With high cliffs, wild seas and a salty tang in the air, Cascade Bay is a coastal paradise. Like much of Norfolk Island, it’s steeped in stories. For many years, Cascade Bay was the site of a whaling station. The island was introduced to the lucrative whaling trade by visiting Americans, who also brought Thanksgiving here – a holiday we still celebrate to this day.
Cascade Pier is one of only two piers on the island, the other being in Kingston. When supply ships come in, it’s all action. Watch as vital cargo is unloaded by tender and hoisted up by crane.
The fishing boats that dock here showcase Norfolk’s locavore credentials. Watch as they unload the day’s catch, bound for kitchens all across the island.
Visitor information
Operating Hours: 24/7
Cost: Free
Getting Here: A 5-minute drive from Burnt Pine on the island’s north coast.
Top Tips for Cascade Bay
- Ask around to find out when a ship is coming in; this is when Cascade Pier is at its most active.
- Nature reigns supreme here and there’s not much in the way of facilities, so pack a picnic or plan a lunch stop back in Burnt Pine.
