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What to pack on your Norfolk Island holiday

What to pack on your Norfolk Island holiday

Knowing what to pack for your visit to a sub-tropical paradise can be difficult. Air New Zealand enforces a generous 23kg baggage limit when you have booked a bag inclusive seat for your flight to Norfolk Island, but you’ll want to limit your baggage on the flight over, and leave plenty of room for duty-free shopping for the flight back.

The Norfolk Island Experience

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  Norfolk Island holidays focus on relaxation and recreation surrounded by the island’s beautiful natural environment.  There are gentler activities available, such as easy walks, snooker, and lawn bowls, while there are also more adventurous activities available, such as surfing, swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, fishing, golf, squash, equestrian events, clay target shooting, and tennis. A fascinating glimpse into the island’s history is provided by the remnants of the convict settlements scattered throughout the island. Temperatures on Norfolk Island range from 10 – 26 degrees Celsius year-round. The island has a subtropical marine climate and more than 1300mm of precipitation...

The Best Time to Visit Norfolk Island in 2026: A Month-by-Month Weather & Events Guide

The Best Time to Visit Norfolk Island in 2026: A Month-by-Month Weather & Events Guide

If you’re wondering when is the best time to visit Norfolk Island, you’re in the right place. This beautiful subtropical island in the South Pacific enjoys a mild climate year-round, offering warm summers, comfortable winters and plenty of reasons to explore in every season. Whether you’re planning to relax at Poinciana Cottages – Norfolk Island Accommodation or want to time your trip to a standout event, this month-by-month guide explains the Norfolk Island weather by month, the ideal seasons for swimming and water activities, and key events to add to your 2026 itinerary. Understanding Norfolk Island’s Climate: A Month-by-Month Breakdown...

The Benefits of a Holiday with Friends

The Benefits of a Holiday with Friends

Jetting away on a travel adventure with your nearest and dearest can be so much fun. Norfolk Island is a fantastic place for groups of friends travelling together. At Poinciana Cottages we welcome small groups of travellers all year round. They chose a Norfolk Island holiday experience because it is unique and interesting, it is only a short trip away (2.5hrs from Sydney or Brisbane), it’s cost-effective, and it’s easy to relax, unwind and enjoy good company. 

Norfolk Island: Where To Get Your Food Fix

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Norfolk Island is fast emerging as one of the top culinary destinations in the South Pacific. We believe our food is some of the freshest and tastiest on earth because of our rich, organic soils and seasonal growing cycle.  Dine on mouthwatering barbecued fresh seafood if you feel like splurging. You can also tuck into a flame-grilled Norfolk Blue beef cut served in the atmospheric dining room of a convict-era home.  There are plenty of casual and takeaway options as well, from the best wood-fired pizza in the South Pacific to burgers that can satisfy the most ravenous castaway. So,...

Norfolk Island Restaurants & Dining: A Foodie’s Guide

Norfolk Island Restaurants & Dining: A Foodie’s Guide

Taste the flavours of Norfolk Island from local gems to fine dining, discover where to eat, what to try, and how Norfolk Island’s unique food culture makes every meal memorable. Norfolk Island, a jewel in the South Pacific, might be better known for its dramatic landscapes and fascinating history, but its food scene is no hidden secret. With a strong paddock-to-plate ethos, fresh produce grown in rich volcanic soils, and seafood landed daily from surrounding pristine waters, dining here is an experience in itself. From relaxed cafés to memorable fine dining, restaurants Norfolk Island offers a delicious adventure for every...