Norfolk Island Bird Week 2026
10 November 2026 - 18 November 2026
Pricefrom $3399 pp twin share
DetailsNorfolk Island’s premier bird-watching event. Enjoy a fun, informative week with local experts sharing their deep knowledge of the island’s unique birdlife.
Holiday Package Inclusions
Event Details
Join Margaret Christian local Norfolk Island bird expert and author of Norfolk Birds, together with Norfolk Island National Parks staff for a wonderful week focusing on the birds of Norfolk Island.
The Norfolk Island Group is a globally important biodiversity hotspot and has been designated as an ‘Important Bird Area’ by Birdlife International. The group is a breeding site for several 100,000 seabirds including the masked booby, grey ternlet, white tern, sooty tern, & wedge-tailed shearwater. Phillip Island supports one of the largest breeding populations of red-tailed tropic birds in Australia.
Norfolk itself is home to the endemic & endangered Norfolk Island Green Parakeet, & other endemic birds such as the Norfolk Island golden whistler & Norfolk Island scarlet robin.
The various birdwatching sessions throughout Bird Week will be scheduled (and repeated if necessary) to ensure there is no more than 15 birdwatchers at any one time.
Sessions through the week include:
- Norfolk Island Natural Wonders Eco and Bird Tour with Margaret Christian
- Guided birding tour of Norfolk Island’s rainforest & seabird breeding colonies
- Experience Norfolk Island birds by night
- Presentation themed around local Norfolk Island bird life
Holiday Package Prices
Accommodation Options
Daydreamer Apartments: Included in your holiday package is 7 nights in a one bedroom self-contained apartment with an open plan kitchen, and dining and living rooms. The property is set in a protected landscaped garden area just a few minutes’ walk to the centre of town.
Crest Apartments: Conveniently located near World Heritage sites, pristine beaches, museums, and Burnt Pine’s shopping area, it’s the ideal base to relax and explore the island’s beauty. These self-contained apartments offer amazing valley views from your balcony, and ocean views from your front door.
Governor's Lodge: Upgrade to a private one bedroom cabin at Governor's Lodge with daily cooked breakfast. Governor's Lodge offers resort-style accommodation with 55 stand-alone, one bedroom cabins among subtropical gardens. There are three dining venues, a pool, heated spa and a guest laundry on site.
ItineraryÂ
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Guests travelling from Brisbane arrive today on Norfolk. Transfer to accommodation and car hire will be available for collection at the property. The evening is at leisure and dinner is own arrangements.
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Guests travelling from Sydney arrive today on Norfolk.  Transfer to accommodation and car hire will be available for collection at the property.
Brisbane guests this morning enjoy the Island Life Tour. Spend the morning touring Norfolk Island, gaining 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. The tour will conclude with lunch at the Boatshed Restaurant at Governor’s Lodge Hotel.
During this week on Norfolk guests will undertake their own activities, however there will be some tours and dinners included where you will meet like-minded twitchers and make some new friends. This evening you’ll meet your Norfolk host for the week. Your host will join you for some dinners this week and will be able to answer any questions you may have about the island.
Tonight is an information and welcome evening. Starting off with a presentation from Norfolk Island National Parks to help set you up for the week. The Norfolk Island National Park and Botanic Garden was declared in 1986 and now makes up 19% of the land area of the island. The park is home to stunning scenery and walking tracks that take visitors on a journey through plant habitats found nowhere else on earth. Discover palm forests, walk under the tallest tree ferns on earth and explore breathtaking stands of Norfolk Island pine growing up to sixty metres high.
Following the information session join your host for a 2-course dinner at Paradise Hotel.
Thursday 12 November 2026
Sydney guests this morning set off on the Island Life Tour and conclude with lunch at the Boatshed Restaurant.
Touring will commence with Margaret today. Please note that because of limited numbers at any one time on the Eco and Bird Tour, passengers will be split up across the week. Your tour date for the Eco and Bird Tour will be confirmed when you receive your final documents prior to travel.  Norfolk Island's unique birds are waiting for you! You can be one of the many visitors who says, " This has been my best day on Norfolk!" after visiting easy access forest glades, private property, and stunning coastal areas. This is where 25 rare and endemic bird species can be found in the island's subtropical rainforest. Sensational photographic opportunities. There will be morning tea provided and comfort stops available. The sale is an easy stroll on a slight gradient without steps. After the bird tour concludes there will be a picnic lunch provided.
The rest of the day and the evening is at leisure. When you make your reservation ask our consultant about adding a clifftop fish fry this evening.  You’ll  taste some delicious local fresh fish with salads and delicious pies for dessert. (Additional cost applies).
Friday 13 November 2026
Today, further  guests will join Margaret for her Eco and Bird Tour. You’ll be advised which day you’re touring with Margaret when final documents are issued prior to travel.
