With the close of 2014 just around the corner, the focus then turns to what 2015 will bring. What are your plans for the New Year? What resolutions have you made? We think you should plan a little trip to our slice of paradise here on Norfolk Island. So to make it easy for you to decide when to come over, we have compiled a list of "what's happening" from January to June 2015. For more information on any of these events, please contact us or contact The Norfolk Island Travel Centre: https://www.norfolkislandtravelcentre.com/ .
NOC Ocean Challenge
Date: Sunday 18th - Friday 23rd January 2015
AOCRA have some awesome courses planned: out & around Phillip Island & also in between the islets on the NW side of Norfolk. The beauty about Norfolk is that we have great coastline for vantage points – it’s guaranteed heaps of locals & visitors will be chasing the canoes by land as they go around the island in the Round the ROCK 32km marathon. Roll on January 2015!
Wildmob Norfolk Island Conservation Project
Date: 31 January 2015 - 07 February 2015
Wildmob is a not-for-profit, non-political organisation that takes on-ground action to protect and conserve Australia’s most threatened species and ecosystems. As part of the Norfolk Island Conservation Project Wildmob successfully launched their volunteers program last November and have 5 upcoming conservation trips in February, April, July, September and November 2015. Take a trip that matters: Norfolk Island http://youtu.be/I6r8XjqQ6To
The project is open to anybody with an interest in nature, a reasonable level of fitness, and a sense of fun and adventure. A Wildmob project leader will be working alongside participants. Numbers are strictly limited to 10 participants.
For further information about the project please contact Derek Ball of Wildmob at derek@wildmob.org
Clay Target International Championships
1st February - Friday 7th February 2015
A long-time favourite with Clay Target shooters, next year’s the Norfolk Clay Target Association celebrates their 34th International Championships 01-07 February 2015.
Norfolk Island Yoga Retreat
09 February 2015 - 16 February 2015
A Norfolk Island Yoga Retreat with Priscilla Hensler is set for February 2015, so why not join Priscilla for a week of yoga & relaxation on laid back Norfolk Island!
Veterans Golf Tournament
10 February 2015 - 13 February 2015
The Veterans Golf tournament is a magic mix of golf on one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world, and a late summer holiday on stunning Norfolk Island. It is also a very popular event in the Norfolk Island Golf calendar.
South Pacific Pairs Lawn Bowls
22 February 2015 - 28 February 2015
Norfolk Island South Pacific Pairs Lawn Bowls Tournament, 22 – 28 February 2015, one of Norfolk Island’s stand out bowling events
First Fleet Anniversary Celebrations
02 March 2015 - 06 March 2015
First Fleet descendants and history lovers are invited to celebrate the First Fleet anniversary on Norfolk Island in March 2015. Norfolk Island was settled not long after Sydney on March 6th 1788 when Lieutenant Philip Gidley King and 22 settlers, including 7 free men and 15 convicts hoisted British colours.
Texas Hold’Em Poker Championship
09 March 2015 - 13 March 2015
Join us for the 2nd Norfolk Island Texas Hold’Em Poker Championships in March 2015
225th Anniversary of the wrecking of the HMS Sirius
14 March 2015 - 20 March 2015
Join us for a special reunion on Norfolk Island, timed to coincide with the 225th anniversary of the wrecking of the HMS Sirius 19 March 1790!
Line Dancing Festival with Kate Simpkin
21 March 2015 - 27 March 2015
2015 will be the fourth time Kate Simpkin’s has lead a festival on Norfolk. If you’ve met Kate Simpkin, Line Dancing instructor of Southern Cross Line Dancers, you’d understand why Kate won the 2010 Australian Line Dance Teacher of the year and was nominated personality of the year in 2011.
En Plein Air Ken Tucker
30 March 2015 - 06 April 2015
Brush up your painting skills with the En Plein Air Ken Tucker art workshop in March-April. Running his own Gallery with his wife Lea, Ken has done a variety of teaching.
