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What makes Norfolk Island so family friendly? 

Norfolk Island is a popular holiday destination in the South Pacific, It is well known for its jagged shoreline, pine tree filled landscape, and great family friendly offerings. 

The island offers excellent food, interesting history, and a wealth of fun activities that are sure to keep everyone engaged. A holiday on Norfolk Island is one that feels like stepping back to a simpler time. With little service or distractions, and kind people, the island has a particularly special energy. 

Norfolk Island holidays are a great for the family for a range of reasons. The island, despite being small, is nothing short of a contained wonderland. The island is safe and fun to explore, and the variety of activities means no one is ever bored (not even the kids!)

Is Norfolk Island a safe place for kids?

Norfolk is a very safe place for children because there are very few incidents of crime on the island. It is a peaceful, friendly and safe place for families with young children.

Family Accommodation on Norfolk Island

Family accommodation is so easy to arrange, and it is the most cost effective way to holiday on the island.

When you look for Norfolk Island accommodation, be sure to book a long term apartment that can accommodate you and your family. There are many self-contained apartments on the island.

What activities are there for kids on Norfolk Island?

Norfolk Island has so many kid friendly activities available like swimming, sailing, fishing, snorkeling, diving and surfing. There are a lot of places where you can go for those activities.

You will find many fishing spots where you can go with your kids. There are many beautiful beaches, and you can walk on them and the kids can have fun at these beaches.

There are lots of adventure activities that you can enjoy with your kids on the island. There are lots of playgrounds, and the kids can play there. The island is also home to many adventure sports like horse riding, mountain biking and quad biking.

Activities for couples on Norfolk Island

If you are wanting a bit of calm and quiet from the kids on your Norfolk island holiday then you are in luck because Norfolk Island has a wide variety of activities to keep you busy.

If you have a young family then you can always go out and explore Norfolk Island’s natural beauty. If you would prefer to spend the day relaxing at home then there are plenty of activities for couples that will make it easy to enjoy some time together.

Food on Norfolk Island

If your kids are picky eaters, you may be worried about the food offerings on Norfolk Island. However the food on the island is exceptional and great for kids, and adults too. 

The local produce is fantastic, and it makes a great base for any kind of meal. Norfolk Island’s fresh foods are very popular with tourists.

There are many different restaurants in Norfolk Island that serve the island’s fresh food. The restaurants are also excellent for families and couples. Some of the best restaurants are in Kingston town, which is the capital city of Norfolk Island. 

Most of the restaurants are located on the main street, and they offer great views of Norfolk Island’s beautiful landscape. There are some restaurants that close at lunchtime and only reopen later in the day. 

Norfolk Island: A great family holiday

Norfolk island is really an excellent family holiday for so many reasons, including the amazing natural beauty of the island. Families can also enjoy the many activities available on the island. 

There are so many places to visit on the island, which are interesting for children of all ages. A few of the places to see are Norfolk Island National Park, the Norfolk Island Wildlife Centre, the Norfolk Island Botanic Gardens and the Norfolk Island Museum and Art Gallery.