At just 3,455 hectares, Norfolk Island may take up a small area of the South Pacific, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in history and culture. Just a two-and-a-half-hour flight from the Australian mainland or a 90-minute trip from New Zealand, Norfolk Island is officially an Australian territory.
Norfolk Island began its colonial life as a penal colony and then became home to the Bounty Mutineers who the current residents are mostly decedents of today.
The island used to be self-governing until the Australian parliament made the bipartisan decision to stop Norfolk Island’s autonomous rule, something the locals have been petitioning against since it was instated in 2015.
Beyond the culture and politics, the nature and wildlife on Norfolk Island is unique, with the Norfolk Island pine being endemic to the area and appears on the territory’s flag.
Whether it’s learning about the colonial history, swimming through the off-shore reefs or simply going fishing in the local waters, there’s so much to see and do on Norfolk Island.
But if you’re not convinced yet, here are some facts about the island that will make you want to visit on your next holiday.
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