Do I need a passport? A valid passport is the preferred means of documentation; however, photographic identification such as a driver licence is acceptable for visitors from Australia.
Travellers from New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia are free to enter Norfolk Island without quarantine as long as they have not come from any declared COVID-19 hotspots.
Under the Australian Citizenship Act a person born on Norfolk Island is an Australian citizen provided that one parent is either an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia.
COVID-19 ENQUIRIES
All passengers seeking to enter Norfolk Island are required to complete an Entry Pass Application 24 to 72 hours prior to flight departure. Each person requires their own pass, including children.
Medical treatment on Norfolk Island is covered by Australian Medicare, emergency medical treatment will be covered by Medicare. Please bring your Medicare, Pensioner, and/or Healthcare cards with you to the island.
The island is not part of the Australian mobile network, so you will need to purchsae a local SIM card to use your mobile phone. Global roaming is also available for many Telstra, Optus and Vodafone customers – check with your provider before you come.
You can bank at Commonwealth and Westpac branches at Burnt Pine. There's a Commonwealth Bank ATM, and some limited EFTPOS on the island.
The best time to visit Norfolk Island is during the warmer months, between spring (September to November) and summer. The island is at its busiest during the school holidays and public holidays. Avoid crowds by booking outside of these dates.
The currency used is the Australian dollar. The Commonwealth Bank is located in the main township with an ATM available. Major credit cards are accepted by most retailers on the island. The climate is subtropical with temperatures ranging from 19-28° in Summer and 12-21° in Winter.
Shopping on Norfolk Island. Norfolk Island is a duty-free and GST-free shopping haven where you'll find over 50 stores selling everything from sporting goods and imported shoes to cosmetics, jewellery and artwork.
One of the most common questions people ask when planning a holiday to Norfolk Island is, "Do I need a hire car?" The answer is yes! Locals also suggest you become familiar with Norfolk's very unique road rules before you hit the road.
Norfolk is around 500 miles from the northern tip of New Zealand, compared to almost 900 miles (1,440 km) from the Australian east coast, and Nobbs said Wellington had a history of working well with other South Pacific island nations.
Domestic flights within Australia
If you're travelling on a domestic flight within Australia (flights QF400 and above), you'll need to carry the following items with you: photo identification such as a driver's licence, passport or social security card; or.
To get a real taste of Norfolk Island, plan to spend at least 7 days there. At a minimum, I think this helps with the flight times to and from the Island. If you're not able to commit that much time, consider 2 nights as a way to get the highlights without breaking your schedule.
Best of all, since Lord Howe Island is an Australian territory, you don't even need a passport to go and visit this idyllic wonder.
Yes you can purchase wine and beer at the Duty Free International airport shops, and carry onto the plane with you. Norfolk Island has a Liquor Bond store, however occasionally stocks may run low but this is usually only until the next cargo ship arrives.
You are allowed to bring any food items onto the island except for fresh fruit and vegetables.
The average price of a 7-day trip to Norfolk Island is $2,216 for a solo traveler, $3,980 for a couple, and $7,461 for a family of 4. Norfolk Island hotels range from $70 to $318 per night with an average of $113, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $480 per night for the entire home.
When it comes to swimming beaches on Norfolk Island, Emily Bay Lagoon is at the top of a pretty impressive list. Here your family can splash in the crystal-clear shallows or grab a snorkel and explore our life-filled South Pacific coral reef in calm and protected waters.
Qantas offers direct services to and from Norfolk Island. Their Norfolk Island flight schedule is outlined below: Brisbane to Norfolk Island and return on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Sydney to Norfolk Island and return on Mondays and Fridays (as well as Sundays during busy periods.)
The wettest month is June having an average 147mm and the driest month is November having an average of 75mm. The highest monthly rainfall was 473.2mm in December 1989. Norfolk Island averages 181 rain days per year, ranging from an average of 10 rain days in November to 21 rain days in July.
There remains a mandatory requirement to report a positive result to either PCR or RAT for COVID-19 to the Norfolk Island Health and Residential Aged Care Service (NIHRACS) whilst on the island.
There are many species of mosquitoes and midges known from mainland Australia and New Zealand that are absent from Norfolk. Biologically, the terrestrial component of Norfolk Island's flora and fauna is highly isolated, with a high rate of endemism.
Do I need travel insurance? For Australians, medical treatment on Norfolk Island is covered by Medicare as it is on mainland Australia. We recommend that you check with your private health insurer regarding your medical coverage while on Norfolk Island. However, we still recommend that travellers get travel insurance.