Money and payments
Cards and cash
There is a single ATM on the island at the Commonwealth Bank in Burnt Pine.
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Oceania · Australia and New ZealandDetailed guideExternal territory of Australia
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Norfolk Island is an island in Melanesia, administered by Australia. It is 1,600 km (1,000 mi) east of Sydney and Brisbane and 1,000 km (620 mi) northwest of Auckland. It's a great destination for relaxation, with a range of accommodation and dining, beautiful vistas, complex history and tropical reefs. It also holds a deep convict history, with the convict sites part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Answers to what travellers most often look up about Norfolk Island.
Cards and cash
There is a single ATM on the island at the Commonwealth Bank in Burnt Pine.
English, Norfuk
The main official language of Norfolk Island is English, and all the islanders speak it.
Your smartphone won't seem so smart with a local SIM card, but it's very useful for bookings for tours and restaurants.
Tap water is safe to drink from the tap, but bottled and filtered water are also available.
Tap water is safe to drink from the tap, but bottled and filtered water are also available. Two Drips is the local bottled water.
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Some islanders are descended from the Bounty mutineers, so some information has a certain spin to align with the local mythology.
Attractions, food, stays and travel essentials, with ratings, reviews, opening hours and directions.
Public transport and paid services in Norfolk Island.
By taxi
There is a taxi/ride-hailing service operating on the island.
Apps for booking a taxi or a ride in Norfolk Island.
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Other ways to travel:By bicycle
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Calculated from climate averages: mild daytime highs and lower rainfall. It does not account for festivals, crowds or prices.
Average conditions in Kingston
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Avg. high | 23° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 22° |
| Avg. low | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 21° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 72 | 59 | 75 | 72 | 86 | 83 | 70 | 60 | 48 | 49 | 56 | 76 |
| Humidity | 80% | 81% | 79% | 77% | 74% | 74% | 73% | 74% | 75% | 77% | 77% | 79% |
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We do not label countries as safe or unsafe. Below is the official advice from two governments, with the date it was last updated. Always read the full advice before you travel.
US Department of State
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UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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