Things to do on Norfolk Island
Remote Norfolk Island has an interesting, albeit somewhat brutal, history but what else is there to do on the island? Actually there is a lot to keep visitors occupied. Whether you’re fascinated by history and want to uncover the human stories of Norfolk Island, or want to enjoy outdoor activities in the unique Pacific scenery, there’s something for everyone. Here are a few things to start with. Kingston Historic Kingston was once the primary settlement on Norfolk Island and is home to the ruins of the second penal settlement that was on the island. You can wander around the ruins of the prison, hospital, crankmill and several stores. Seeing these…
Where will you go in 2014?
How much have you travelled in the past year? Have you achieved your travel dreams or do you feel like you have failed spectacularly? Don’t forget we choose to travel. If you prioritise travel over other spending it is surprising how far you can get. One method I use to work towards achieving my travel goals is to keep a bucketlist. There is some snootiness amongst travellers about keeping bucketlists but I don’t feel that way. Sure, some people mindlessly tick items off a list rather than being open to the interesting experiences that travel provides (often weird and wonderful in my experience), but that doesn’t mean having a reminder…
The Five histories of Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island in the South Pacific is most notorious for it’s brutal penal settlement history. Perhaps because nearby Australia is so familiar with it’s own convict history, or perhaps because so many of the ruins of that period remain. However, the island really has five histories, and each has contributed culturally to Norfolk Island as it is today. Polynesian settlement Norfolk Island was originally settled by the Polynesians and the remains of a Polynesian settlement were excavated in the mid 1990s near Emily Bay revealing a house, a paved area, stone artefacts, shell and bone tools. Banana plantations were also discovered. Dating their time on the island has not been…
