2027 Annual Line Dancing Festival with Kate Moore

ITINERARY

Day 1 – Saturday 13 March 2027 Depart Brisbane – Arrive Norfolk

This morning, look for Kate at Brisbane International Airport for your short flight to beautiful Norfolk Island.  Kate will be wearing a colourful Hawaiian shirt  and asks that you also wear a bright and bold Hawaiian shirt for easy identification.   Wutawieh?  Welcome to Norfolk! On arrival be transferred to Aloha Apartments in the heart of the Burnt Pine shopping area.   Aloha Apartments offers a comfortable and convenient "home away from home" experience on Norfolk.  Strategically situated in the heart of Burnt Pine, Norfolk Island's main shopping and cafe district, Aloha Apartments boasts an excellent central location. Guests can easily walk to clubs, shops, cafes, restaurants, and supermarkets. Despite being in the bustling town centre, the apartments are set on private, landscaped grounds, offering a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. It's also just a short drive from attractions like Emily Bay beach and historic Kingston.  Your rental vehicle awaits you near your apartment and Kate will have a welcome with you all in the Aloha function room. The evening is at leisure and no doubt Kate will lead you off on an adventure and a reservation will be made for you at one of Norfolk’s clubs.  (Dinner at own expense)

Day 2 – Sunday 14 March 2027 (B,D) Depart Sydney – Arrive Norfolk/ Welcome Everyone!

 Sydney guests make your way to Sydney International Airport for your flight. Make sure you are wearing your bright Hawaiian shirts so Kate can spot you when you arrive on Norfolk. On arrival on Norfolk you’ll be transferred to Aloha Apartments and Kate will catch up with you all in the Aloha function room.

 Meanwhile for the guests who arrived yesterday from Brisbane breakfast is at High Tide Café this morning.   The day is at leisure.  Of course in the morning you might like to visit the Norfolk Island Markets. Norfolk’s Sunday Markets are lots of fun and a hub of activity rain, hail, or shine. You’ll find arts and crafts, jewellery and woodwork as well as some delicious home-made treats.  Kate will have some special things planned just for the Brisbane contingent!

 This evening everyone make your way to Bounty Bar & Grill for a welcome function. Cocktail frocks and cowboy boots!  Enjoy some canapes and savoury nibbles and a glass or two of something refreshing!    Then on to Rawson Hall for the first social of the week.

Day 3 – Monday 15 March 2027 (B,L,D)  Let’s Dance!/Island Life Tour / Norfolk RSL

Breakfast is at High Tide Café this morning. 9:30AM make your way to Rawson Hall for the first of your dance workshops.  Tea or coffee will be available during your break.

At the conclusion of the workshops today you’ll be picked up at Rawson Hall for the Island Life tour.  First stop is the Boatshed Restaurant for a delicious lunch then set off on tour where you’ll tour the island gain a true insight into the intricate nature of modern island life. Your guide will share the latest information on the island's ethnic groups, nationalities and languages spoken, including the Norfolk Island indigenous language. Hear how and where islanders are born, educated, find work and careers, attend their various churches, are cared for in advancing years and eventually accorded free burial in a carefully tended community graveyard. Experienced leaders will explain the eight original family groups, how their cultural traits are fostered, valued and maintained in today's daily life. There will be a special stop at the top of Mt Pitt for some line dancing photos!  The tour includes afternoon tea and concludes with a delicious lunch at the Boatshed Restaurant.

Tonight, make your way to the Norfolk Island RSL for a 2 course dinner and some non-stop fun and dancing.  Theme tonight is Hawaiian so get out those Hawaiian shirts and hula skirts.

Day 4 – Tuesday 16 March 2027 (B,L) Dance Workshops / Light Lunch / Op Shop / Social Night Rawson Hall   

This morning make your way to Bounty Bar and Grill for breakfast.     At 9:30am dancing workshops commence at Rawson Hall and Tea or coffee will be available during your break.  The dancing workshop will be followed by a light lunch served back at Aloha Apartments in their function room.  This afternoon the local Op Shop will be expecting everyone to visit to see what bargains can be had for dress up! Such a great way to support a local organisation that looks out for the community.

Dinner tonight is own arrangements followed by a social night at the hall. What did you find at the Op Shop during the afternoon?  Hopefully you found some great gear to wear.    Prize for the best dressed!

Day 5 – Wednesday 17 March 2027 (B,L,D)   Dance Workshops / Trivia Afternoon  / Island Fish Fry   

 This morning breakfast is at High Tide Café  followed at 9:30am by a dance workshop at Rawson Hall.  When the music stops make your way to the South Pacific Hotel  for a delicious light lunch and you guessed it – trivia!! You know that Kate won’t let anyone off lightly.  This afternoon is a Crazy Hats Theme so dust off your best headgear!    Good luck to everyone and remember Kate’s game, Kate’s rules!

Tonight don your best country gear as the group is transferred to Orn Dar Cliff for a Country Hoedown. A Norfolk Island Fish Fry is a highly popular event and you’ll enjoy a feast of local dishes, including mouth-watering fresh fried fish, traditional salads, and homemade coconut bread. You'll also find local specialties like 'Pilhi' (savoury banana slice) and 'Ana' (a special sweet potato mash with local herbs), and coconut pie and cream for dessert. Coffee and tea are included, and you can purchase beer and wine or BYO.  After dinner you can dance til you drop in the shed.

Day 6 – Thursday 18 March 2027 (B, L, D)   Breakfast at Emily Bay  / Dance Emily Bay  / White Night

This morning make your way to Kingston for breakfast by the bay!  Emily Bay on Norfolk was announced as the 3rd best beach in Australia for 2025 and the locals will argue with you and tell you it’s the absolute  best! This morning enjoy a delicious breakfast in this beautiful location. Time for a swim in the bay after breakfast and there will be some dancing with Kate.  Time for a swim or a snorkel or head back to town when you’re ready.

This afternoon is at leisure and again a chance to explore the shops in the Burnt Pine area. 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. You won’t find chain stores here. Norfolk Island’s shops are locally owned and operated.

Tonight make your way to the Paradise Hotel for a delicious 2 course dinner.    Tonight is White Night!

Day 7 – Friday 19 March 2027 (B, D)   Breakfast Orn dar Cliff / Dance Workshops / Line Dancing in the Wild / Presentation Night

 This morning make your way out to Orn dar Cliff. After a delicious breakfast your dance workshops this morning will be in the shed. The theme is Jungle so grab those animal prints and make your you have flat shoes on or are ready to go barefoot.  Finish up with a cuppa and piece of cake before heading back into town. This afternoon there will be line dancing in the wild for a great Norfolk photo finish. Kate will let you know the location closer to the date.

This evening you’ll be transferred to the South Pacific Hotel  for your presentation dinner.  Get ready to glam up – because tonight is Movie Star Glamour.  Be ready for some special awards to be handed out and your final evening of fancy footwork!

Day 8 – Saturday 20 March 2027 (B) Depart Norfolk – Arrive Brisbane

This morning at at High Tide café is the group’s final breakfast together. Sadly it’s time to say goodbye. Brisbane guests will be picked up late morning for transfer to Norfolk Island Airport for the flight home.  Sydney guests have the rest of the day with Kate at leisure and a final dinner tonight with Kate (own arrangements)  .  We’ll make a reservation for you somewhere fun.

Day 8 – Sunday 21  May 26 (B) Depart Norfolk – Arrive Sydney

And just like that it’s time to go home.    Guests departing to Sydney will be transferred to Norfolk Island Airport in time for their flight home.

*Final itinerary is subject to change