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Wars of Change Coach Tour

July 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027

Inclusions:

● Coach tour with afternoon tea
Tour Information:

Tour departs at 1:15pm.
Duration: 2.5 hours.

Tour Information:

Hotel pick-up available from the following properties: Aloha Apartments, Castaway Norfolk Island, South Pacific Resort, Fletcher Christian Apartments, Cumberland Resort & Spa, Channers Corner, Seaview Norfolk Island, Governor’s Lodge and Paradise Hotel. All other accommodation must meet the tour 15 minutes prior to commencement time at the Aata Orn tour office at 65A Taylor's Road.

Your tour has been confirmed for the date shown, any date changes require a minimum 48 hours notice and are subject to availability. It is recommended to bring your own bottle of water and a hat.

Tour Itinerary:
Come along on a tour which explains how the idyllic characteristics of Norfolk Island have been challenged and changed by the events of World War II. Your guide will explain the social impact when the major male component of the community joined the fighting forces and departed the island's shores for the duration of the war years. Have explained the equal impact of defence troops being posted to the island. Hear about the wartime construction of the Norfolk Island airport, the destruction of a mile long avenue of mature island pines and the loss of island homes, all to make way for the airport project. Tour some sites of the war machinery. Hear about equipment emplacements, radar stations, tented accommodation for troops and water supply facilities.

This tour does not require re-confirmation. Driver will have a manifest and will be expecting you at the above time and date.