NORFOLK ISLAND (population 2,302) is a pine-studded speck adrift in the South Pacific Ocean, 1600km northeast of Sydney and 1000km northwest of Auckland. Its the largest of a cluster of three islands emerging from the underwater Norfolk Ridge, which stretches from New Zealand to New Caledonia. The island measures only 8km by 5km, with vertical cliffs and stunning Norfolk Pines defining much of the coastline. Kingston is on Slaughter Bay on the islands south coast. The service town of Burnt Pine is in the centre of the island, near the airport, while Norfolk Island National Park encompasses the hillier northern part of the island. Kingston, built by convicts of the second penal colony, is Norfolks star attraction. Many historic buildings have been restored – the best of these, along Quality Row, still house the islands administrators, as well as four small-but-engaging museums.By the shore are the ruins of an early pentagonal prison, a lime pit (into which convict murder victims were sometimes thrown) and the convict cemetery. Bounty Folk Museum is crammed with motley convict-era and Bounty souvenirs. Fletchers Mutiny Cyclorama is a 360-degree panoramic painting depicting the Bounty mutiny and Norfolk Island history. Progressive dinners and live outdoor shows depicting the convict era are also a must do! For your weekend getaway or a 5 night package, contact Complete Travel Solutions on email: [email protected]
Posted on: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 22:00:00 +0000
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