Zen Oriental Journeys | Norfolk Island

Convict History, Picturesque Landscapes, Lush National Parks

Norfolk Island: Norfolk Island Journey

29 May to 5 June 2023

Discover one of Australia's most intriguing destinations with an eight-day tour of Norfolk Island, a reef-fringed paradise whose idyllic landscapes belie a tumultuous history. Just a 2.5-hour flight from Sydney, the country's best-kept secret is home to World Heritage-listed convict buildings, dramatic seascapes, glorious crescents of golden sand, warm island hospitality, and some of the most fascinating chapters of South Pacific history. The island’s unique language – a curious mix of English and Tahitian – owes its origin to the descendants of Bounty mutineers from Pitcairn Island, who arrived on the island in 1856 following the end of its incarnation as a British penal colony. The culture and heritage that abounds from that time is still clear, with the capital, Kingston, home to an array of museums housing significant artefacts and archaeological finds. Norfolk Island is renowned for its beauty, with sparkling seas and a picturesque landscape, a South Pacific paradise also boasting tropical waters and lush national parks, it is no wonder you’ll wish you’d journeyed to Norfolk Island years ago

Zen Oriental Journeys appoints tour managers and leaders who have significant experience in management at senior levels and are experienced in professional tour leadership. Norfolk Island Journey will be led from Australia by Ruth Flaherty and of course you will also enjoy the services of English-speaking local guides throughout. This tour may be tax deductible, but it is open to anyone desiring to embrace Norfolk Island.

Departure date: 29 May 2023
Duration: 8 Days
Hotel Standards: 4 - 5 star standard

COST INCLUSIONS:

• Fully escorted from Australia by Ruth Flaherty
• Services of English-speaking local guides throughout
• Accommodation in double/twin share occupancy with 7 breakfast and 6 dinners
• Sightseeing in modern vehicles
• Entrance fees to all listed attractions
• Return Airport transfers
• 16 Excursions/experiences over 6 days

o Discover Norfolk Island
o Kingston Museums tour
o Bounty Show and Dinner
o Norfolk Culture Tour
o ‘Commandants Dinner’
o Hilli Goat Farm and pottery Studio
o Scenic barbeque
o ‘Gardeners Delight’
o Colleen McCullough’s House and Garden
o ‘Progressive Dinner’ in Islander Homes
o Fletcher’s Mutiny Cyclorama
o Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
o Baunti Fish Fry
o ‘1856, The Untold Story’
o Convict Kingston
o ‘Who Killed the Surveyor?’

COST EXCLUSIONS:

• Airfare to/from Norfolk Island
• meals not specified
• camera fee wherever levied separately
• any future increase in entrances and rail fares as per government notifications
• any future additional taxes levied by the Government on the tourism sector
• any expenses of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, phone/fax calls, tips etc.
• any increase in the entrance fee to the National Parks
• Travel insurance (cover against all cancellation costs or change in the itinerary/stay or flight cancellations due to bad weather, medical expenses, including repatriation, in the event of accident or illness, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond our control)

FLIGHTS:

Flights from Australia to Norfolk Island and return are not included in the price of the tour. We will send the recommended flights and fares once we can guarantee departure. Zen Oriental Journeys partners with helloworld to issue tickets but you may use your choice of provider.

Sharon Evans
Owner / Manager
helloworld Marion Westfield Mall Level 2
Westfield Marion
Oaklands Park SA 5046
Telephone: (08) 8358 1949
E-mail: Sharon

GROUP SIZE:

Between 15 and 22 participants

TRAVEL ADVICE:

Norfolk Island is a part of Australia in NSW.

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL:

As we take more travellers to more remote parts of the world, we recognize our obligation to plan and operate our Journeys in a responsible and sustainable fashion. We view this as an environmental, cultural, and social necessity. Above all, we are committed to the well-being of the communities, which are our hosts, the cultural and natural environment that we are there to experience. We also believe that by following these policies we can provide you with more rewarding and interesting experiences.

Prices may fluctuate due to changes in charges, taxes and currency. Prices and flights are correct at time of preparing this program and are subject to availability at time of booking. Special conditions and seasonal surcharges to airfares and package prices may apply depending on date of travel. Flight times are subject to change by the airline.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

On Flight tickets

• Please refer to your conditions of ticketing

On land package cost

• Before 68 days prior to departure, no cancellation penalty
• From 67 days to 50 days cancellation penalty 10% of land cost
• From 49 days to 35 days cancellation penalty 30% of land cost
• From 34 days to 18 days cancellation penalty 40% of land cost
• From 17 days to 09 days cancellation penalty 60% of land cost
• From 10 days prior to arrival, cancellation penalty 100% of land cost

For further information, don’t hesitate to contact Zen Oriental Journeys by emailing Lee Grafton or ring 0401 123 347

FINAL PAYMENT & CLOSE OF BOOKING: 25 MARCH 2023

Prices may fluctuate due to changes in charges, taxes and currency. Prices and flights are correct at time of preparing this program and are subject to availability at time of booking. Special conditions and seasonal surcharges to airfares and package prices may apply depending on date of travel. Flight times are subject to change by the airline. Please visit: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au or ring 1300 139 281 for information on current Government travel advice.

Bookings will be processed in order of receipt. Any bookings after this date will be accepted subject to visa processing, flight availability, land content and room availability. Such booking must be paid in full after confirmation of your acceptance in the tour. Special conditions and additional charges to airfares and package prices may apply depending on date of booking