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An orientation tour is a must for every visitor to Norfolk Island! Enjoy the scenic views of historic Kingston, see and hear about the famous convict buildings, beautiful beaches and golf course, visit the renowned Melanesian Chapel, the rugged Cascade Bay, and enjoy afternoon tea in the garden of an historic island home built by Fletcher Quintal - descendant of 'Bounty' mutineers Fletcher Christian & Matthew Quintal. Join this tour for a general overview of Norfolk Island, then the Kingston area will be covered in-depth in following albums.

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Enlarge photo 1 Orientation Tour
The first of many excellent tours with Pinetree Tours.
Enlarge photo 2 Norfolk Island School
Students are educated in accordance with the NSW Curriculum and the Teachers are appointed on a 3-year term from NSW. Norfolk Island is a popular posting for teachers.
Enlarge photo 3 Leaving the Burnt Pine Township
Enlarge photo 4 Cattle Grid
Most properties have a cattle grid at the entrance to prevent cattle passing through.
Enlarge photo 5 Green Hills and Valleys
Along Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 6 Ocean View from Rooty Hill Road
Enlarge photo 7 Cemetery and Golf Course
Overlooking Kingston, taken from Queen Elizabeth Lookout on Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 8 Cemetery on Emily Bay
Overlooking Kingston, taken from Queen Elizabeth Lookout on Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 9 Golf Course and Golf Club House
The Golf Club House was formerly the Stipendiary Magistrate's Quarters. Overlooking Kingston, taken from Queen Elizabeth Lookout on Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 10 Nepean and Phillip Islands
Overlooking Kingston, taken from Queen Elizabeth Lookout on Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 11 Information and Map
Overlooking Kingston, taken from Queen Elizabeth Lookout on Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 12 Information and Map
Overlooking Kingston, taken from Queen Elizabeth Lookout on Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 13 Information and Map
Overlooking Kingston, taken from Queen Elizabeth Lookout on Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 14 Plaque
This plaque was unveiled by Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of the Royal Visit to Norfolk Island in February 1974, the Bi-Centenary Year of the discovery of the island by Captain James Cook on 10 October 1774.
Enlarge photo 15 Historic Houses of Quality Row
The Quality Row houses comprise part of the most extensive remaining pre-1850 settlement street in Australia. Overlooking Kingston, taken from Queen Elizabeth Lookout on Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 16 Historic Kingston
Overlooking Kingston, taken from Queen Elizabeth Lookout on Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 17 The Islands beyond the Golf Course
Overlooking Kingston, taken from Queen Elizabeth Lookout on Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 18 The Old Military Barracks
Overlooking Kingston, taken from Queen Elizabeth Lookout on Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 19 Old Military Barracks
The terraced effect on the hillside is created by grazing cattle. Overlooking Kingston, taken from Queen Elizabeth Lookout on Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 20 Rooty Hill Road lined by Norfolk Pine Trees
Overlooking Kingston, taken from Queen Elizabeth Lookout on Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 21 Norfolk Island Pines complete the picture
Overlooking Kingston, taken from Queen Elizabeth Lookout on Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 22 Another view from the lookout
Overlooking Kingston, taken from Queen Elizabeth Lookout on Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 23 Yet another view of this pretty island
Overlooking Kingston, taken from Queen Elizabeth Lookout on Rooty Hill Road.
Enlarge photo 24 Old Military Barracks
A fine example of 1830's British military architecture. Designed by William Buchanan in 1826 as a two-storey building with verandahs to accommodate 100 men. Completed in 1834, the complex was surrounded by a high stone wall, rectangular in plan, with corner turrets.
Enlarge photo 25 Old Military Barracks
This historical building now serves as the chambers and offices of the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly.
Enlarge photo 26 Coastal View
Taken through the window of the bus.
Enlarge photo 27 The Lush Green of the Golf Course
Enlarge photo 28 Rocky Outcrop on Reserve
Enlarge photo 29 Ocean View
From eastern end of Emily Bay.
Enlarge photo 30 View across Emily Bay
Enlarge photo 31 Across the water
Against the sun towards Kingston Pier.
Enlarge photo 32 Nepean Island
A limestone islet of about four hectares and 2 km south of Norfolk Island.
Enlarge photo 33 Nepean Island and Phillip Island
Phillip Island is an irregularly shaped rugged volcanic island more than 2 kms long and 7 km south of Norfolk Island.
Enlarge photo 34 Rugged Coastline of Volcanic Rock
Enlarge photo 35 Near Kingston Pier
Old Lighter near Boatshed, and Nepean Island on the horizon.
Enlarge photo 36 Kingston Pier on the south
Note small fishing boat about to be winched ashore.
Enlarge photo 37 Kingston Pier
Small fishing boat being lifted out of the water.  All cargo comes ashore in this manner.
Enlarge photo 38 Coastline west of Kingston Pier
Enlarge photo 39 Hillside cutting for access road to Cascade Pier
Enlarge photo 40 Cascade Pier on the north
As Norfolk has no harbour, ships stand about a kilometre off shore from Kingston or Cascade, according to where the swell is coming from, and lighters are sent out to pick up passengers or cargo.