Travel & Accommodation
- Discounted rates for accommodation have been negotiated for Island Arks Symposium IX delegates at the hotels listed below.
- You can book your accommodation when you register to attend the symposium and these rates are only available online via registration.
- You will be required to provide credit card details to secure your booking, and full payment will be made directly to the hotel.
- Please note some hotels may charge the full stay amount 30 days prior to arrival.
- All room rates quoted are based on room only, unless otherwise specified.
Paradise Hotel & Resort
Garden Room - $187 per room/night
Continental breakfast can be added for $20pp/day.
Seaview Norfolk Island
Seaview Norfolk Island is set on five quiet sprawling acre's, with views overlooking the valleys, out to sea and Phillip Island. We are located only a few minutes walk from cafe's, restaurants and the heart of town, and just a few minutes drive from the beach and the World Heritage Kingston and Arthurs Vale Historical area.
Taylors Road
Norfolk Island
Standard Room - Ocean View - $170 per room/night
Ocean Breeze Apartments
Our self-contained apartments have been carefully thought out with you in mind and the essentials have been taken care of to allow your days to be filled with exploration, reconnection and nurturing. We provide our guests with complimentary beach towels, snorkelling gear, picnic baskets and local mobile phones whilst on the Island.
72 Queens Elizabeth Avenue
Norfolk Island
One Bedroom Unit - $223 per room/night
Includes fully equipped kitchen, including kettle + toaster.
Governor's Lodge
Proudly Norfolk Island’s first and only environmentally sustainable hotel, Governor’s Lodge is the ideal accommodation option for guests wishing to minimise their carbon footprint. Not only does our solar power system generate a significant 52Kw of renewable electricity which feeds excess back into the island’s grid, but our on-site pure rainwater filtration system has an impressive 2 million litre storage capacity. Both of these features, paired with using only the freshest locally grown or caught produce in our dining centres, provide the perfect mix of sustainability and all modern comforts so you can holiday with a lighter footprint.
30 Queen Elizabeth Avenue
Norfolk Island
Bookings can be made directly with Lodge. Please note "Island Arks Symposium' when booking for discounted rates.
Getting to Norfolk Island
Flying to Norfolk Island
Qantas operates direct flights from the international terminals in Sydney and Brisbane, with services currently running three times weekly from each city. While flights depart from international terminals, travelling from Australia is considered domestic travel.
Flight time from Brisbane: ~2 hours
Flight time from Sydney: ~2.5 hours
Tip: Allow at least two hours to transit between terminals if connecting from another Australian city.
FLIGHT BOOKINGS SHOULD BE MADE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE AS THEY BOOK QUICKLY!
Do I need a passport:
Australian citizens
No passport required, but official photo ID (e.g. driver licence) is essential. A passport is preferred.
Children without photo ID can travel on a valid medicare card.
New Zealand citizens
A valid passport is required.
Other international visitors
The visa requirement for Norfolk Island are the same as for Australia. If you are arriving directly to Norfolk Island and you are not an Australian Citizen you will require a visa. This also applies to cruise ship passengers.
Things to see and do on Norfolk Island
Adventure Activities
History & Heritage
Tours & Experiences
Beaches &
Bays
On Norfolk Island, adventure doesn’t follow a schedule. It doesn’t come with crowds, queues, or a checklist. It’s in the reef breaks that peel beneath quiet cliffs, the coral gardens just beyond the shoreline, and the trails where nature leads and the noise falls away.
This isn’t about adrenaline. It’s about access. It’s about wild places that welcome you in, and locals who show you the way.
Norfolk Island’s history isn’t confined to museums or textbooks – it’s etched into the landscape, whispered through generations, and alive in daily life. From ancient Polynesian settlements to the arrival of the Bounty mutineers and the era of the British penal colony, the island’s past is a tapestry of resilience, culture, and community. Whether you’re exploring the Kingston World Heritage Site, engaging with descendants of early settlers, or simply wandering through timeworn ruins, the island invites you to become part of its ongoing story.
On Norfolk Island, tours aren’t about ticking off the sights – they’re about slowing down, hearing the stories, and connecting more deeply with the place and its people. Whether you’re exploring convict ruins with a local guide, cruising the coastline by boat, or tasting your way through paddock-to-plate farms, a guided tour brings the island’s layers to life.
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Norfolk Island’s coastline is a tapestry of contrasts – from golden sands nestled between rugged cliffs, to tranquil lagoons beside dynamic surf, and bays where history and nature converge. Whether you’re searching for the perfect swimming spot, a snorkeling adventure, a scenic hike, or a quiet spot to reflect, each beach and bay offers its own distinct experience.
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