Norfolk Island ANZAC Week 2026 – Crest Apartments
(7 night package from $2979 pp, includes return flights!)
Join the solemn ANZAC Week commemorations on Norfolk Island with this meaningful 7-night package. Participate in heartfelt services, explore military history through tours and museums, and connect with the island’s rich heritage and community.
Your Holiday Includes:
• Return economy airfare with Qantas from Sydney or Brisbane to Norfolk Island
• Return airport transfers on Norfolk Island
• 7 nights accommodation twin share in a one bedroom apartment at Crest Apartments
• 7 days car hire – petrol additional
• 2 lunches & 1 dinner
• Island Life Tour
• Wars of Change Tour
• RSL Kapyong Day Service & Welcome
• Dawn Service at Emily Bay
• Gunfire Breakfast ANZAC Day (Vets only)
• Anzac Mid Morning Service
• RSL Lunch (ANZAC Day)
• RSL Museum Tour
• RSL Dinner
• Admission to World of Norfolk Exhibit
• 6 x DIY Tours
Brisbane Departures: From $2,979 per person twin share
Sydney Departures: From $2,999 per person twin share
Travel from Brisbane: 21– 28 April 2026
Travel from Sydney: 22 – 29 April 2026
Book by: 31 January 2026
Our team can assist you with extending your stay or any additional requests.
Please note: prices are subject to availability at the time of booking and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice
Itinerary
| Arrive | Details | Depart | Day 1 | Arrive Norfolk This morning, Brisbane guests will make their way to Brisbane International Airport for a short flight to the beautiful Norfolk Island. Welcome to Norfolk! Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your accommodation, where you’ll be staying for the next seven nights. Your rental vehicle will be ready and waiting for you at your accommodation for your convenience. | 12:00 | Day 2 | Arrive Norfolk | Brisbane Guests Island Life Tour Today, Sydney guests will make their way to Sydney International Airport for your 2-hour and 20-minute flight to Norfolk Island. Welcome to Norfolk! Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your accommodation, where you’ll be staying for the next seven nights. Your rental vehicle will be ready and waiting for you at your accommodation for your convenience. This morning, Brisbane guests will enjoy the Island Life Tour and will spend a delightful morning touring Norfolk Island, gaining a true insight into the intricate nature of modern island life. Your guide will share the latest information on the island's ethnic groups, nationalities and languages spoken, including the Norfolk Island indigenous language. Hear how and where islanders are born, educated, find work and careers, attend their various churches, are cared for in advancing years and eventually accorded free burial in a carefully tended community graveyard. Experienced leaders will explain the eight original family groups, how their cultural traits are fostered, valued and maintained in today's daily life. Learn about how the island generates its electricity, gains its supply of gas, ships in petroleum products, food and the material needs of life. The making of roads, the maintenance of medical, health services and environmental issues are explained. How modern life is experienced in Norfolk Island is what this tour is all about. Morning tea is included, and the tour concludes with lunch at the Boatshed Restaurant. | Day 3 | All Guests Kapyong Day RSL Welcome This morning the Sydney guests will enjoy the Island Life Tour including morning tea and lunch. Brisbane guests enjoy a morning at leisure. Later this afternoon all guests make your way to the Norfolk Island RSL Memorial Club. The club offers a welcoming atmosphere steeped in the island's rich history and camaraderie. Originally established by returning servicemen after World War II, the club has grown from its humble beginnings in a passionfruit shed to become one of Burnt Pine’s significant social venues. Following the Kapyong Day Service, guests will enjoy some welcome nibbles accompanied by a complimentary beer or wine. | Day 4 | All Guests at Leisure Included in your package are a selection of self-guided (DIY) tours, designed to help you explore Norfolk Island at your own pace. You’ll receive six tours in total, each offering a unique perspective on the island’s rich history, culture, language, national parks, and hidden gems. Take your time, roll down the windows, and breathe in the fresh island air. And don’t forget to wave to everyone — it’s the Norfolk way. | Day 5 | Lest We Forget (L) The Dawn Service on Norfolk Island holds a unique significance as one of the first ANZAC Day commemorations to take place each year in Australia, owing to the island's easterly location. Held on the shores of Emily Bay