Accommodation - see chapter "Where to stay"
Administrator The senior representative of the Commonwealth Government is an Administrator appointed by the Governor General of Australia. He resides at Government House and maintains an office in the New Military Barracks at Kingston.
Administration Offices: Kingston. Open 10 am - 4.15pm, Monday To Friday.
Airlines
Alr New Zealand Burnt Pine Travel - Ph 22195
Freight - Ph 22195
Qantas Airways Burnt Pine Travel - Ph 22195
Aircraft Arrivals and Departure- subject to change - check with Visitors Bureau.
Airport - You will be greeted by a representative of the Visitors' Information Centre who will assist with any queries and arrange transfer to your accommodation. On leaving, a departure fee of $30 is payable. (Australian citizens are exempted from paying a departure fee on leaving their own country but pay it here.)
Babysitting Creche operates 7 days a week. Phone 22981. After hours child-minding can be arranged through the Tourist Bureau.
Baggage Allowance The normal 20 kg per person.
Banking Both the Commonwealth and Westpac are located in the central Burnt Pine shopping complex. Hours: 9-30 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday and to 5 pm on Fridays.
Barber- see 'Hairdressers'
Beauty Treatments
Aura Beauty Clinic, opposite airport in Douglas Drive
Expressions - Burnt Pine
Beer At the Liquor Bond Store - Open from 9.30am to 5.30pm on Monday. Tuesday. Thursday and Friday and from 9.30am to 1 pm on Wednesday and Saturday . Available after hours at all licensed hotels and clubs. See also chapter on 'Socialising'
Business Hours: Norfolk still honours the old South Seas convention of taking a half-day holiday through the week so most shops are closed from 12-30 pm on Wednesday after-noons. Very few shops are open on Sundays but quite a few trade all day Saturday. See also under 'Banks' and 'Post Office'.
Camping The island's deep commitment to the ecology limits camping to locals only - and then only by special permission.
Car Rental To really enjoy Norfolk, a car is almost essential and this is made easy by the fact that hire charges are possibly the cheapest in the world. Normally just a small car is needed as you will probably not travel much more than 200 kilometres a week. However, large, air-conditioned, automatic cars are available and, for groups, ten-seater 'people movers' or even coaches. All operators will arrange for your car to be delivered to your accommodation or, better still, waiting at the airport for your arrival . Your current driving licence is acceptable. See also chapter on 'Socialising'
Cigarettes and Tobacco: These are available at retail outlets such as Foodland for considerably less than mainland price. See section 'Planning your Budget'.
Climate: See section 'When to Go'
Clothing: For most of the year, casual, lightweight clothing is fine but take some warmer gear for the months of June-September. Also take your favourite walking shoes as there are some wonderful walks.
Consulates See 'Administrator'
Conversions
Credit Cards - Most major credit cards are accepted in shops and restaurants.
Crime Violent crime and theft are virtually unknown on Norfolk. If you should have a problem, see under 'Police'.
Currency Legal tender is the Australian dollar.
Customs Formalities On board your incoming aircraft, you will be asked to fill out quarantine and immigration forms. Personal effects are duty-free. Cigarettes are limited to 200 and liquor to 1 litre. Food products are strictly prohibited. Customs Office is located in the Bicentennial complex, Taylor's Road. Burnt Pine. Open 9am to 1 pm & 1.45pm to 4 pm , Monday to Friday.
Dentist - in the hospital grounds, corner of Grassy and Taylor's Roads Appointments or emergency treatment phone 22910
Driving - see 'Road Rules' and 'Car Hire'
Drug Stores - see 'Chemists'
Electric Current - Same as Australia: 240 volt, AC, 50 cycles, 3-pin plug.
Emergencies -
Entry Formalities - see 'Immigration/Customs'
Facsimile: Norfolk Telecom - In New Cascade Road, 100 metres from Taylor's Road
Film Sale and same day development at 'Quick Prints'and 'Camera World' in Burnt Pine. Agfa Professional prints at 'Photopress International' opposite the airport.
