Anzac Day on Norfolk Island (Brisbane Roundtrip)
Join a small group of like-minded travellers for a varied, rewarding, fully escorted week of experiences on Norfolk Island.
This dedicated over-60s holiday is timed especially around Anzac Day, when you'll have the chance to join the tight-knit Norfolk Islander community for a particularly moving and beautiful dawn service while the sun rises at Emily Bay.
This eight-day adventure also includes a comprehensive itinerary of tours and experiences — including a ghost tour lantern walk, Colleen McCullough's home, and the famous "progressive dinner", where you can dine course-by-course across a series of family homes.
- Return economy airfares to Norfolk Island with Qantas (EX Brisbane)
- Return airport transfers
- 7 nights in a One Bedroom Cabin with Balcony
- Daily Breakfast
- Tour: Three-course "progressive dinner" across several island family homes
- Island Fish Fry night - delicious food, live music and stunning views
- Tour: Island Life Coach Tour with island-style lunch
- Dawn Service at Emily Bay
- Anzac Day March
- Lunch at the RSL Club
- Tour: Convict Settlement Tour with Afternoon Tea
- Tour: Night as a Convict with Dinner
- Tour: Christians Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
- Entry to Pitcairn Settlers Village with guide
- Tour: Ghost Tour with Dinner & Lantern Walk
- Tour: Gallery Guava - Cyclorama
- Tour: 100 Acres Reserve Tour
- Tour: Colleen McCullough home
Your fare excludes:
- Travel insurance
Day 1 - Tuesday 23 April 2024 - Depart Brisbane - Norfolk Island
Flights depart from Brisbane International Airport. Arriving onto Norfolk Island, your group transfer will take you to your accommodation for the next 7 nights.
Grosvenor's Lodge - in a One Bedroom Cabin with Balcony including breakfast daily.
This evening, get ready for a night of delicious food, live music and stunning views on Norfolk Island. The Island Fish Fry is a must do event for everyone visiting the island.
Day 2 - Wednesday 24 April 2024 - Island Life Tour
Spend a delightful day touring Norfolk Island, gaining a true insight into the intricate nature of modern island life.
Tour includes morning tea and lunch with drink.
This evening is at your leisure.
Day 3 - Thursday 25 April 2024 - Anzac Day
5am - An early start today for the Dawn Service conducted at Emily Bay, returning to Grosvenor's Lodge for Breakfast.
10:30am - Norfolk Vets and family representatives assemble at the Officers' Bath for the march to Cenotaph and mid-morning service.
12noon - Depart for Lunch at RSL later enjoy a game of 2up.
Day 4 - Friday 26 April 2024 - Convict Settlement Tour
Join an in-depth tour of the historic Georgian settlement of Kingston. Walk through the cemetery, learn about the history of interesting convict and colonial headstones, and hear stories of the houses along Quality Row. Walk through the ruins of the New Gaol, see the Pier Store, Boat Shed and the Crank Mill. Afternoon tea is included.
This evening enjoy a Night as a Convict Tour. Dress as a convict and join in with the Commandant for an evening of gaiety, feasting, singing and dancing. Great food and great fun! Norfolk's only dinner and dance night.(Convict outfits available for hire on the island)
Day 5 - Saturday 27 April 2024 - Reef Cruise and Ghost Tour
Local islanders Donald & George will share their knowledge of Norfolk's unique marine life. Once you've walked the plank with these two mutineer descendants' it takes no time at all to be on the reef, with these two, be prepared for a touch a Norfolk Humour.
This afternoon, you'll experience the history of the Pitcairn Island Settlers. Your guide will take you through the gracious original Bailey homestead. Completing your tour with an exclusive Norfolk Island film and complimentary refreshments.
This evening, a night of thrills, chills and spine-tingling fun! Begin with a delicious dinner then grab your lantern and prepare for the spooky walk ahead. A fun Ghost Tour with Dinner & Lantern walk.
Day 6 - Sunday 28 April 2024 - Guava Gallery & 100 Acres Reserve
An amazing 360 degree panoramic painting provides a unique history of the Bounty Adventure and discover how the world's most famous mutiny created the Pitcairn and Norfolk communities.
Visiting 100 Acres Reserve offers peaceful walks amid nature, wander to Rocky Point, home to an observations post during World War II - now a favourite fishing spot for locals.
Day 7 - Monday 29 April 2024 - Colleen McCullough Tour
The morning is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
Enjoy a light lunch at Castaway Norfolk Island, before commencing the Colleen McCullough tour. Colleen, a world renowned author of 24 books called Norfolk home for almost 36 years. Your guide will expertly escort you through her magnificent home, viewing their magnificent collection of artefacts gathered from travels across the globe.
This evening enjoy a 3 course progressive dinner - visiting different Norfolk Island family homes. A fun night and a great way of meeting locals and sampling island dishes.
Day 8 - Farewell from Norfolk.
Following breakfast, enjoy some free time before your flight departure.
Book & deposit by 22 November 2023 to save up to $880 per couple*
One departure: 23 April - 30 April 2024.
WAS $4,439per person twin share - Now $3,999pp- Single traveller spaces sold out
Call today on 1300 414 198 to secure your booking!
Governor’s Lodge is a serene retreat of 55 individual units, set in 12 acres of landscaped sub-tropical gardens dotted with majestic Norfolk Pines. Down each joyously named laneway you will spot flowering hedges dotted amongst the smiles of other holiday makers from their verandah’s.
Centrally located, within easy reach of the island’s best dining and shopping, only a stone’s throw from popular landmarks like Kingston and Emily Bay, this property has everything you need for your Norfolk Island holiday.
Fitness to Travel: A reasonable level of fitness is required for some activities provided in this package, including embarking and disembarking of aircraft which may be by stairs on the tarmac. Other examples include (not limited to) embarking and disembarking coaches, vehicles, boats, jetty or beaches. It is your responsibility to advise any mobility constraints at time of booking.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
- a non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is due within 7 days of booking.
- Final payment due no later than 05 January 2024
*All prices are indicative only and subject to change at any time without notice. This tour is not a guarantee departure. Minimum numbers must be reached for the tour to go ahead. Full refund will only be provided only if minimum travel numbers have not been reached and the tour cannot go ahead. Any specific rooming, seating or dietary requests are welcomed, however not guaranteed. While every effort is made to provide correct information at the time of publication, the itinerary is subject to change for unforeseen circumstances at any time. Conditions, amendment and cancellation fees apply. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Supplier Cancellation Policy:
- In the event a traveller cancels off a tour the following fees apply prior to departure:
- 130 days or more prior to departure, loss of deposit, unless minimum numbers are not met.
- Less than 130 days prior to departure, 100% of the tour package price.
Flight departs from the international terminal. It is recommended to arrive at least 2 hours prior to departure. Photographic ID such as an Australian Driver Licence or Proof of Age card, is required (including for children). Passports are not required when travelling from Australia, but are recommended.
Includes:
- 1 checked bag 30kg
- 1 carry on bag 7kg
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