as the sun rises over the lagoon, the service offers a poignant and intimate setting for remembrance. The gentle lapping of waves and the silhouette of the island's own Lone Pine in the distance create a powerful atmosphere for reflection on the sacrifices made by service men and women, including the many Norfolk Islanders who have served in various conflicts. A Gunfire breakfast for veterans only will follow the service. Mid-morning veterans and family representatives assemble at the Officer’s Bath in Quality Row to commence the march to the Cenotaph for the mid-morning service. A traditional ANZAC Day lunch is held at the Norfolk Island RSL followed by a game of 2up. | Day 6 | All Guests Norfolk Military Museum Tour & RSL Dinner (D) Late this afternoon, meet at the Norfolk Island Military Museum for a private guided tour. The museum proudly showcases a remarkable collection of memorabilia and artefacts, honouring the service of Norfolk Island men and women across all wars and conflicts since the Boer War. In addition to military history, the museum highlights the construction of the Norfolk Island Airport during World War II and includes a significant exhibit relating to the Pitcairn Settlement, offering further insight into the island's unique heritage. Following the tour, dinner will be enjoyed at the Club. | Day 7 | All Guests Wars of Change Tour This morning, join a guided tour that explores how the idyllic character of Norfolk Island was profoundly impacted by the events of World War II. Your guide will delve into the social changes that occurred when a significant portion of the island’s male population left to serve in the armed forces, and the equally transformative effects of defence troops being stationed on the island. Learn about the wartime construction of the Norfolk Island airport, including the removal of a mile-long avenue of mature island pines and the displacement of island homes to accommodate the project. The tour also includes visits to key wartime sites, featuring equipment emplacements, radar stations, troop accommodation areas, and water supply facilities, offering a insight into this significant chapter of the island’s history. Also included in your package is a pass to the World of Norfolk Exhibit which brings to life a rich tapestry of stories that collectively celebrate Norfolk Island, its people, unique history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture. Featuring world-class visual displays and 28 custom built glass interpretation panels you'll feel immersed in a memorable 'World'. | Day 8 | Arrive Brisbane | Sydney Guests at Leisure Sydney guests have a final day at leisure today and you won’t run out of things to do. You might like to spend some time leisurely wandering around the Botanic Gardens or perhaps take a drive out to 100 Acres Reserve to have a walk out to the cliff edge and see where the seabirds nest. Brisbane guests sadly the week has come to an end and you will be transferred to Norfolk Island Airport today as it’s time to say goodbye to Norfolk. | Day 9 | Arrive Sydney Sadly, the week has come to an end. Sydney guests will be transferred to Norfolk Island Airport today as it’s time to say goodbye to Norfolk. | 06:00 |
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Highlights
- Honour ANZAC Day with moving ceremonies on Norfolk Island
- Experience local culture, community, and warm hospitality
- Visit the Military Museum and historic sites for insight into the island’s wartime history.
- A poignant Dawn Service at Emily Bay on April 25, 2026, honoring the ANZAC spirit.
- A solemn march to the Cenotaph, followed by a mid-morning service, paying respects to veterans and their families.
- Explore the Norfolk Island Military Museum, showcasing memorabilia and artifacts honoring the service of Norfolk Island men and women in various conflicts.
Inclusions
- Return economy airfare with Qantas from Sydney or Brisbane to Norfolk Island
- Return airport transfers on Norfolk Island
- 7 nights accommodation twin share in a one bedroom apartment at Crest Apartments
- 7 days car hire – petrol additional
- 2 lunches & 1 dinner
Exclusions
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
Fine Print
- Prices are subject to availability
- Fare includes all taxes and port charges
- Travel insurance not included; customers are advised to purchase appropriate cover after booking
- Itinerary is subject to change without notice
- Visas/ESTA’s are not included
All travellers must have a valid passport for international travel and many countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return and some countries require a machine-readable passport.
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