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8 DAY WINTER WARMER EXPLORERS & CHRISTMAS IN JULY ESCORTED TOUR

8 days/7 nights from $4199* per person, twin share

Travel: 6-13 July 2024

Inclusions:

• Return economy airfares from Brisbane or Sydney to Norfolk Island with Qantas
• Return airport transfers
• 7 nights accommodation in a One Bedroom Cabin with Balcony at Governor’s Lodge
• 7 cooked breakfasts, 3 morning/afternoon tea, 5 lunches, 7 dinner
• Paradise Christmas in July package
• Services of a dedicated Tour Leader
• Full programme of daily touring, activity and entertainment

Package Highlights:

• Celebrate Christmas in July on Norfolk Island
• Island Life Coach Tour 
• History In the Making Coach Tour 
• Colleen McCullough Home Tour 
• Lavender Farm Tour & Lunch
• Over the Cattlestops 
• The Pitcairn Settlers Village
• The Music Valley Experience
• Island Fish Fry
• Night as a Convict 
• Progressive Dinner
• Bounty Museum
• Meet the locals at the Sunday Markets
• Discover the magical Hundred Acres Reserve
• Fletcher’s Mutiny Cyclorama 
• Norf’k Laengwij Class with refreshements
• The World of Norfolk Exhibit

Tour Itinerary:
(B = breakfast, T = morning or afternoon tea, L = lunch, D = dinner)

Day 1 – Saturday 6 July 2024: Brisbane to Norfolk Island (T,D)
This morning, meet your dedicated guide at Brisbane International Airport before taking a Qantas flight to the picturesque Norfolk Island. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your accommodation for the next seven nights, where a welcome afternoon tea awaits during check-in at Governor’s Lodge. Tonight, savor a delightful Christmas in July 2-course à la carte dinner with entertainment at Paradise Hotel

Day 2 – Sunday 7 July 2024: Markets, Museum & Sumptuous Island Style Dinner (B,L,D)
Head to the markets this morning to enjoy local arts and crafts and mingle with locals, following this explore impressive Hundred Acres Reserve. A walking track through the Reserve leads to Rocky Point spoiling you with views from the cliffs. After this, enjoy a light lunch at Boatshed before heading off to the Bounty Museum. Though small in size, the museum is wide in scope, with lots of artefacts to pore over. Enjoy some free time this late afternoon and get ready for your Christmas in July Sumptuous Island Style Dinner with Entertainment at Paradise Hotel

Day 3 – Monday 8 July 2024: Island Life & Wonderland by night (B,T,L,D)
Begin your morning after breakfast with the Island Life Tour. You will spend a delightful day touring Norfolk Island, gaining a true insight into the intricate nature of modern island life. Morning tea and lunch will be included in this tour. Tonight, now it’s time to get out your Christmas ugly sweater to your two-course dinner at Bailey Restaurant. End the night, enjoying a bush poetry under the stars as you meander along (or ride in the ‘moon buggy’) a gentle winding path with a descendant of the Bounty mutineers, as he recites his poems and lights up the dioramas.

Day 4 – Tuesday 9 July 2024: Kingston, Arthur's Vale & Cyclorama (B,T,D)
Explore more with on the History in the Making Tour. Visit convict work sites in historic Kingston, tour a small working museum, and see demonstrations of hands-on activities such as shingle and rope making. Lunch at own arrangement before heading to Fletcher’s Mutiny Cyclorama. You will then have some free time late afternoon where you have the choose to study the World of Norfolk Exhibition located at Norfolk Mall. Ensure you are back in time for the Traditional Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings, fun trivia and carols at Paradise Hotel.

Day 5 – Wednesday 10 July 2024: Colleen McCullough & Progressive Dinner (B,L,D)
Today you will visit the beloved house and property, ‘Out Yenna’, of world-renowned author Colleen McCullough. Lunch time you will enjoy the taste of local produce at Bounty Bar and Grill that is set in an original building built in the early 1900's. This afternoon, grab a beverage on arrival and get ready to learn some of the unique language of Norfolk Island, before being welcomed into islander homes for the three-course progressive dinner.

Day 6 – Thursday 11 July 2024: Local Industries, Lavender Farm & Island Fish Fry (B,L,D)
This morning, you will meet the skilled artisans and entrepreneurs behind the island's thriving businesses as they showcase their unique crafts and specialties. From handcrafted pottery to locally made soft drinks, you'll have the chance to taste and purchase some of the finest locally-made products. A short break before heading off to Lavender Farm for your lunch.  Tonight enjoy Norfolk traditions at the Island Fish Fry – a feast of local island dishes and entertainment while the sun sets from scenic 'Orn Daa Cliff' on Norfolk’s beautiful western coastline.

Day 7 – Friday 12 July 2024: Nature, History & Night as a Convict (B,L,D)
This morning you’ll Explore Norfolk Island's geological marvels in all their natural beauty. Be expertly guided through the beauty and characteristics of the island's delightful native, endemic and introduced species of trees and shrubs, plants and palms, ferns, flowers and fruits.  After this, enjoy a light lunch at Boatshed before heading off to Pitcairn Island Settlers. On a guide tour visit the gracious original Bailey homestead and gardens before a stroll through the barn, dairy and out-buildings. After a short break in the afternoon, get ready for one last night of fun to meet new friends! Dress up as a convict and join the Commandant for a memorable evening filled with merriment, feasting, singing, and dancing.

Day 8 – Saturday 13 July 2024: Farewell to Norfolk Island (B)
Enjoy your last hours on the island before preparing to head home. Be transferred to the airport for your Brisbane flight. Lunch at own arrangement.

Travel: 6-13 July 2024

Price:
Departing Brisbane:
$4199 per person, twin share
$4699 per person, solo traveller
Departing Sydney:
From $4299* per person, twin share
From $4799* per person, solo traveller
*Sydney departures travel via Brisbane

Final Payment Date: 29 March 2024
Contact our expert Groups Team at groups@omnicheholidays.com 

This is our best value package deal subject to availability and travel on select dates. If you are traveling outside these dates or from another port, please contact our specialised team for a personalised quote.

Book by: Jun 30, 2024!!
Quote: OHEV255846
For New Bookings Only
Terms & Conditions: All prices are indicative only and are subject to change at any time without notice. A non-refundable deposit is due upon booking: $250 per person if booking prior to 29 March 2024, or full payment if booking after this date. This tour is not a guarantee departure. Minimum numbers must be reached for the tour to go ahead. Full refund will only be provided only if minimum travel numbers have not been reached and the tour cannot go ahead. Any specific rooming, seating or dietary requests are welcomed, however not guaranteed. While every effort is made to provide correct information at the time of publication, the itinerary is subject to change for unforeseen circumstances at any time. Prices correct as of 11 January 2024. Conditions, amendment and cancellation fees apply. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. ABN 61 087 521 355.