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Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island is an integral part of Australia's early history. When convicts were sent to Australia to spend their sentence, the worst and most violent of these offenders were sent to a prison built on Norfolk Island. These violent offenders were held in conditions that history has showed were quite brutal and there was plenty of suffering. The early days of the Norfolk Island prison colony were certainly no picnic. Many years later the descendants of the mutiny on the bounty who had taken up residence on Pitcain Island in the western pacific were moved to Norfolk Island which was a much more hospitable home. Today, the ruins of the prisons and the descendents of those Pitcairn islanders with surnames like Christian and Quintal remind visitors of a century past and some of the less pleasant history of the Europeans in the Pacific Ocean.

Norfolk Island, in 2010, is a very popular tourist destination especially for Australians and New Zealander's who both have direct flights to the island. Norfolk island is a duty free port and consequently, many tourists come here to enjoy the shopping and the laid back country atmosphere. The island itself is quite spectacular in appearance with tall cliffs, beautiful coves and beaches and tall Norfolk Island Pine trees that cover the headlands and the slopes. The island has its own agricultural industry and provides much of its own fresh produce and this adds farming countryside adds to the appeal of Norfolk Island as a tourist destination. There are plenty of places to stay on the island and accommodation ranges from quaint bed and breakfast properties through holiday apartments and hotels. The main town area has lots of shops and restaurants and holiday makers can always find a quiet cafe to relax in as they explore the town. Tours are available to see the colonial ruins , fishing trips are popular and there is also a great golf course to relax on. There are about thirty different dive sites around the island and there are also plenty of museums and galleries where you can learn more about the past history of Norfolk Island.

Norfolk island can be reached by air from Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Auckland or Melbourne.