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Events and Island Life
From ocean swims to stargazing weeks, and community celebrations that have run for generations, there's always a reason to time your visit around what's happening.
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Why our event packages are worth it
Norfolk Island is brimming with unique events throughout the year that celebrate its vibrant culture, rich history and stunning natural beauty. Whether you're visiting for a lively street parade or a quiet day at Government House, there's always something exciting happening on the island. Explore our upcoming events below, all events can be included in holiday packages, so start planning and let our team create the perfect getaway for you.
Special event packages
Planning to attend a unique event on Norfolk Island? Explore our tailored event packages, perfectly timed to enhance your visit, whether you're joining the festivities of Bounty Day or taking part in the thrilling NOC the Rock.
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Two reasons to book your dates now
These are the two events we build entire travel packages around, and the ones our team knows inside and out.
Pier to Pine Ocean Swim
Six swim distances, family-friendly through to a genuine endurance challenge, in the lagoon of Emily and Slaughter Bays.
Stargazing with Dave
A week under some of the clearest skies in the Southern Hemisphere, timed alongside International Dark Sky Week.
The island calendar
A few dates worth knowing
Foundation Day
Marking the anniversary of Norfolk Island's first European settlement in 1788, with reenactments and community events.
Stargazing with Dave
A week under some of the clearest skies in the Southern Hemisphere, timed alongside International Dark Sky Week.
Bounty Day
Commemorating the arrival of the Pitcairn Islanders in 1856, a community feast and reenactment of their landing.
Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Show Day
A long-running island tradition celebrating local produce, craft and community.
Bird Week
A week celebrating Norfolk Island's birdlife, including the endangered Norfolk Island Green Parrot.
Thanksgiving Day
A public holiday on Norfolk Island, a legacy of the island's American whaling connections.
Christmas Parade and Pageant
A community parade and pageant bringing the island together to close out the year.
Ready when you are
Or start with a package already planned for you
However you'd like to explore, these three cover the essentials. Choose one, and we'll help you build the rest around it.
Create your perfect Norfolk Island experience
No two travellers are the same. Tell us what you love doing, and we'll help shape a holiday around it.
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