Norfolk Island Storytelling Festival
07 April 2015 - 11 April 2015
An event and itinerary for everyone who enjoys the telling of a tall tale! Come and share in the creation of new and the preservation of older and culturally relevant story telling.
Veterans Tennis Games
20 April 2015 - 24 April 2015
The Governors Lodge Veterans Tennis games are the standout event in the Norfolk Island tennis calendar. Norfolk Island Cheryl Tennis Club and Norfolk Island Travel Centre invite Australian and New Zealanders to do battle on their South Pacific island turf for the 2015 games.
Quilt Retreat
25 May 2015 - 29 May 2015
With quilt retreat participation capped to 25 visitors, participants are guaranteed personal time with Gloria Loughman for what will be a fabulous quilting holiday on beautiful Norfolk Island.
Bounty Bowls (Fours)
04 May 2015 - 09 May 2015
Norfolk Island Bowling Club and Norfolk Island Travel Centre invite visiting lawn bowlers to participate in the Bounty Bowls (Fours) tournament 4 – 9 May 2015. A longstanding and very popular event in the Norfolk Island Bowls calendar.
Norfolk Island Country Music Festival
18 May 2015 - 22 May 2015
Norfolk is a petite and friendly island which proves itself each year by delivering an awesome festival with a completely unique South Pacific Island vibe. Book your place now for the 2015 Norfolk Island Country Music Festival.
Bounty Day
05 June 2015 - 14 June 2015
On the 8th June 1856, the Morayshire arrived at Norfolk where they were met by the Commissariat Storekeeper and his wife. This day became Bounty Day, also known as Anniversary Day and it is celebrated every year by the Norfolk Island community.
Norfolk Island Ballroom Dancing Festival
21 June 2015 - 25 June 2015
Join the Norfolk Island Ballroom Dancing committee for a fun filled week at the unique Norfolk Island Ballroom Dancing festival
13th Norfolk Island Travel Centre 3D Archery Championships
29 June 2015 - 02 July 2015
Every year the Norfolk Island Archery association host visiting Australian and New Zealand archers on their South Pacific home turf.
All of these events and more can be booked through The Norfolk Island Travel Centre. Please contact them at https://www.norfolkislandtravelcentre.com/ . And don't forget to ask to stay at The Tin Sheds - Norfolk Island!
NOC Ocean Challenge
Date: Sunday 18th - Friday 23rd January 2015
AOCRA have some awesome courses planned: out & around Phillip Island & also in between the islets on the NW side of Norfolk. The beauty about Norfolk is that we have great coastline for vantage points – it’s guaranteed heaps of locals & visitors will be chasing the canoes by land as they go around the island in the Round the ROCK 32km marathon. Roll on January 2015!
Wildmob Norfolk Island Conservation Project
Date: 31 January 2015 - 07 February 2015
Wildmob is a not-for-profit, non-political organisation that takes on-ground action to protect and conserve Australia’s most threatened species and ecosystems. As part of the Norfolk Island Conservation Project Wildmob successfully launched their volunteers program last November and have 5 upcoming conservation trips in February, April, July, September and November 2015. Take a trip that matters: Norfolk Island http://youtu.be/I6r8XjqQ6To
The project is open to anybody with an interest in nature, a reasonable level of fitness, and a sense of fun and adventure. A Wildmob project leader will be working alongside participants. Numbers are strictly limited to 10 participants.
For further information about the project please contact Derek Ball of Wildmob at derek@wildmob.org
Clay Target International Championships
1st February - Friday 7th February 2015
A long-time favourite with Clay Target shooters, next year’s the Norfolk Clay Target Association celebrates their 34th International Championships 01-07 February 2015.
Norfolk Island Yoga Retreat
09 February 2015 - 16 February 2015
A Norfolk Island Yoga Retreat with Priscilla Hensler is set for February 2015, so why not join Priscilla for a week of yoga & relaxation on laid back Norfolk Island!
Veterans Golf Tournament
10 February 2015 - 13 February 2015
The Veterans Golf tournament is a magic mix of golf on one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world, and a late summer holiday on stunning Norfolk Island. It is also a very popular event in the Norfolk Island Golf calendar.
