Norfolk Island History, Culture & Heritage Educational Tour
Convict History, Island Life & Living Heritage
Tour Overview
Norfolk Island History, Culture & Heritage Educational Tour is an immersive 8-day program designed for students to explore the unique cultural, historical, and natural environment of Norfolk Island. This tour covers the island’s convict history, Pitcairn Islander settlement, and modern-day island life, blending experiential learning with hands-on cultural, historical, and ecological activities.
Students examine convict-era architecture, heritage preservation, traditional practices, and community life, alongside outdoor learning at botanical gardens, coastal landscapes, and local farms. This program supports inquiry-based learning across History, Humanities, Geography, Environmental Studies, and Cultural Studies, making it ideal for primary, secondary, and tertiary students.
Through interactive experiences such as mystery dinners, bushwalks, and culinary or craft activities, students gain a holistic understanding of Norfolk Island’s people, place, and heritage.
Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary
Indicative program – all activities can be tailored to learning outcomes and year levels
Day 1 – Arrival & Island Orientation
Arrival and orientation to surroundings
Introduction to island geography and culture
Learning Focus: Place-based learning, spatial awareness
Day 2 – Settlement History & Cultural Exploration
Island Discovery Tour
Pitcairn Settlers Village guided visit
Lantern Lit Ghost Tour highlighting historical stories
Learning Focus: Colonial history, migration, cultural storytelling
Day 3 – Convict History & Performing Arts
Church and market visit
Convict Kingston Tour exploring heritage buildings
“Who Killed the Surveyor?” Mystery Dinner interactive history experience
Learning Focus: Heritage interpretation, active learning, historical inquiry
Day 4 – Outdoor Learning & Ecology
Botanical Gardens or convict ruins exploration
Swim at Emily Bay
Bushwalk linking geography, ecology, and sustainability
Optional Bounty Museum visit
Learning Focus: Ecology, landforms, historical landscapes
Day 5 – Literature & Living Culture
Colleen McCullough home tour
Norfolk culture tour
Progressive dinner with locals
Learning Focus: Local culture, storytelling, community engagement
Day 6 – Industry, Agriculture & Island Today
Norfolk Today Tour
Farm & industry visit highlighting sustainable practices
Learning Focus: Land use, agriculture, sustainability
Day 7 – Nature & Local Cuisine
Breakfast bushwalk
Taste of Norfolk tour featuring local produce
Baunti Fish Fry experiential learning
Learning Focus: Food systems, natural resources, community culture
Day 8 – Art, Heritage & Departure
Cyclorama visit interpreting Norfolk Island history
Final reflection and departure
Learning Focus: Heritage interpretation, critical reflection
Key Learning Areas
Subjects Supported
History
Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS)
Geography
Cultural Studies
Environmental & Sustainability Studies
Curriculum Connections
Convict settlement history and colonial heritage
Pitcairn Islander migration and community structures
Cultural identity, traditions, and storytelling
Island geography, ecosystems, and sustainability
Observation, fieldwork, and critical analysis
Heritage management and community engagement
Suitability by Education Level
Secondary School (Years 7–12)
Curriculum-aligned historical and geographical investigation
Hands-on learning in heritage, community engagement, and environmental studies
Supports assessment tasks and inquiry-based projects
Tertiary & Vocational
In-depth study of heritage management, tourism, and community sustainability
Applied fieldwork and research opportunities
Customisation Options
Adjust tour length or daily focus
Tailor learning outcomes by subject or year level
Incorporate assessment-linked activities
Suitable for single-school or multi-school groups
Plan Your Tasmania Educational Tour
Work with Team of Travel’s tour coordinators to tailor this itinerary to your students’ curriculum requirements, learning objectives and preferred travel dates.