Do You Need Travel Insurance To Travel To Norfolk Island?

Do I need travel insurance?

It is highly recommended that all passengers travelling to Norfolk Island from both Australia and New Zealand obtain adequate travel insurance

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Does Australian Medicare cover Norfolk Island?

Medical treatment on Norfolk Island is covered by Australian Medicare

, emergency medical treatment will be covered by Medicare. Please bring your Medicare, Pensioner, and/or Healthcare cards with you to the island.

Are flights to Norfolk Island domestic or international?

Norfolk Island is considered a

domestic territory of Australia

. From 1 July 2016, passengers travelling from Australia with Australian citizenship/permanent residence are no longer required to travel with a passport.

Are we allowed to visit Norfolk Island?

This is to allow time for directions to be produced for the management of COVID-19 on the island, in the long term, under appropriate public health legislation.

From April 1

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, 2022, the requirement to obtain an Entry Permit to travel to Norfolk Island has been removed

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Do Australian citizens need a passport for Norfolk Island?

Although

passports and visas are no longer mandatory for Australian citizens when travelling to Norfolk Island from Australia

, a valid passport continues to be the preferred method of identification.

Can I buy duty free going to Norfolk Island?

Norfolk Island is a duty-free and GST-free shopping haven

where you'll find over 50 stores selling everything from sporting goods and imported shoes to cosmetics, jewellery and artwork.

Do mobile phones work on Norfolk Island?

Stay connected during your visit to Norfolk Island.

The island is not part of the Australian mobile network, so you will need to purchsae a local SIM card to use your mobile phone

. Global roaming is also available for many Telstra, Optus and Vodafone customers – check with your provider before you come.

What do I need to travel to Norfolk Island?

All passengers seeking to enter Norfolk Island are required to

complete an Entry Pass Application

24 to 72 hours prior to flight departure. Each person requires their own pass, including children. A parent or guardian may complete the Entry Pass Application on behalf of a child or a person with impaired capacity.

Can you take alcohol to Norfolk Island?

DUTY FREE

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2.25 litre of alcohol & 250 cigarettes may be brought into Norfolk Island

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What currency is used on Norfolk Island?

Australian dollar

Does Norfolk Island have a hospital?

2.1 Nearly all health services on Norfolk Island for both residents and visitors are delivered through the

Norfolk Island Hospital which is the only hospital on the Island

. The Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise (NIHE), which manages the Hospital, was established under The Norfolk Island Hospital Act 1985.

Can you use a debit card on Norfolk Island?

Commonwealth Bank and Westpac both have branches on the island and

Visa, Bankcard, Mastercard and most major credit cards are accepted in most establishments on Norfolk

however EFTPOS access is limited, as are ATM facilities.

How many days do you need in Norfolk Island?

If you feel you still have to see Norfolk Island for yourself

four to five days

should be fine and check out the accommodation advice on this site.

Are flights still operating to Norfolk Island?

With the ongoing spread of COVID-19 in Australia and suspension of the Trans-Tasman travel zone,

our flights to Norfolk Island will no longer be operating from 30 August 2021

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Is there a doctor on Norfolk Island?

There are two full time and one part time doctors

. A wide range of visiting specialists provides services to Norfolk on an annual or biannual basis.

Do I need a car on Norfolk Island?

Car Hire. While a decent pair of shoes will be all you require for a day of exploring the town, to make the most of our island from hilltop to waterfront,

we highly recommend a hire car as the top choice of transport on Norfolk Island

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Do you need to hire a car on Norfolk Island?

When visiting our beautiful island,

hiring a car is a must

! Although Norfolk Island is a small island, there is no public transport and the island is very hilly.

Can I use my Telstra Mobile on Norfolk Island?

While Telstra does not have a network presence on Norfolk Island,

the mobile network on the island managed by Norfolk Telecom supports roaming for post-paid Telstra customers

, which allows mainland visitors to Norfolk Island to use the local network.

How much are cigarettes on Norfolk Island?

What is the best time to visit Norfolk Island?

The best time to visit Norfolk Island runs from

October to March

, when the rains are less heavy, sunshine more frequent and the temperature pleasant. The warmest months, where you can also swim in the sea, are January, February and March.

Is there free WIFI on Norfolk Island?

Norfolk Island operates with a 3G/4G mobile network and

has public WiFi access areas available around the island

. There is currently no global roaming agreements in place with Australian providers, therefore visitors will not be able to roam using their provider.

Does Norfolk Island have Internet?

As

Norfolk Island has no 3G coverage

you will not be able to use the Internet at all times. Most accommodation properties have a “HotSpot” on their premises. HotSpots work similarly to wifi enabling access when you're in wifi range.

Can I take cheese to Norfolk Island?

Travellers can bring unopened processed foodstuffs in their luggage, so long as it complies with the strict biosecurity laws enforced by the Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment for the island's protection

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What days can you fly to Norfolk Island?

• Brisbane to Norfolk Island and return on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
• Sydney to Norfolk Island and return on Mondays and Fridays (as well as Sundays during busy periods.)

Who owns Norfolk Island?

The Queensland government

is set to have control of Norfolk Island services, taking over from NSW. The federal and Queensland governments announced on Tuesday they had reached an agreement for Queensland to provide essential health and education services to the island, which has a population of more than 1700 people.

Can you get to Norfolk Island by boat?

Cruise to Norfolk Island & the South Pacific

P&O cruises at Norfolk Island depart from Sydney on the Fiji Explorer cruise

. You can also visit on a Bounty Adventure cruise departing Sydney, which calls at Norfolk Island, Nuku'alofa, Vavu'a, and the Isle of Pines.