Convict Settlement Tour Norfolk Island
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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The Norfolk Island tour of the Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area (KAVHA) is a unique experience as it offers an immersive journey through time, taking visitors back to the colonial era. The tour is led by expert guides who provide insightful and captivating stories, providing a firsthand experience of the intriguing past of this World Heritage Listed Georgian settlement. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore various historical sites, each with its own unique story to tell. The tour also includes a lovely morning or afternoon tea, providing an opportunity for visitors to relax and reflect on the historical significance of the sites they have just explored. By the end of the tour, visitors will have gained a deep understanding of the history of Norfolk Island's convict past and the Georgian settlement that remains today. Overall, the tour offers an educational and engaging experience, making it a must-do activity for anyone interested in history and culture.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Tea
Professional guide
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area
The Kingston and Arthurs Vale Historic Area (KAVHA), is of outstanding significance to the nation as a convict settlement spanning the era of transportation to eastern Australia between 1788 -1855. It is also significant as the only site in Australia to display evidence of early Polynesian settlement, and the place where the Pitcairn Island descendants of the Bounty mutineers were re-settled in 1856. In 2010 the Australian Federal Environment Protection and Heritage Minister, Peter Garrett, and Norfolk Island Chief Minister, David Buffett, welcomed an announcement by the World Heritage Committee that Norfolk Island's Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area has been included on the WORLD HERITAGE LIST as part of the Australian Convict Sites inscription.
Norfolk Island Cemetery
Norfolk Island has one cemetery, located at Kingston, on the shores of the aptly named Cemetery Bay. Burials have taken place here from the period of the first settlement to the present day.
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Convict Settlement Tour Norfolk Island
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Reviews
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredibly awe inspiring
James B,
Jan 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00John was wonderful, a true insight and genuine. He just oozes history and is excited to share it with you, if you listen to him. Sadly some in the tour spoke over him but he is soo wealthy from a historical view. Please listen and take it in!!
Excellent
JudithLynette C,
Nov 13, 2024
- Viator
5.00This experience was filled with so much information about the tour and the places we visited. We would highly recommend this tour.We just loved it.Thanks so very much for an amazing tour.
Great tour
Michael F,
Sep 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00Very informative tour with a good tour guide and transport. The tour covered the Kingston world heritage area comprehensively.
Convict ruins of the Kingston area
saintfryarj,
Jun 17, 2024
- Viator
5.00John C was a great tour guide who told lots of stories about the past which brought the ruins to life. Wandering through the cemetery was very interesting also. Included afternoon tea which was a nice touch. Very enjoyable tour.
Interesting
Pamela T,
Jun 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00Amusing moments and filled with lots of interesting facts about the history from a local. We enjoyed the relaxing afternoon tour Thanks
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