Beat the winter blues on Norfolk Island……..for Kiwis

Winter is a great time to get away – and the Pacific paradise that is Norfolk Island has everything you need for a winter escape.

Air New Zealand now flies to and from Norfolk Island on Thursdays and Sundays so it’s perfect for an extended weekend break.

With an average temperature of 19°C in winter and a rich colonial history, Norfolk Island is a sub-tropical paradise offering many interesting attractions for kiwi visitors.

You can visit the local museum or go on one of the many historical tours and learn about Norfolk’s fascinatingly gruesome convict past.  If you are looking for something more active try a bush walk in the National Park or a game of golf on the scenic course in the historic Kingston area.

For something more relaxing pamper yourself at one of Norfolk Island’s reasonably-priced beauty salons, or go shopping and check out the Island’s cultural products, art and low-tax perfumes and clothing.

If trying new food and drink is more your thing you can eat out at a different café or restaurant every day or experience the taste of locally produced coffee, beer and liqueurs.

Or if you want a more hands on cultural experience, try John Christian and Maree Christian-Reynolds’ Norfolk Island Cooking Classes. Here you will enjoy preparing, cooking and eating traditional island dishes such as Coconut bread, Tahitian fish (marinated in lemon juice and coconut cream) and green banana fritter.

Depending on whether you want a long weekend away or an extended break Air New Zealand Holidays has special packages to suit. Seven-night packages are available from $1139 per person and four-night packages from $939 per person twin share internet price ex Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch.  

Travel packages include accommodation at All Season Colonial Norfolk Island, return airport transfers, “Islanders” arrival drink, an invitation to the manager’s Monday Sunset cocktail party, complimentary use of neighbouring tennis courts, lawn bowling greens and one round of golf.

Discovered by Captain Cook in 1774, Norfolk Island was first settled as a British penal colony in 1788 through to 1856. On June 8, 1856, the island was re-inhabited by a community from Pitcairn Island, descendants of the Bounty mutineers and their Tahitian companions.  Known today as Norfolk Islanders, they form a majority of the 1,800 resident population. Norfolk Island is renowned for its spectacular coastal scenery, colourful history, sporting and cultural activities, convict heritage and tax-free shopping. 

Air New Zealand flies to Norfolk Island on Sundays and Thursdays. 

For bookings and more information freephone 0800 737 000 or visit www.airnewzealand.co.nz. 

For general information contact Norfolk Island Tourism. Phone +67 232 2147, fax +67 232 3109, email [email protected] or visit www.norfolkisland.nf

Report by The Mole