Gym - 'Top Shape' Gym - Taylor's Road, opposite Barney Duffy's. Fully-equipped. Key Club and other visitors welcome.
Hairdressers All hairdressers are unisex
Bojangles Hair Design, Village Centre - phone 22145
The Hair Studio, Taylor's Road, Burnt Pine phone 22408
Health See under 'Medical Care' and 'Hospital'
Immigration Visitors to the island are deemed to hold a 30-day permit. If you desire to stay for up to 120 days, this is normally not a problem and, with a Temporary Entry Permit, present policy allows the owner of a holiday house to remain for up to six months.. This permit can also allow holders of a work contract to stay and work here for up to 3 years. If you'd like to reside here, see "So you'd like to own a piece of Norfolk Island" at the end of this book. For return entry into Australia or New Zealand, you will require a passport or, under certain circumstances, a Document of Identity can be obtained from the Administrator's office.
Language - see chapter "The Norfolk Language"
Laundry Burnt Pine Laundry - Taylor's Road, behind the "House of Perfumery" - Phone 22904
Library - in New Cascade Road. Hours: Monday 10am to lpm - 4pm fo 6pm: Wednesday 10am to 1 pm: Friday lpm to 4pm Saturday 10am to 12 noon. Visitors may join for a very small fee.
Lost and Found Please contact the Visitors Information Cente in Burnt Pine
Mail Letters may not reach visitors staying only a week. Better to phone and ask for fax or email details.
Maps A comprehensive colour map will be included in your free Welcome Bag on arrival at the airport.
Masseurs - Natural Therapy Clinic - Relaxation, Remedial, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, Iridology. - Village Centre. Phone 22919.
'Muscle Magic' - Sports, Remedial and Relaxation Massage - Beefsteak Rd.. Phone 23431
Medical Care - see also 'Hospital' and 'Health'
It is wise to take out travel insurance in case of accident. Please note that Australian Medicare does not apply here.
Motor Bike and Scooter Hire - Island Rent-a-Car, top of the town, phone 22656
Newspapers & Magazines On flight days, that day's newspapers are normally available about half an hour after the appropriate flight comes in. Extensive range, plus magazines, at 'The Trading Post', in the Mall, Burnt Pine. Also at the sub-newsagents in Taylor's Rd.
Petrol is not cheap here as it must be brought in by a specially equipped ship and piped ashore. However, at the end of a week's touring, you will probably have used less than a tankful. Obtainable at Central Service Station at the airport end of Burnt Pine, and at Cascade Motors or Paw-Paw's Pump Shed at other end.
Pets: Require innoculations and veterinary clearance.
Photography Equipment and cameras, from ultra-cheap panoramic "throw-aways" to top-of-the-line, professional gear at 'The Camera House', 'Benjamin's' and Ross's. See also -'Film'
Police ln New Cascade Road, near the Radio Station..Phone 977
Post Office and Philatelic Bureau in the Bicentennlal complex. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Current and collectable Norfolk Island stamps, sets, first day covers and year books. Also Norfolk's Phone Cards (styled FoenKaads), prized by collectors.
Postage Stamps Australian or New Zealand stamps are not viable - you will need Norfolk Island Stamps.
Radio - Local radio statlon VL2Nl broadcasts daily from 7am Monday to Saturday and from 8 am Sunday. Tune to 1566 khz in the AM band or 93.9 mhz in the FM band.
ABC Fine Music and Red FM are also available
Real Estate -
Island Realty - top end of Taylor's Road.
Norfolk Island Real Estate - Bounty Centre
Les Quintal - Anson Bay Road
Road Rules Speed limit is 50 km/h around the island and 40 km/h in Burnt Pine. Cows have right of way on all roads - watch out for the black ones at night!
Schools Norfolk Central School accommodates around 300 pupils, is free, extends to Year 12 and has a good scholastic record.
Shopping Hours:
see "Business Hours"
Sport - see chapter "Sporting Activities"
Taxi - see phone book.