8 Day Bounty Day Celebration & 200 year Anniversary of Second Settlement
(0 night package from $4599)
Travel: 5 to 12 June 2025
Inclusions:
- Return economy airfares from Brisbane to Norfolk Island with Qantas
- 7 nights’ accommodation in a One Bedroom Cabin with Balcony at Governor’s Lodge
- 7 cooked breakfasts, 4 lunches and 6 dinners
- 10+ tours
- Services of a dedicated Tour Leader
- Full programme of daily touring, activity and entertainment
Package Highlights:
- Bounty Day reenactment and celebration lunch
- Bounty Folk Museum
- Island Life Coach Tour
- Meet the locals at the Sunday market
- Captain Cook Monument & Lookout
- Lavender Farm visit
- Island Fish Fry
- Hundred Acres Reserve & Bumboras Bay Reserve
- Progressive Dinner
- Dinners at popular restaurants –Bailey’s & Hillis restaurant
Tour Itinerary:
(B = breakfast, T = morning or afternoon tea, L = lunch, D = dinner)
Day 1 – Thursday 05 June 2025: Brisbane to Norfolk Island (D)
This morning, meet your dedicated guide at Brisbane International Airport before taking a Qantas flight to picturesque Norfolk Island. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to Governor’s Lodge your home for the next seven nights. A welcome buffet dinner awaits you in Governors Lodge Boatshed Restaurant.
Day 2 –Friday 06 June 2025: The 200 years Anniversary of 2nd Convict Settlement (B, L, D)
This morning, take a journey with a local historian in the World Heritage Listed Convict Kingston area. This in-depth tour will cover the four settlements from the Polynesians to the Convict Settlements and finally the Bounty Mutineers. Visit the museum exhibition focusing on the 2nd Convict settlement. During the 200-year anniversary lunch listen to the Guest speaker unravelling the tales of the harshest settlement of Norfolk Island history. After a short break, get ready for your 2-course dinner at Hillis Restaurant.
Day 3 – Saturday 07 June 2025: Island Life Tour, Bounty Museum & Island Fish Fry (B, L, T & D)
Begin your morning after breakfast with the Island Life Coach Tour. You will spend a delightful day touring Norfolk Island, gaining a true insight into the intricate nature of modern island life. Hear how islanders were born, educated, find work and careers. Visit some of the must-see spots on the island and enjoy morning tea and a two course, island-style lunch. After lunch, lose yourself in the Bounty Folk Museum, though small in size, the museum is wide in scope, with lots of artefacts to pore over. Tonight enjoy Norfolk traditions at the Island Fish Fry – a feast of local island dishes and entertainment.
Day 4 – Sunday 8 June 2025: Sunday Markets, Captain Cook Monument & Lavender Farm (B,L)
Head to the markets this morning to enjoy local arts and crafts and mingle with the locals. Embark on a special picnic lunch at Captain Cook Monument and Lookout. At the lookout, feast your eyes on majestic vistas. Along the coastline, Norfolk pines stand proudly on steep, indented cliffs, the South Pacific crashing at their feet. Return to your accommodation with free time to relax or explore at leisure. Late this afternoon, spend time at the Lavender Farm where you have opportunity to learn about the different lavender varieties that have been planted on island and treat yourself to their famous lavender gelato and other products (own expense).
Day 5 – Monday 9 June 2025: Bounty Day Celebration (B,T,L,D)
This morning watch the Bounty Mutineer descendants as they re-enact the landing of their forbearers. The landing takes place at the Kingston Pier, the oldest pier in the Southern Hemisphere. You can follow the procession of the Bounty Mutineers descendants who will be dressed in period costume to the Cenotaph to pay respects to fallen heroes. The Bounty Mutineer descendants will make their way to the All Saints Church for the judging of the best dressed families. You can observe the tradition of the children of the Bounty Mutineers descendants rolling down the Government House hill. Before lunch the Norfolk grace will be sung. You will sample some traditional Norfolk wetls (food). This evening, enjoy dinner at Bailey’s restaurant.
Day 6 – Tuesday 10 June 2025: Natural Wonders, Bounty Show & Dinner (B, D)
This morning explore Norfolk Island's geological marvels in all their natural beauty. Be expertly guided through the beauty and characteristics of the island's delightful native, endemic and introduced species of trees and shrubs, plants and palms, ferns, flowers and fruits. Relax this afternoon with some free time. This evening come and join us for a night on the Bounty. Let us take you on a journey from England to Tahiti. This fun, factual and interactive dinner show will tell the story of life that led to the Mutiny on the Bounty. The cast of this amazing feature show will have you enthralled as we all sail with Captain Bligh and the Mutineers from the famous Bounty.
Day 7 – Wednesday 11 June 2025: Cyclorama, Hundred Acres Reserve, Progressive Dinner (B,D)
After breakfast marvel at the amazing 360-degree panoramic painting at Fletcher’s Mutiny cyclorama, which provides a total experience, bringing to life the history of the Norfolk Island people and their connection with the infamous mutiny on the ‘Bounty’. This afternoon, enjoy Bumboras Bay prior to a stroll through the gorgeous Hundred Acres Reserve leading to Rocky Point spoiling you with views from the cliffs. Tonight, enjoy a three-course meal progressing to different Norfolk Island family homes. A fun night and a great way of meeting the local people and sampling island dishes.
Day 8 –Thursday 12 June 2025: Farewell to Norfolk Island (B)
Enjoy your last hours on the island before preparing to head home. Be transferred to the airport for your Brisbane flight. Lunch at own arrangement.
Please note the above itinerary is subject to change without notice.
Travel: 5 to 12 June 2025
Price:
Departing Brisbane:
$4,599 per person, twin share
$5,299 per person, solo traveller
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Deposit Deadline: 03 January 2025
Final Payment Date: 25 February 2025
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Price:
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Book by: Feb 25, 2025!!
Quote: OHEV268900
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