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| Page Views: 770 Last Visit to Norfolk Island: August, 2007 | Norfolk - Island of the raised finger by iandsmith - last update: Sep 4, 2007 |
The Far Side | Dramatic volcanic formations at The Arch |
Preconceived ideas of Norfolk Island are usually of that classic picture overlooking the convict settlement remnants. It is an historical island you will be led to believe and that image will be true. Two failed convict settlements supplanted by people who were desperate to leave their island yet, some who did that left Norfolk and returned from whence they had come, Pitcairn, another island with a chequered history even in modern times. Yet there's another history that most overlook, and that is the geological one. I stumbled upon it while going on a fishing trip. We happened to launch from Cascade Bay (site is dependent upon the weather) and just a kilometre into our journey we encountered a fantasy land of stunning rock formations, the like of which I had never seen close up. It so impressed me I insisted on dragging my partner out to have a look a few days later and even Rosemarie was amazed. As for the raised finger well, everyone you passed in your car raised at least one finger, sometimes two. This was in a manner friendly, not as you may have suspected! You also left your car and house open. In fact, we didn't even have a key to our accommodation. It's that sort of place. |
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| Pros: | "Plenty to do if you are fit and have an open mind, quality restaurants" | | Cons: | "You wouldn't want to spend a month here" | | In A Nutshell: | "Great get-away-from-it-all place" |
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LKM1018 Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:29 UTC Absolutely beautiful. It's like a piece of heaven. | hunterV Sun Mar 9, 2008 12:19 UTC G'day, Ian! Splendid page about that magnificent destination! Thanks, mate! | Canuck5 Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:07 UTC Great photos of Norfolk Is., and lots of useful information. Great job! | CAFFEEKAY Wed Sep 12, 2007 02:57 UTC Gday, thanks for the great Norfolk memories, I had the best time in May and this brought it all back and more! ... and don't forget the tip with a view to die for! cheers Cathie |
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