Just remember – Cow’s have right of way.
Norfolk Island has over 170 km of sealed roads and its only 8km wide by 5km long! Once you are on the island how do you ensure you don’t miss an inch of it?
Being a small island there is no public transport networks. You can discover ‘The World of Norfolk’ by way of:
Car
Providing the ultimate flexibility and from as little as $25.00 per day a hire car is the answer.
Facts for car hire include:
- There is a large selection of cars from numerous hire companies to suit your needs.
- Australian road rules apply.
- For most car hire you must be over 25 years of age.
- To drive on Norfolk Island you need to hold a current drivers license in your country of residence.
- The local speed limit ranges from 25-50km per hour.
- Livestock have the right of way on roads. Take care at night as cows are sometimes hard to see. Be mindful that the law states if you injure one you will have to compensate the owner – so make sure you take out insurance.
- There is no street lighting on the island.
Pushbike
Pushbikes can be hired on the island and with sealed and unsealed roads, island wide, there is an adventure around every corner for every level of experience.
Norfolk Island has a lot of hills so some areas are not for the faint hearted but there are also great flat precincts for a leisurely and picturesque ride.
Taxi
There is only one taxi on the island so it is advisable to book it in advance if required. However most accommodation houses have courtesy buses or will arrange to have you picked up from restaurants or planned activities.
Tours
There are a myriad of tours on the island to ensure you see everything ‘The World of Norfolk” has to offer. These can all be booked once you arrive either directly or via your accommodation.
Walking
Trying to keep fit or just love the outdoors? You can walk just about everywhere on the island. But please ensure you take a torch at night as there is no street lights.
