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Surfing Norfolk Island

Published 10th Nov 2023

When people think about Norfolk Island it is the history that comes to mind over the beautiful beaches and surf breaks. This subtropical island is surrounded by some of the deepest waters in the Pacific Ocean. Being an island of only 5 x 8kms in size, it is open to swells from all angles with the south being the predominant.

The island has 4 main surf breaks:

  • Slaughter Bay, Kingston is an exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat.
  • Anson Bay is a secluded bay, located down a cliff face. Once you have completed the trek, you will find yourself in a beautiful location.
  • Cemetery Beach located at the end of the historic cemetery in Kingston. Only really an option on the high tide.
  • Balls Bay located on the South Eastern corner of the island, is another great spot to try with the right conditions.

Best Surfing conditions for Kingston:

The best time to surf at Kingston is when the South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

Qantas Conditions for carrying surfboards:

To carry a surfboard, fins must be removed where possible and placed in an enclosed compartment or taped to the board. At check-in, you’ll need to attach a fragile tag to the bag and you must complete and sign the limited-release portion of the baggage tag. The surfboard bag and must not exceed 32kg (70lb) in weight and 277cm (109in) in length. If travelling on a QantasLink Dash 8 (Q200/300) aircraft, maximum surfboard bag dimensions must not exceed 240cm. Any additional bags will each be assessed at the airport excess baggage rates. You can pre-purchase additional baggage allowance at lower rates than airport excess baggage rates. Boards that exceed 277cm (109in) in length - or 240cm for travel on QantasLink Dash 8 (Q200/300) - must be sent as freight; charges will apply. Due to size restrictions some equipment may not travel on the same aircraft as the customer.

If this has you wanting to experience this domestic paradise, then be sure to check out our latest Norfolk Island packages or call our friendly team on 1800 800 722. We are passionate about creating the best Norfolk Island holidays for our travellers and would love to help you put together the perfect package to suit your needs!

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