Shopping | Experience | Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island is a duty-free and GST-free shopping haven where you’ll find over 50 stores selling everything from sporting goods and imported shoes to cosmetics, jewellery and artwork. Forget boring chain stores and cookie-cutter franchises, Norfolk Island’s shops are locally owned and operated. We pride ourselves on our delightfully varied shopping too, from our bricks-and-mortar stores to our colourful galleries, lively markets and delightful honesty boxes. And best of all, when you shop on Norfolk Island you’re supporting our families, farmers, artists and craftspeople.

A young woman and an elderly woman smiling as they organize organic food and pantry items into mason jars.

Close-up of a woman's hand as she uses a ladel to pour organic pumpkin seeds into a mason jar. Background features other jars that are already filled up with various nuts and seeds.

A woman in an off-the-shoulder top smiling as she hands the cashier a credit card to pay for her items. The elderly woman in green cardigan is standing behind the counter and holding the card.

A clothing store that sells men's jeans, blazers, formal shoes and polo shirts with a variety of colors.

The women's section of a clothing store that features printed blouses, collared shirts and skirts. They are displayed neatly on wooden hangers and labelled with sizes.

Two racks of short sleeved shirts with tropical prints displayed on wooden hangers. Close-up of scarves in assorted colors draped over a wooden stand.

A woman in a black shirt and denim jeans picking out locally grown vegetables at a roadside store. Trays of carrots, tomatoes, cauliflowers, broccoli, cucumbers and potatoes.

Side-view of decorative pebbles on trinket trays.

A selection of handcrafted earrings hooked on a black jewellery stand.

Close-up of handcrafted blue and red necklace with wires wrapped around a white rock and decorated with artificial gem stones.

Retail

You can easily while away hours browsing the goodies in our independent boutiques and retail shops. Treat yourself to a piece of handcrafted jewellery and a bottle of island liqueur, or get kitted out in a new pair of shoes or the latest golf wear. Kids will love checking out the latest surfwear, the great range of LEGO, and the locally made chocolates and fudges. Shopping in Norfolk Island is an adventure for the whole family.

Markets & farm stalls

Our local markets and roadside stalls are one of the best ways to experience real Norfolk Island life. Pick up seasonal produce from the Saturday morning farmers market or stop by the roadside stalls and honesty boxes for all manner of locally grown goodies. On Sundays, go souvenir shopping at the weekly market at the Bicentennial Complex for a selection of arts, crafts and home-cooked creations.

Art galleries

Norfolk Island’s natural beauty fuels a deep creative energy in our people. Several of our finest artists and artisans display and sell their work in galleries across the island. Discover our artistic side as you explore galleries filled with photography, painting, pottery and weaving. Gallery visits are often a great way to meet the makers too, and perhaps discuss a bespoke commission to perfectly complement your home or office.

Island services

We’re well-equipped when it comes to everyday services too. Our Visitor Information Centre should be your first port of call if you have any questions during your stay. Our friendly staff will point you in the right direction, from where to find the best honesty boxes, to how to ship home that oversized artwork you just had to have. With a local bank, liquor shop, petrol stations and internet cafes you’ll be well taken care of while you’re here. We even have two real estate agents, just in case you decide to stay for good!

Top tips for shopping on Norfolk Island

You’ll find shopping opportunities all over the island, but for a concentrated dose of retail therapy, head to the main town of Burnt Pine.
The usual shopping hours are 9am to 5pm, with some shops closed Sundays, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. Supermarkets are open seven days a week.