Attractive haven

A territory of Australia, established under Commonwealth Authority in 1914, Norfolk Island lies in the South Pacific Ocean approximately 1610 kilometres northeast of Sydney.

Follow this link to find a >> conference venue on Lord Howe or Norfolk Island.

The main island is just eight kilometres long by five kilometres wide, with two smaller uninhabited islands nearby. One-third of Norfolk Island is National Parks and reserves.

Captain James Cook discovered Norfolk Island in 1774. Until the mid-1850s, it was primarily known as a penal settlement. In 1856, it was settled by 194 Pitcairn Islanders, descendents of the mutineers of the HMS Bounty and their Tahitian companions.

The Pitcairn Islanders brought with them their own language, a curious mix of 18th century English and Polynesian. It can still be heard today despite English being the official language. Regular air services link Norfolk Island with Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland.

Norfolk Island is perfect for small- to medium-sized conferences. The Colonial of Norfolk is the Island's largest dedicated conference venue. There are three meeting rooms, including the Sirius which can host up to 160 people theatre-style or 140 for banquets.

Teambuilding and group activities include treasure hunts through the colonial ruins, archery, fishing, horse-riding, golf and glass-bottom boat tours. The waters around Norfolk Island make fishing a great corporate activity with such easy catches as tuna and kingfish.

Norfolk Island is free of taxes and duties, which makes it a shopping haven. There are more than 70 specialist shops selling a wide variety of products. The unit of exchange is the Australian dollar.