Highlights
Half Day Island Tour of Norfolk Island
Christian Brothers Cheese Tour - New Addition
Wonderland by Night
Culla & Co Clydesdale Horse Ride
Island Fish Fry
Sound & Light Show
Breakfast Bush Walk (Choice of short or longer walk)
Island Culture Tour
Progressive Island Homes Dinner
Mutiny on the Bounty Show
Tour of Colleen McCullough's Home - New Addition
Swimming in Emily Bay
A Free Day for Personal Discovery (Car Hire option available through Hotel)
Inclusions
Personally Escorted by an experienced Sisterhood Hostess who is on hand to assist with making your holiday a memorable one.
Return Airfares ex Melbourne to Norfolk Island (via Brisbane) including taxes
Comfortable Coach Touring Throughout
Fabulous Range of Included Sightseeing & Activities
All Meals as detailed in Itinerary
Free Time for Personal Discovery
Room Sharing Option
Meet and Greet prior to Departure (subject to minimum numbers)
Sisterhood Documentation
Friends for Company!
Notice
To travel to Norfolk Island you only need a current driver's licence. When booking on this tour your name must match the identification you intend to present at check in.
Some sightseeing tours may be shared with other travellers - it's the nature of touring whilst in Norfolk Island.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Saturday 2 February 2019
Melbourne to Norfolk Island via Brisbane (D)
Welcome to Sisterhood Womens Travel. An early start this morning as you meet your hostess and fellow travellers at the Melbourne Airport for your flght to Norfolk Island via Brisbane. Sit back, relax and enjoy your flight. Arriving into Norfolk Island early afternoon we'll be transferred to our accommodation Castaway's, with time to settle in and explore before enjoying a 2 course dinner at the hotel restaurant tonight. Welcome to Norfolk Island!
7 Nights Accommodation - Castaway's Norfolk Island
Day 2 - Sunday 3 February 2019
Norfolk Island (B,MT,D)
This morning a must for all visitors to Norfolk Island with a half day Island sightseeing tour. We'll visit Historic Kingston, Cascade, Longridge and more. We'll see and hear about the famous Convict Buildings, enjoy views of the beautiful beaches, visit the renowned Melanesian Chapel and learn about the Government laws and Island lifestyle. We'll enjoy views from scenic spots on this full commentary tour. We'll rest for delicious morning tea in the garden of an historic island home built by Fletcher Quintal a descendant of “Bounty” mutineer Fletcher Christian & Matthew Quintal. After our sightseeing tour a free afternoon to begin exploring the hotel surrounds and nearby shops.
Tonight we'll enjoy a 2 course dinner at Barney Duffey's Restaurant.
Day 3 - Monday 4 February 2019
Norfolk Island (B,D,LS)
This morning after breakfast, a unique clip clop down memory lane with Frodo, Geordie, Sailor, Glow & Ricki the big beautiful Clydesdale horses and their driver Culla, on a 2 hour Steeles Point Carousel Horse & Carriage Tour – afterwards enjoying a cuppa and overlooking views of the cliff top coast. The rest of our day is at leisure to explore down town Norfolk. If you love all things Chanel, Estee Lauder and Gucci, no visit to Norfolk Island is complete without a visit to Ross's Department Store where high end "lotions and potions" are at least 20% cheaper than the mainlnd.
Tonight we'll regroup and enjoy a lovely two course dinner at Hili's Restaurant before experiencing one of Norfolk's most popular attrations - Wonderland By Night. The setting is 10 acres of magical Norfolk pines & bushland lit up like an enchanted forest. Meander along (or ride in the ‘moon buggy’) a gentle winding path with a descendant of the Bounty mutineers, as he recites his poems and lights up the dioramas. Afterwards we'll enjoy a light supper before heading back to Castaway's.
