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Norfolk Island National Park & Botanic Garden

Norfolk Island 2899, Australia
6723 22695
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The view to Philip Island from Palm Glen
Ranked #5 of 35 attractions in Norfolk Island
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: National Parks, Gardens
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
143 helpful votes 143 helpful votes
“Norfolk is almost one big national park”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
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This is a great place for serious walkers with Mounts Pitt and Bates being the biggest climbs. But there are lots of other walks of varying difficulty. One of the nicest things in my opinion is the lack of crowds anywhere you go. Be sure to visit the Botanical Gardens and information centre. Have a look at the work they... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Good walks”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Some stunning scenery- just be prepared when the say steeep sections they mean it! More

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Sydney, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Outstanding views”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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Captain Cook Monument park is a spectacular place for a picnic More

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Melbourne
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“You'll get a work out in this park”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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We did quiet a few walks through this National Park. The walks from the Captain Cook monument are great and provide awesome views of the Norfolk coastine, but beware, they are very hilly in parts. All walks are well signposted and well maintained. More

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Melbourne
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“great signage”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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The park is really well maintained and signposted. The views are superb and well worth the effort More

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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“national park”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011
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Easly walkig tracks 9or more difficult if you wanted) and well signed. lots' of amineties and clean! More

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Auckland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“This is the alledged spot where Captain Cook landed and named it after the Duke of Norfolk in England”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

The views from this reserve are magnificent and a great place for a picnic More

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Wellington
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Beautiful walks”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
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Loved the walks around the National Park, they're all very well maintained & very scenic. We just wished there were more of them. More

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Brisbane
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Only Norfolk can be this beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

Amazing views and so peaceful, a lovely place to go to just enjoy the views and the peace. You will need to walk to get the benefits but well worth it. More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
“A marvellous resource”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

We popped in and out of the National Park by car on a couple of occasions and wished we had more time to explore and more energy to walk the numerous tracks. Some of the views across the island were spectacular, the serenity was impressive and the picnic facilities looked to be first class. The amazing thing was that for... More

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