush-walking tracks. There is a track to suit every level of fitness.