1856 The Untold Story

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

On 8 June 1856 a total of 194 people, descendants from the Bounty, arrived on Norfolk Island from Pitcairn Island aboard the Morayshire. The descendants arrived in cold, wet blustery conditions. Few had ever been to sea before; they were seasick, homesick and heartsick. The journey of 6,000 km (3,700 miles) took five weeks. They arrived to find a recently abandoned penal settlement set aside for the ‘worst of the worst’. It was full of ghosts and memories. 1856 - The Untold Story follows their journey in the World Heritage Listed Kingston area, recounting stories of the families, where they lived and how they adapted to their new life on Norfolk Island on this evocative tour.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

On board commentary

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Kingston Pier

The 1856 untold story sound and light show will follow the journey of the Bounty descendants from Pitcairn Island through the World Heritage Listed Kingston area. Baunti Tours will bring the past to life with an audio aboard their coach, recounting stories of the families, where they lived and how they adapted to their new life on Norfolk Island. This 1.15 hour tour is very evocative.

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Reviews

4.29

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Night to remember.
U2430KMvickik,
Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Thoroughly enjoyed our adventure with the driver Brook. He was so informative, helpful and professional. Happy to answer our questions and so passionate about Norfolk's heritage.
Tour guide Brooke is fantastic
Navigate147775,
Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
It was ok. Interesting audio tour in the bus. The bus driver Brooke is fantastic and very knowledgeable. His commentary was the best part of the night
Informative
Kaye F,
Aug 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00
The whole tour was very informative and a big learning experience. The guide very knowledgeable and professional
Worth the trip even on a cold and drizzly night.
retiree2018,
Oct 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
This was a wonderful experience. Very fitting to the rather mournful theme which allowed reflection of how the Pitcairners lived and the difficulties they faced.
Great trip
stephen m,
Nov 16, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
For a very relaxing and layback holiday, Norfolk Island is a good destination. The locals are very nice and accommodating.
This tour unfolds some of the little known facts about Norfolk Island
John M,
Feb 29, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The entire tour is conducted at night via one of the Baunti buses, with the subjects being lit up from floodlights on the bus. Many, many totally unknown facts about the early island (unknown to me anyway) are related on the tour, including the fact that some of the houses on Quality Row were burnt down in a protest against the NSW government in the early 1900's. This is a new, but well presented, most worthwhile tour. Lots to be learned from it.
Tales of the Pitcairn arrivals
AndrewM1968,
Aug 31, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Run by Baunti Escapes. A journey back in time. Climb around the tour bus in Burnt Pine settlement and travel down to Kingston where you will here the stories of arrival of the Pitcairn people on Norfolk Island in 1856 - their experiences, what happened when the arrived and the first few years of their lives in a new home. Norfolk Island is full of history and this gives an excellent insight in the beginnings of the current settlement - not to be missed if you are a history buff or what to understand the place of Norfolk Island in today's world and the shaping of the culture of Norfolk Island. Well worth the hour.