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Norfolk Island National Park
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Norfolk Island National Park is a national park in Norfolk Island, an Australian territory in Melanesia.
Understand
[edit]History
[edit]Landscape
[edit]Flora and fauna
[edit]Climate
[edit]Get in
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Map of Norfolk Island National Park
Fees and permits
[edit]Get around
[edit]See
[edit]- 1 Norfolk Island Botanic Garden, Mount Pitt Rd, ☏ +6723 22695. Daily 9AM–3PM. There are several marked walks through the Botanic Gardens, from a wheelchair/stroller friendly walk on the upper levels to a rainforest walk all the way into the gully.
- 2 Captain Cook's Lookout, Duncombe Bay Rd. The most spectacular views of the coastline with rock formations and birdlife around a few small islets. You can see down to the point where Captain Cook stepped ashore on his second voyage around the world. This is where the Bridle track starts. It's a very well maintained site with a lookout, boardwalk and toilets.
Do
[edit]- 1 Charter Marine Tours on Phillip Island, ☏ +6723 23514, [email protected]. Starts 7:30AM. Looking south from Kingston, Philip Island is 6 km from Norfolk, and only accessible by boat. Historically used as a hunting ground, in recent decades it's been a regeneration spot for many endangered species. For this reason, access to the Island is limited, but doable. David Bigg does tours. Contact him directly once you get to Norfolk Island. $180 per person (4 people minimum).
National park walks
[edit]- Mount Bates Track.
- Old Mountain Track.
- Red Stone Link Track.
- Bird Rock Track.
- Red Road Track.
- McLachlan’s Lane.
- Palm Glen Circuit Track.
- Palm Glen Track.
- 2 Bridle Track. Starting from Captain Cook's monument, this walk follows the cliff edge and rainforest along the coast. Short diversions to the viewpoints over Bird Rock. Allow a couple of hours for this one. The walk is about 1.7 km.
- 3 Mount Pitt to Mount Bates (Summit Track). Starting from the top of Mount Pitt, this well-developed walk goes follows the ridge line for about 1 km to the top of island's highest point. It's marked as an easy trail, but you'll want full mobility to climb the last stretch to the top of Mount Bates.
Botanic garden walks
[edit]Buy, eat and drink
[edit]There are no places to eat or drink in the park. Bring your own food.
Sleep
[edit]Lodging
[edit]Camping
[edit]Backcountry
[edit]Stay safe
[edit]Go next
[edit]- Your only option is to head back to Norfolk Island, the way you came from
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