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History Lovers Tour

History Lovers Tour

Date: 2-9 March 2025
Location: Kingston
Join Australian History Research and step back in time and immerse yourself in Norfolk Island heritage for a history lover's holiday and the celebrations of Foundation Da
Government House Charity Open Day

Government House Charity Open Day

Date: Wednesday 5 AND 19 March 2025
Location: Quality Row in Kingston
Norfolk Island’s historic Government House - built in 1829 and handsomely restored - is generally not open to the public. However, on a number of occasions each year, its
Foundation Day

Foundation Day

Date: Thursday 6 March 2025
Location: Kingston, Norfolk Island
On 6 March 1788 Lieutenant Philip Gidley King arrived with the first settlers -  a party of fifteen convicts, 9 males, 6 females and 7 free men, to take co
235th HMS Sirius Week

235th HMS Sirius Week

Date: 19-20 March 2025
Location: Norfolk Island - various
Accounts of the voyage and shipwreck – Passengers and Crew of HMS Sirius March 1790 – HMS Sirius Shipwreck: what really happened – Why all the fuss over HMS Sirius?
235th HMS Sirius Shipwreck Anniversary

235th HMS Sirius Shipwreck Anniversary

Date: 14-21 March 2025
Location: Norfolk Island - various
Accounts of the voyage and shipwreck – Passengers and Crew of HMS Sirius March 1790 – HMS Sirius Shipwreck: what really happened – Why all the fuss over HMS Sirius?
Government House Charity Open Day

Government House Charity Open Day

Date: Wednesday 23 April 2025
Location: Quality Row in World Heritage area of Kingston
Norfolk Island’s historic Government House - built in 1829 and handsomely restored - is generally not open to the public. However, on a number of occasions each year, its
Anzac Day  - Public Holiday

Anzac Day - Public Holiday

Date: Friday 25 April 2025
Location: Emily Bay, the Cenotaph and the RSL Club
The Norfolk Island R.S.L clubs extends a warm invitation to all ex-service personnel and their descendants to join with them in commemorations on Norfolk Island.&nbs
Baunti  Pairs Golf tournament

Baunti Pairs Golf tournament

Date: 28 April - 1 May 2025
Location: Kingston
This is a unique event with players entering as a pair and playing 3 different types of games over the three days.The main focus of the week is to have fun out on the cou
Bounty Four's lawn bowls

Bounty Four's lawn bowls

Date: 3 - 10 May 2025
Location: Bowling Club in Burnt Pine
Norfolk has all the ingredients for a superb bowling tournament and fabulous holiday, rolled in one.
Government House Charity Open Day

Government House Charity Open Day

Date: Wednesday 14 May 2025
Location: Quality Row in World Heritage area of Kingston
Norfolk Island’s historic Government House - built in 1829 and handsomely restored - is generally not open to the public. However, on a number of occasions each year, its
As Night falls on Hell in Paradise

As Night falls on Hell in Paradise

Date: June 2025
Location: Kingston
 Norfolk Island with the stories of its penal settlement known as Hell in Paradise provide a vivid picture of the past of 1825 to 1855. Australian History Research
Anniversary Bounty Day

Anniversary Bounty Day

Date: Sunday 8 June 2025 CELEBRATIONS on Monday 9 June
Location: Kingston, Norfolk Island
Anniversary (Bounty) Day on the 8th of June celebrates the anniversary of the arrival of the Pitcairn Islanders to Norfolk Island. The Pitcairn Islanders were the descend
Government House Charity Open Day

Government House Charity Open Day

Date: Wednesday 11 June 2025
Location: Quality Row in World Heritage area of Kingston
Norfolk Island’s historic Government House - built in 1829 and handsomely restored - is generally not open to the public. However, on a number of occasions each year, its
Kings Birthday Public holiday

Kings Birthday Public holiday

Date: Monday 16 June 2025
Location: Norfolk Island
26th Norfolk Island Theatre Festival

26th Norfolk Island Theatre Festival

Date: 5 - 13 July 2025
Location: The Theatre in Ferny Lane.
A great week of short plays performed by Amateur Theatre groups from Australia, Norfolk Island and New Zealand.Presented by NORFOLK AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY, Inc. (NATS
Government House Charity Open Day

Government House Charity Open Day

Date: Wednesday 9 July 2025
Location: Quality Row Kingston
Norfolk Island’s historic Government House - built in 1829 and handsomely restored - is generally not open to the public. However, on a number of occasions each year, its
Government House Charity Open Day

Government House Charity Open Day

Date: 6 August 2025
Location: Quality Row Kingston
Norfolk Island’s historic Government House - built in 1829 and handsomely restored - is generally not open to the public. However, on a number of occasions each year, its
NIO Classic Triples Bowls tournament

NIO Classic Triples Bowls tournament

Date: 18 - 23 August 2025
Location: Bowling Club in Burnt Pine.
Norfolk Island is a popular lawn bowls destination, unlike some clubs in Australia and New Zealand the Norfolk greens remain open all year round.Lawn bowlers will have tr
PRO-AM Golf classic

PRO-AM Golf classic

Date: 23-29 August 2025
Location: Golf course, Kingston
Amateur and professional golfers not only play for an attractive prize pool every August, they experience golf Norfolk Island style. The tournament is challenging ye
Government House Charity Open Day

Government House Charity Open Day

Date: Wednesday 10 September
Location: Quality Row Kingston
Norfolk Island’s historic Government House - built in 1829 and handsomely restored - is generally not open to the public. However, on a number of occasions each year, its
Royal A & H Show Day

Royal A & H Show Day

Date: Monday 13 October 2025
Location: Rawson Hall, Taylors Rd.
The Royal Agriculture and Horticultural Show is a highlight on the Norfolk Island calendar. This is a fun day out for the whole community.
Thanksgiving Day - Public holiday

Thanksgiving Day - Public holiday

Date: Wednesday 26 November
Location: Norfolk Island - various
Norfolk Island is one of the few places outside of America to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, a legacy from  the American whaling ships who would make frequent stops to
NOC - Norfolk Ocean challenge rescheduled to 2026

NOC - Norfolk Ocean challenge rescheduled to 2026

Date: 12 - 16 January 2026
Location: Kingston & Cascade.
A great week of paddling, competition and socialising fun.  The course was the best I have ever paddled in my life” - Pam Prescott, AOCRA Secretary and ne