Day 4 - Tuesday 5 February 2019
Norfolk Island (B,D)
Today is a free day for you to discover unexplored areas of Norfolk Island. Hire cars can be arranged through Castaway's to visit other points of interest. You might like to explore the small downtown area of Norfolk Island for some souvenir shopping or once again if the weather suits head down to Emily Bay for a day of swimming and sunbaking. The choice is yours.
Tonight we regroup for dinner at Castaway's to share the day's experiences.
After dinner we'll experience another of Norfolk's most popular night time activities - the Sound and Light Show - Nightfall at Kingston brings a different mood to the convict settlement. The stillness and the stars are just as they were before mankind arrived in 1788. However, with the dramatic use of real life sound together with theatrical lighting and costumed actors, the stillness is broken as Pinetree Tours takes you through the horrifying decades of Norfolk Island’s convict era.
Day 5 - Wednesday 6 February 2019
Norfolk Island (B,AT,D)
This morning we'll enjoy a beautifully scenic breakfast bush walk. Take your choice of an easy stroll through a 100 acre reserve or for the more energetic a 3.5km walk through scenic Mt Bates to the Captain Cook Monument. Beautiful views of the coast will delightl. At the end of both walks we'll meet on the cliff top for a delicious BBQ breakfast.
A free morning to enjoy.
This afternoon we'll enjoy an Island Culture Tour. From Mutineer ancestors and Tahitian wives came the arts of wood craft, weaving, cooking and the Norfolk Language. On this tour you'll see a woodturning demonstration using Norfolk timber and visit an Island home to learn all about local cooking. An island weaving demonstration and a fun lesson on the Norfolk language will follow an afternoon tea break.
Tonight - one of the best ways to really get to know the locals - a progressive dinner to different Norfolk Island family homes. A fun night and a great way to sample some of the many island dishes amongst new friends.
Day 6 - Thursday 7 February 2019
Norfolk Island (B,D)
This morning we'll visit Christian Brothers Cheese Company, a boutique dairy and cheese producer started by two island brothers - Glen and John Christian. Our tour will take us through a local farm with beautiful ocean views. We'll meet the cows, try the milking machine, see beehives and hear how the local honey is produced. We'll enjoy a cheese and condiments tasting at Glen's house while Cheesemaker John gives us an informative talk on their business.
The rest of the day is free until our early evening Island Fish Fry dinner that night - We'll enjoy a feast of Island dishes, salads, homemade bread and fresh fried fish followed by desserts and tea/coffee. We'll have the chance to admire the sunset from Puppy's Point on Norfolk's beautiful western coastline.
Tonight we'll see the story of the famed "Mutiny on the Bounty" and historic events come to life in a show performed in an outdoor amphitheatre under skies.
Day 7 - Friday 8 February 2019
Colleen McCullough's Home (B,D)
This morning after breakfast we'll enjoy a tour of acclaimed author Colleen McCullogh's home. Colleen McCullough, world renowned author of 24 books called Norfolk Island home for almost 36 years. Sadly, Colleen passed away in 2015 and her beloved property “Out Yenna” is now open for tours exclusively to Baunti Escapes. We'll visit her magnificent home and Colleen’s priceless collection of artefacts gathered on her travels all over the world. We will see where her books were researched and where Norfolk Island pies were made from local eggs and fruit in season. This a glimpse into the life of a modern day literary icon. If you have read her amazing books, you will love the experience of sharing the world of Colleen McCullough, author of “Tim”, “The Thornbirds” and “Morgan’s Run”.
Our last afternoon free to take in any last minute sights before coming together for our Farewell Dinner at the Dino's Restaurant.
Day 8 - Saturday 9 February 2019
Farewell Norfolk Island - Home (B)
After breakfast, with time to pack, we'll check out of our hotel and begin our journey home to Melbourne via Brisbane. Sit back, relax and reminisce about great times shared with new friends. A late arrival into Melbourne (approx 10.15pm). Thank you for joining us for your latest adventure and we look forward to welcoming you back!