As an Australian dollar destination, Norfolk Island offers unbeatable overseas value while the A$ is low.
But to add extra value this Christmas holiday season the island has come up with a recession buster package that provides a week on the island for less than AUD$1000.
Included are:
return air fares with Norfolk Air
7 nights accommodation in a comfortable self-contained unit
car hire
on-island airport transfers
half-day island tour
History Lovers Welcome Pack containing a museum pass, natural history DVD, free entry and afternoon tea at A Walk in the Wild rainforest trek, free miniature golf and a model of the Bounty sailing ship.
Prices, including airline taxes, are from AUD$999 from Sydney, AUD$999 from Brisbane and AUD$999 from Newcastle for travel through to January 31, 2009. Price from Melbourne is AUD$1199, and bookings are available toll free from 1800 1400 66 or email [email protected]
Conditions apply, and substantial additional savings are available on family packages.
Announcing the initiatives, Norfolk Island Tourism General Manager Terry Watson said Norfolk Island represented excellent value in the present economic climate.
“As an Australian dollar destination Norfolk Island is the real deal, which is more than can be said for any other international destination while the dollar is so low,†Mr Watson said.
Home to descendants of the Bounty mutineers, Norfolk Island boasts its own language, a colourful convict history, dramatic coastal scenery, pristine beaches, coral lagoons, 35 restaurants and cafes, one of the world’s most scenic golf courses and exciting adventure activities such as kayaking, mountain biking and scuba diving. For general information visit www.norfolkisland.nf.
A Report by The Mole
