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Activity Norfolk Island, Australia

1856 The Untold Story

4.3 (8 reviews) 1 h 15 min Free cancellation
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1856 The Untold Story

About this activity

In 1856, the people of Pitcairn Island arrived on Norfolk Island to begin a new life.

Journey through the historic Kingston area at night as their story is brought to life around you. Travelling by bus, you will pass illuminated heritage sites while immersive recorded commentary, music and special effects tell the story of their arrival and the challenges of making a new home.

Discover how a place once associated with harsh punishment became the heart of a new community, as the Pitcairn Islanders settled, raised families and built the foundations of life on Norfolk Island.

A moving and atmospheric experience told in the very place where it happened.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 15 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 30 people
People per booking
1–30
Audio guide
English
Guide
English
Operated by
Baunti Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–85 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: On board commentary

Itinerary

  1. Kingston Pier

    Passing by

    The 1856 untold story sound and light show will follow the journey of the Bounty descendants from Pitcairn Island through the World Heritage Listed Kingston area. Baunti Tours will bring the past to life with an audio aboard their coach, recounting stories of the families, where they lived and how they adapted to their new life on Norfolk Island. This 1.15 hour tour is very evocative.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet at the Baunti Office at 79C Taylors Road Burnt Pine. Please visit the office before your tour to confirm your pick-up time and exchange tour voucher for a ticket.

End point

  • Meet at the Baunti Office at 79C Taylors Road Burnt Pine. Please visit the office before your tour to confirm your pick-up time and exchange tour voucher for a ticket.

Pickup points

  • Castaway Norfolk Island
  • Fletcher Christian Holiday Apartments
  • Aloha Apartments
  • Cumberland Resort & Spa
  • South Pacific Resort Hotel
  • Governor's Lodge
  • Channers on Norfolk
  • Seaview Norfolk Island
  • Paradise Hotel And Resort

Please visit the Baunti Tours office before your tour to confirm your departure time and exchange your voucher for a ticket.

Using your ticket

Please visit the Baunti Office in Burnt Pine to exchange your ticket and confirm your pick-up/departure time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.3 out of 5 · 8 reviews
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