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Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island is an external territory of Australia located in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia, 1,412 kilometres (877 mi) directly east of Australia's Evans Head and about 900 kilometres (560 mi) from Lord Howe Island. Together with the neighbouring Phillip Island and Nepean Island, the three islands collectively form the Territory of Norfolk Island.

Type IslandPopulation 2,188

Why go

  • External territory of Australia.
  • Served by Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK).

History

Norfolk Island is an external territory of Australia located in the Pacific Ocean between New Zealand and New Caledonia, 1,412 kilometres (877 mi) directly east of Australia's Evans Head and about 900 kilometres (560 mi) from Lord Howe Island. Together with the neighbouring Phillip Island and Nepean Island, the three islands collectively form the Territory of Norfolk Island. At the 2021 census, it had 2,188 inhabitants living on a total area of about 35 km2 (14 sq mi). Its capital is Kingston.

Airports

Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) 1.3 km to the centre
Burnt Pine, U, NF — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air New Zealand) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Where to stay

37 Selwyn Pine Road, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island · norfolkislandholidayhomes.com.au
Indoor
157b New Cascade Road Norfolk Island NSW, 172 New Cascade Rd, OT 2899, Norfolk Island · theridgenorfolkisland.com
Indoor
XWFR+PQ3, Grassy Rd, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island · norfolkislandescapecollection.com.au
Indoor
59 i Matts Ground Road, Cascade 2899, Norfolk Island · forrestercourt.com
Indoor
XX6F+2GV, Cutters Corn Road, Norfolk Island · jacarandapark.nlk.nf
Indoor
10g, Douglas Dr, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island · poinciana.nlk.nf
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176 Anson Bay Rd Norfolk Island NSW, 2899, Norfolk Island · sunsetvillani.com
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Taylors Road, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island · castawaynorfolkisland.com
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George Hunn Nobbs Ln, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island · hideawaynorfolkisland.com
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154 Taylors Rd, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island · broadleafvillas.com
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XW9W+436, Douglas Dr, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island · thebountylodge.com
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86 Bullocks Hut Rd, Anson Bay 2899, Norfolk Island · ansonbaylodge.com.au
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30 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island · governorslodge.com
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Queen Elizabeth Ave, 2899, Norfolk Island · paradisehotelnorfolk.com
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65 Martins Road Norfolk Island NSW NF, 2899, Norfolk Island · norfolkislandwhitehouse.com
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110 Taylors Rd, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island · southpacresort.com.au
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XX74+734, Cumberland Resort and Spa 100 Taylors Road Burnt Pine NF, Taylors Rd, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island · cumberlandresortandspa.com
Indoor
XX3Q+XHV, Kingston 2899, Norfolk Island · norfolkisland.com.au
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Harpers Rd, Cascade 2899, Norfolk Island
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510 Harpers Road Norfolk Island NF, 2899, Norfolk Island
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72 Queen Elizabeth Ave, 2899, Norfolk Island
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215 Headstone Rd, Burnt Pine, 2899 2899, Norfolk Island
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Rocky Point Rd, 2899, Norfolk Island
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62 Selwyn Pine Road, Norfolk Island 2899, Norfolk Island
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165 Stockyard Road, Burnt Pine, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island · mokutu.com
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51A Taylors Road, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island · aloha-apartments.com
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114 New Cascade Rd, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island · cascadegardennorfolkisland.com
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199 2899, Middlegate Rd, Kingston, Norfolk Island · islanderlodge.nf
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22 Driver Christian Rd, 2899, Norfolk Island · thecrest.nf
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WXW4+VC9, Middlegate Rd, Kingston 2899, Norfolk Island · norfolkislandaccom.com
Indoor
22 Norfolk Island, Ferny Ln, Norfolk Island 2899, Norfolk Island
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36 Taylors Rd, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island
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Taylors Rd, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island
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799 New Cascade Road, Norfolk Island 2899, Norfolk Island
Indoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NLK has direct flights to 3 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Norfolk Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.