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Centrally located on the Island, Burnt Pine is the commercial and main shopping centre of Norfolk Island. The businesses and good variety of shops cater for the needs of the 1,800 residents and visitors to the Island can enjoy a pleasurable shopping experience. The currency used on Norfolk Island is Australian Dollars.
June 200875 Images11690 visitsAlbum by gladysclancyPhotos by Gladys
Enlarge photo 1 Kentia Palms and Sub-tropical Gardens
Street scene in Burnt Pine Township.
Enlarge photo 2 Norfolk Islands' only Traffic Round-about
Prior to the recent installation of this round-about, there was only one Street Light on the whole of Norfolk Island. There are now 3 Street Lights, all around this round-about.
Enlarge photo 3 Traffic negotiating the new round-about
Junction of Taylor and New Cascade Roads.
Enlarge photo 4 The Village Place joins Taylors Road
Underground Power in Burnt Pine keeps the town free of unsightly poles and wires.
Enlarge photo 5 Local Art and Crafts for Sale
Village Place.
Enlarge photo 6 Cyber Centre
Village Place.
Enlarge photo 7 Small Shops in Village Place
Enlarge photo 8 Angle Parking in front of shops along Taylors Road
Enlarge photo 9 Paw Paw's Pump Shed
Enlarge photo 10 The Price of Fuel at the Bowser
Enlarge photo 11 A Vintage Petrol Pump
Enlarge photo 12 Vintage sign for Vacuum Oil Company
Paw Paw's Pump Shed.
Enlarge photo 13 Norfolk Island Post Box
Norfolk Island Post Office.
Enlarge photo 14 Rows of Letter Boxes
Norfolk Island Post Office.
Enlarge photo 15 Public Telephone
At Norfolk Island Post Office. The Island's telephone system was upgraded in April 2008 to enable the use of Mobile Phones. On the downside, Local Calls are no longer Free.
Enlarge photo 16 Bi-Centenary Centre
Built to commemorate the Bi-Centenary of the discovery of Norfolk Island by Captain Cook, 10 October 1774.
Markets are held here every Sunday Morning and stall holders sell local produce and crafts.

Enlarge photo 17 Bronze Replica of HMAV Bounty
Unveiled on 1 January 2000 in Bounty Square within the Bicentennial Centre.
Enlarge photo 18 HMAV Bounty Replica in Bounty Square
On 28 April 1789, the crew took up arms against their Commander William Bligh. The mutineers sailed the captured ship to Pitcairn Island where the 'Bounty' was burnt.
Enlarge photo 19 Bounty Centre
Including Travel Centre, Real Estate Business and Toy shop.
Enlarge photo 20 Flowering Agave
Exit from Norfolk Mall.
Enlarge photo 21 Norfolk Mall
Supermarket and variety shops.
Enlarge photo 22 Post Box at Norfolk Mall
Enlarge photo 23 Taylors Road street scene
Enlarge photo 24 Taylors Road street scene
Enlarge photo 25 Visitors to Norfolk Island
This sign in the window of Westpac Bank indicates the number of visitors currently on Norfolk Island.
Enlarge photo 26 Number of Visitors
This sign in the window of Westpac Bank indicates the number of visitors currently on Norfolk Island.
Enlarge photo 27 Police Vehicle
The 'A' on the number plate stands for 'Administration'.
Enlarge photo 28 Another Petrol Bowser
Unleaded Fuel here is 226.0 cents per litre.
Enlarge photo 29 Golden Orb Weaver
These harmless spiders abound on Norfolk Island.
Enlarge photo 30 Colourful Impatiens brighten the gardens
Enlarge photo 31 Orange Impatiens in a street garden
Enlarge photo 32 Large Pink Begonias
Enlarge photo 33 Pink Begonias
Enlarge photo 34 Pink Hibiscus
Enlarge photo 35 Bunches of Kentia Palm Seeds
Kentia Palm Seeds and Seedlings form a valuable export.
Enlarge photo 36 Flower Head of a Red Cordyline
Enlarge photo 37 Golden Orb Weaver
Enlarge photo 38 Golden Orb Weaver
Norfolk is home to many species of insects. Beetles, moths, ants, spiders, bees and butterflies abound; many of which are unclassified and unstudied. Interestingly, there are no fatal creatures on land: no poisonous spiders, and no snakes.
Enlarge photo 39 Golden Orb Weaver
Note the tiny male behind the female.
Enlarge photo 40 Colourful Orange Flowers