Norfolk Island Ancestry Tour: March 2026
Norfolk Island has a fascinating history, particularly concerning convicts from 1788 to 1855.
Norfolk Island offers a rich history for those interested in exploring and discovering their ancestry.
The Norfolk Island Ancestry Tour: March 2026 includes:
Return flights ex Sydney to Norfolk Island and airport transfers.
Seven nights accommodation at Day Dreamers
Hire care Discovery half day Norfolk Island tour
The true story of the shipwreck HMS Sirius March 1790
Step back in Time – Tour of old Sydney Town of the first settlement
First Fleet – Norfolk Island 1st Settlement – Norfolk Island Penal settlement Research session
Discover your ancestors land on Norfolk Island from 1788 to 1814
Journey in Time Tour (exclusive to Australian History Research)
6 March 1788 Foundation Day reenactment
Beachside Foundation Day banquet luncheon with heritage speakers
Visit Turtle Bay burial ground
Progressive Dinner is a legendary fixture on Norfolk Island itineraries. The perfect way to get a taste of the real Norfolk lifestyle, its people and food.
Visits to the Norfolk Island Heritage Centre for family history Research
Walking guides of world heritage convict settlement of Kingston Town and explore the convict ruins of world heritage KAVHA
Shadows of the Past – Historic cemetery visit showcasing the 1st and 2nd Settlement headstones and visit to the Turtle bay burial ground.
Online access to Norfolk Island’s Colonial Settlement 1788 to 1814 History and Family History research resources and primary records.
7 days pass to Bounty Museum covering all layers of Norfolk island History and Heritage.
And much more
FLIGHT SCHEDULE: A valid driving license – photo identification or passport is required for travel. EX Sydney: Wed 4 March 2026 – Wed 11 March 2026
A $400 per deposit is required with final payment by 15 Dec 2025. Contact us for booking enquiry email office@australianhistoryresearch.info or Phone: 0459 044 780
Norfolk Island History Lovers Tour is a project of Australian History Research and Heritage Tourism. Historian Cathy Dunn will provides insight into the archives and records available for both the Colonial (1788 – 1814) and Penal (1825 – 1855) periods, which will be an valuable resource for family historians and their research.
Remember to book early to secure your spot for this unique historical experience!
These historical connections provide a glimpse into the lives of convicts and free settlers on Norfolk Island during the colonial and penal days of European settlement in Australia.
If you’d like to explore more about Norfolk Island or any other historical topics, feel free to email office@australianhistoryresearch.info
