Get moving, Norfolk Island style
Sport
From a round at one of the world's most scenic golf courses to open-water swimming and everything in between, Norfolk Island rewards a bit of activity, at whatever pace suits you.
Plan your holidayNorfolk Island isn't a destination built around structured sport, but it's genuinely well suited to it, a world-class golf course with ocean views from nearly every hole, open water clear enough to swim in year-round, and a community that turns out for its own events in a way few places do. Whether you're here to compete or just stay active between everything else, there's more on offer than you'd expect from an island this size.
Ways to stay active
A full workout, or just a walk
Norfolk Island Golf Club
A genuinely scenic 18-hole course, with ocean views from nearly every fairway, open to visitors year-round.
Pier to Pine Ocean Swim
An annual open-water swim event across six distances, from a family-friendly 200m to a genuine endurance challenge. See the full event.
Lawn bowls
The island's Bowling Club welcomes visitors for a relaxed game, a good, easy way to spend an afternoon.
National Park hiking
Trails through to Mt Pitt and Mt Bates, and along the Captain Cook Monument Trail, easy to moderate walking with genuine payoff at the top.
Snorkelling and fishing
Emily Bay and Slaughter Bay for calm-water snorkelling, or head out from the rocks for a good chance at a catch.
Kingston Cruisers
A guided cruise around the island's most scenic routes, an easy way to cover more ground without needing to be especially fit.
Howie's Hikes
Guided walks through Mt Pitt and Mt Bates National Park with a seventh-generation Norfolk Islander, for a proper, active look at the island.
Local Tennis Club
Norfolk Island's tennis club welcomes visitors for a casual game, a good way to stay active between everything else.
Pickleball
A pickleball court is available for guests staying at Oceanbreeze, worth asking about if that's on your radar.
Studio You
A range of workout classes, including reformer and mat pilates, plus yoga with Sarah or Candida.
Top tips
Making the most of it
Book your tee time
The golf course is popular with visitors, worth booking ahead rather than turning up on spec.
Register early for Pier to Pine
If you're travelling for the swim, lock in your dates and distance well ahead of January.
Start early on hot days
The National Park trails have little shade in places, morning starts are cooler and more comfortable.
Hire a car for gear
If you're bringing golf clubs, fishing gear or a bike, having your own car makes getting around far easier.
Ready when you are
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However you'd like to explore, these three cover the essentials. Choose one, and we'll help you build the rest around it.
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