Island Explorer Tours
Telling Norfolk's Stories
"A secret this good can only be kept for so long."
Norfolk Island is a glorious, secret world - a gentle land that knows no strangers. Leave the 'other world' behind and immerse yourself in the sounds, sights, tastes and emotions that make guests return again and again. Our island is a place of exquisite beauty, with a tumultuous history stretching back more than one thousand years - from the days of the Polynesian navigators, to colonists, whalers and convicts - through to today's Pitcairn settlers' descendants who carry the DNA of Bounty mutineers and Tahitian foremothers in their veins. Let our specialist guides take you on journeys to the very heart of Norfolk Island's rich history, culture, language, food and natural wonders.
Our Specialist Tours
(Minimum 4 people)
Island Explorer tours unlock Norfolk Island's secrets through specialist tours and hand-stitched bespoke tours for smaller groups that are catered to individual interests and departure times. With in-depth knowledge of the island's culture, heritage, natural environments and niche experiences, let our guides show you a side of Norfolk that is only experienced by a fortunate few.
Half-Day Island Explorer Introductory Tour
$44.00
The half-day Introductory tour is the best way to orientate yourself so you can plan your itinerary and make the most of our beautiful island home. Our experienced and knowledgeable local guides will introduce you to all that Norfolk Island has to offer and share fascinating insights into our rich and varied past and life on the island today.
Expect lots of handy hints and insider information to make the very best of your time on-island.
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Light refreshments included.
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Departures: On-demand
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Price: $40 pp – Children 12 years and under $20 pp.
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Min: 2 persons Max: 36 persons.
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Group bookings welcome.
Lantern Lit Ghost Tour
$47.00
Island Explorer's signature and most popular tour. Join us if you dare on a Lantern-Lit ghost tour through the historic streets of Norfolk’s World Heritage listed area, where the macabre and spine-tingling tales of murders, suicides, and hangings come to life. Hear terrifying tales of mischief, malice, mayhem and murder. Learn the bizarre and turbulent stories of our dark past as you are led on a spine-tingling tour by our local ghost-host.
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Departures: Wednesday and Saturday evenings and on-demand (8 pm summer time - 7.15 pm winter time)
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Price: $47 pp – Children 12 years and under $23.50 pp.
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Min: 1 person Max: 36 persons.
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Group Bookings welcome - discounts for 10 or more persons.
Settlement Secrets
Convict History Tour
$49.00
Settlement Secrets is especially curated for history lovers. Join us as we journey in the footsteps of our convict forebears on this signature UNESCO World Heritage Site tour of convict Kingston.
Explore the island's dark history steeped in adventure, agony, obsession, cruelty and unimaginable daring. This is Norfolk's most comprehensive tour of the iconic Kingston settlement, one that places special emphasis on the human experience.
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Light refreshments included.
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Departures: On demand.
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Price: $49 pp – Children 12 years and under $24.50 pp.
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Min: 2 persons Max: 36 persons.
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Group bookings welcome.
Curious Castaways
Island Cultural Tour
$52.00
Immerse yourself in Norfolk Island’s Pitcairn Heritage and experience our unique culture, a melange of British and Polynesian cultures, brought together by the Mutiny on the Bounty.
Learn about the islanders’ Pitcairn history, Norf'k language and weaving, and enjoy delicious ‘wetls’, traditional foods prepared in time-honoured traditions.
Kam lorngf’ aklan en itet swiit!
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Departures: 1 pm Fridays and on-demand.
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Price: $40 pp – Children 12 years and under $20 pp.
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Min: 2 persons Max: 36 persons.
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Group bookings welcome.
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New Friendships Made
"Our time with Rachel brought Norfolk Island's history and culture to life."
“The hospitality shown to us makes Norfolk Island our forever bucket list destination.”
“Thank you Rachel for your hospitality and in-depth knowledge
- you made our stay.”
The Robertsons
Jody and Tom Larson
Mark and MaryBeth Tarren
“No heartier welcome shall we get
Though all the earth we roam.”
Gustav Quintal, from The Norfolk Ode
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