South Pacific Pairs Lawn Bowls
22 February 2015 - 28 February 2015
Norfolk Island South Pacific Pairs Lawn Bowls Tournament, 22 – 28 February 2015, one of Norfolk Island’s stand out bowling events
First Fleet Anniversary Celebrations
02 March 2015 - 06 March 2015
First Fleet descendants and history lovers are invited to celebrate the First Fleet anniversary on Norfolk Island in March 2015. Norfolk Island was settled not long after Sydney on March 6th 1788 when Lieutenant Philip Gidley King and 22 settlers, including 7 free men and 15 convicts hoisted British colours.
Texas Hold’Em Poker Championship
09 March 2015 - 13 March 2015
Join us for the 2nd Norfolk Island Texas Hold’Em Poker Championships in March 2015
225th Anniversary of the wrecking of the HMS Sirius
14 March 2015 - 20 March 2015
Join us for a special reunion on Norfolk Island, timed to coincide with the 225th anniversary of the wrecking of the HMS Sirius 19 March 1790!
Line Dancing Festival with Kate Simpkin
21 March 2015 - 27 March 2015
2015 will be the fourth time Kate Simpkin’s has lead a festival on Norfolk. If you’ve met Kate Simpkin, Line Dancing instructor of Southern Cross Line Dancers, you’d understand why Kate won the 2010 Australian Line Dance Teacher of the year and was nominated personality of the year in 2011.
En Plein Air Ken Tucker
30 March 2015 - 06 April 2015
Brush up your painting skills with the En Plein Air Ken Tucker art workshop in March-April. Running his own Gallery with his wife Lea, Ken has done a variety of teaching.
Norfolk Island Storytelling Festival
07 April 2015 - 11 April 2015
An event and itinerary for everyone who enjoys the telling of a tall tale! Come and share in the creation of new and the preservation of older and culturally relevant story telling.
Veterans Tennis Games
20 April 2015 - 24 April 2015
The Governors Lodge Veterans Tennis games are the standout event in the Norfolk Island tennis calendar. Norfolk Island Cheryl Tennis Club and Norfolk Island Travel Centre invite Australian and New Zealanders to do battle on their South Pacific island turf for the 2015 games.
Quilt Retreat
25 May 2015 - 29 May 2015
With quilt retreat participation capped to 25 visitors, participants are guaranteed personal time with Gloria Loughman for what will be a fabulous quilting holiday on beautiful Norfolk Island.
Bounty Bowls (Fours)
04 May 2015 - 09 May 2015
Norfolk Island Bowling Club and Norfolk Island Travel Centre invite visiting lawn bowlers to participate in the Bounty Bowls (Fours) tournament 4 – 9 May 2015. A longstanding and very popular event in the Norfolk Island Bowls calendar.
Norfolk Island Country Music Festival
18 May 2015 - 22 May 2015
Norfolk is a petite and friendly island which proves itself each year by delivering an awesome festival with a completely unique South Pacific Island vibe. Book your place now for the 2015 Norfolk Island Country Music Festival.
Bounty Day
05 June 2015 - 14 June 2015
On the 8th June 1856, the Morayshire arrived at Norfolk where they were met by the Commissariat Storekeeper and his wife. This day became Bounty Day, also known as Anniversary Day and it is celebrated every year by the Norfolk Island community.
Norfolk Island Ballroom Dancing Festival
21 June 2015 - 25 June 2015
Join the Norfolk Island Ballroom Dancing committee for a fun filled week at the unique Norfolk Island Ballroom Dancing festival
13th Norfolk Island Travel Centre 3D Archery Championships
29 June 2015 - 02 July 2015
Every year the Norfolk Island Archery association host visiting Australian and New Zealand archers on their South Pacific home turf.
All of these events and more can be booked through The Norfolk Island Travel Centre. Please contact them at https://www.norfolkislandtravelcentre.com/ . And don't forget to ask to stay at The Tin Sheds - Norfolk Island!
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