The rest of the day is at leisure. Equipped with your bird list and information pack you’ll be all set to search for Norfolk’s birdlife.  The island is known for its unique endemic species like the endangered Norfolk Island Green Parakeet and Norfolk Island Robin, as well as large seabird colonies. The island is a breeding site for over 1% of the world's population of Wedge-tailed Shearwaters and Red-tailed Tropicbirds. You might like to spend some more time leisurely wandering around the Botanic Gardens or perhaps spend some time down at Kingston where the foreshore areas near Kingston Jetty and Slaughter Bay are good places to spot shorebirds like the Pacific Golden Plover and Wandering Tattler.
The evening is at leisure and we suggest you try one of our great Norfolk restaurants. There are plenty to choose from.
Saturday 14 November 2026
Today is at leisure.   If you’ve already scratched off a few of our feathered friends on your list, then why not enjoy a leisurely breakfast at one of Norfolk’s great cafes or use your rental vehicle to set out and explore. How about a swim? Splash in the crystal-clear waters of Emily Bay or don a snorkel and seek out some of the amazing marine life that lives in the bay. Don’t want to get wet? What about visiting one of our fabulous museums or take a stroll through the picturesque cemetery to look at the resting place of some of Norfolk’s convicts?
Tonight, meet Margaret and some of her family as they take you on the Norfolk Birds by Night tour. Venture out to see Norfolk’s nocturnal birds including muttonbirds and blackwing petrels. You will also search for the morepork, and possibly the elusive little shearwater that has never been pinned down to species.
Sunday 15 November 2026
The morning is at leisure today. You might like to visit Norfolk’s Sunday markets. The market features a variety of local crafts, art, souvenirs, and produce, along with live music and fresh coffee - and runs rain, hail, or shine.
This afternoon, Lilli will take everyone for a guided seabird bird walk through Norfolk's most pristine 100 Acre coastal reserve. You will be introduced to the different ecosystems in this surprisingly diverse environment and meet the migratory species that call this reserve home for their summer breeding. Species you will likely encounter include the White Tern, the White-Capped Noddy and the Red-Tailed Tropic Bird. You will also learn about the nesting behaviours, migration patterns and cultural significance of these special visitors and have fantastic photo opportunites backdropped by Norfolk's dramatic coastline.
Monday 16 November 2026
Today is at leisure for you to continue your hunt for some of our more elusive species. Have you got that green parrot photo yet? If not, you’d better head up the National Park and grab a photo with the giant green parrot in the information centre.
This evening make your way to Governor’s Lodge for a Farewell Dinner with your Norfolk host.  Time to share your photos and exchange email addresses with new-found friends as you start to wrap up your week on Norfolk.
Tuesday 17 November 2026
Whilst Sydney guests have a final day at leisure today our Brisbane guests will be transferred to Norfolk Island Airport for the journey home.
Wednesday 18 November 2026
Sadly, the week has come to an end. Sydney guests will be transferred to Norfolk Island Airport today as it’s time to say goodbye to Norfolk.
**Itinerary is subject to change**
We want you to know how much we enjoyed Bird Week 2019. The object of the week was to see birds and our guides, Margaret and Ron went out of their way to find them. That morning tea at Margaret's home with the Masked Boobies was a highlight. The day that Ron led us on the Palm Glen walk the Green Parrots were shy so he then took us to the Red Road to show us a good spot and when we came back later we had great views of the Parrots. This was our third visit to Norfolk Island and our second Bird Week (2016) but there is always something new to see and we have met many lovely people.
Terms and Conditions
Norfolk Island Travel Centre event packages offer the perfect balance of independent and guided experiences. Your time on Norfolk is yours to enjoy independently with the added benefit of several tours and functions included for you to enjoy with like-minded travellers who are on the Island for the same event. There is no tour host for this event. A rental vehicle is included to give you the flexibility to reach meeting points for each activity at the designated times.
Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability, and are in Australian Dollars. Prices are correct as of 12 December 2025. Please check all prices, availability, fees, conditions and information with your travel agent before booking.
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit is due upon booking. Airfare may be required at time of booking to commit to Qantas booking terms and conditions.
Final Payment: Final payment is due no later than 2 August 2026 Payment can be made by personal or bank cheques or by direct deposit into our Commonwealth Bank account. If you would prefer to pay by Visa or Mastercard, please add 1.5% to the total cost of your holiday package.
Changes & Amendments:Â Changes can be made up to 48 hours (notification business days only) prior to departure at a change fee of $200 per person plus any applicable upgrade fees, subject to availability.
Cancellation:Â Airfare is subject to availability and non-refundable after issue. Accommodation cancellation penalties apply within 90 days prior to travel. Within 60 days of travel, up to 100% cancellation fees may apply.
We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect you against some unforeseen cancellations.
QUOTE: NIEV282142