Fact Sheet - Norfolk Island

·      Located 1610kms ENE of Sydney, 1456 ESE Brisbane, 1063 NNW of Auckland NZ

·      Size:  5km x 8kms with an area of 3855ha

·      Approximate population of 1800 citizens

·      Subtropical climate, average annual rainfall 1328mm

·      Summer temperatures average from 24 to 28degrees during the day and nights 19-21degrees

·      Winter Temperatures average from 19-21degrees during the day and nights above 12 degrees

·      There is a time difference of 1 1/2 hrs ahead of AEST, no daylight saving means only 1/2 hr ahead  in summer

·      Discovered by Captain Cook in 1774, Norfolk is rich in history & culture, from 2 brutal penal settlements , the Bounty Mutineers, to the arrival of the Pitcairn people resulting in todays culture

·      Tourism forms the main basis of Norfolks economy

·      Over 30 different local service & social clubs

·      So many activities  from soaking up the sun on Emily Bay, water sports, fishing, bushwalking (around one third of the island is devoted to national parks with breathtaking views & spectacular scenery) mountain biking, golf (superbly situated between the rugged coast & Government House grounds, green fees are inexpensive), bowls, tennis, squash, horseriding, netball, archery, clay & pistol shooting, just to name a few

·      Norfolk Island offers a unique lifestyle,  friendly, relaxed, stress free, pollution free and income-tax free