Come to Norfolk Island for Christmas and enjoy festive meals, a New Year’s Eve three-course extravaganza and even a refined high tea. This tour is suitable forAuckland departures.
Day 1. Sun. Arrive Norfolk Island, Welcome Drinks and Dinner
Arrive at Norfolk Island and transfer to Governor’s Lodge Resort. Tonight, enjoy Welcome Drinks and a carvery buffet dinner at the resort.
Day 2. Mon. Orientation Tour, Wine Tasting and Lunch, Carols by Candlelight
Start the day with an island orientation tour, introducing you to the island’s most significant historical sites and scenic outlooks. Later, head to Two Chimneys Winery for a wine tasting and lunch. This Christmas Eve, be treated to Carols by Candlelight at Governor’s Lodge Resort. Enjoy a welcome drink and savoury platter as you listen to a choir sing Christmas carols.
Day 3. Tue. Christmas Lunch
Spend the morning at leisure then indulge in a traditional Christmas Lunch at Bailey’s Restaurant. You’ll receive a welcome drink then enjoy an extravagant meal featuring all of the best Christmas dishes. The festivities include a visit from Santa Claus and live entertainment will be provided.
Day 4. Wed. Boxing Day BBQ
Relax at the resort or explore more of the island, then meet for a poolside barbeque in the late afternoon. You’ll be offered a summer cocktail then enjoy food cooked on a traditional island-style grill
Day 5. Thur. Behind the Hedges Tour, Norfolk Blue Lunch, Artists’ Trail, Island Fish Fry, Mutiny on the Bounty Show
Spend the morning exploring some of the island’s cottage industries. Then enjoy lunch at Norfolk Blue where you’ll be able to sample the island’s home-grown beef. Afterwards, visit artists’ studios and see the Cyclorama painting depicting the history of Norfolk Island. At dinner tonight, you’ll be able to savour some traditional island seafood at the picturesque Puppys Point. The evening finishes with the entertaining Mutiny on the Bounty show.
Day 6. Fri. Glass-Bottom Boat Tour, Night as a Convict Dinner
Today, see Norfolk’s colourful reef and a myriad of tropical fish on a glass-bottom boat tour. Tonight, dress as a convict and relive the penal past at the entertaining Night as a Convict dinner.
Day 7. Sat. Breakfast Bushwalk and Cliff Top BBQ, High Tea and Liqueurs, Wonderland at Night
Begin the day with a bushwalk before a barbeque breakfast overlooking Anson Bay. Then, enjoy a refined afternoon of High Tea and liqueur tasting overlooking Cascade Bay at Forrester Court. This evening, accompany local poet Archie Biggs through a lit-up forest as he recites his poems and lights up dioramas.
Day 8. Sun. Convict Settlement, Fletcher’s Fate Dinner
After lunch, explore the historic settlement of Kingston and learn all about its convict past. Later, enjoy an evening of intrigue and feasting at Fletcher’s Fate Dinner
Day 9. Mon. Horse Carriage Tour, New Year’s Eve Party
This morning, take a delightful horse carriage tour through the relaxing countryside. Later, bring in the New Year at Governor’s Lodge as you enjoy a delectable three-course meal and live entertainment.
Day 10. Tue. Pitcairn Settlers Village, Culinary Journey Dinner
Your morning is free before taking an afternoon tour of Pitcairn Settlers Village. This evening, you’ll go on a culinary journey, sampling food from Tahiti, Pitcairn and Norfolk while enjoying traditional island entertainment.
Day 11. Wed. Coffee Plantation Eco Tour, Farewell Drinks and Dinner
This afternoon, you’ll get a fascinating guided tour of a coffee plantation. Learn how beans are roasted and sample some of the freshest roasts. Tonight, enjoy Farewell Drinks and Dinner at Bailey’s Restaurant.
Day 12. Thur. Day at lesiure
Pick up your hire car and spend the day exploring more of the island.
Day 13. Fri. Day at lesiure
Perhaps visit some of the museums in Kingston today.
Day 14. Sat. Day at lesiure
Maybe you’d like to spend the day at the beach or have a cliff-top picnic.
Day 15. Sun. Depart Norfolk Island
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your return flight.
