The Southland Times

Norfolk Island’s slower pace

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Moreton Bay fig trees, guided treks to the offshore Phillip Island, yoga classes, a local gym that welcomes visitors, cycling, swimming, snorkellin­g, surfing, tai chi classes and a couple of day spas.

With no pollution, no traffic, no fast food chains and no rush to do anything, Norfolk Island is in fact an ideal destinatio­n to disconnect from busy lives. ‘‘We really do live in paradise and enjoy

Enjoy a round of golf on a World Heritage course, go deep sea fishing or take a bush walk through national parks. Order a cheeseboar­d from Picnic in Paradise to enjoy at Puppies Point at sunset; book a treatment at the Serenity Spa and take a yoga or mindfulnes­s class. See picnicinpa­radise2899.com and serenitysp­abeauty.com.au

Stay: Tintoela offers luxury self-contained accommodat­ion from A$485 per night including rental car, airport meet and greet, wi-fi and generous fruit bowl. See tintoela.com

Fly: Air New Zealand flies to Norfolk Island. See airnewzeal­and.co.nz

Carbon footprint: A return trip for one passenger in economy class flying from Auckland to Norfolk Island would generate 625.6 tonnes of CO2. To offset your carbon emissions head to airnewzeal­and.co.nz/ sustainabi­lity-customer-carbon-offset

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norfolkisl­and.com.au sharing our island with visitors,’’ Tania says proudly. – Traveller

Sheriden Rhodes was a guest of Norfolk Island Tourism, Air New Zealand and Tintoela.

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 ?? KYLE BOWMAN ?? The island has a slower pace of life and arresting natural beauty.
KYLE BOWMAN The island has a slower pace of life and arresting natural beauty.
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KYLE BOWMAN Every day is like waking up in heaven.
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The island offers bush walking in national parks.
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Enjoy brunch on the island.

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