Convict Kingston Tour

Norfolk Island, Australia

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5+ bookings last month.

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Overview

Learn a bit about Australia's convict history at the Kingston convict site on Norfolk Island on this tour from Burnt Pine. You'll visit the settlement of the island's first penal colony, which is part of the Australian Convict Sites UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit the Kingston convict site on Norfolk Island for the chance to see more of the island
Gain insight into Australia's penal colonies
Don't worry about how to get there on your own
Round-trip transport provided from Burnt Pine

What's Included

Light refreshments
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please go to the Baunti Tours Office on 79c Taylor's Road before the tour departs to confirm your pick time.

Meeting point

79c Taylors Rd, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island
Baunti Tours is located at 79C Taylors Road, Burnt Pine.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.1:00 pm

Ticket Redemption Point

79c Taylors Rd, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island

Itinerary

Norfolk Island Cemetery

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Guests must call into the Baunti Office in Burnt Pine to confirm their departure time and exchange their voucher for a Baunti ticket.
Stroller accessible

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 34 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

based on 28 reviews

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Convict ruins, military buildings and cemetery stories in beautiful Kingston

Shelley_P, Oct 2025

A small bus tour with minimal walking. Brooke was very engaging with his stories of the past. From the cooking pot riot to the murderers mound, from the HMAT Supply carrying the first convicts, through the HMS Sirius wrecked at Slaughter Bay, to the ship Morayshire which brought the Pitcairn Islanders to Norfolk. A couple of hours of living history in an idyllic location with afternoon tea at the Lime Kiln thrown in. 10/10

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed the tour. Kind regards Res Team

Not good

Jennifer_P, Sep 2025

Went to convict settlement area (old ruins) but didn’t even get off the bus in this area. Guide was abrupt at times.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We are sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the tour, we will pass on feedback to our guides about this. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay on our beautiful island.

Excellent: interesting and informative

Kate_S, Oct 2024

Our driver and tour guide, Brook, was amazingly well-informed, passionate and interesting to listen to as he regaled story after story of the life on NI and the new arrivals throughout its history. He knew so much and had books and reports to share. Very knowledgeable, a safe driver and a nice all-round fellow!

Great tour

Kaye_F, Aug 2024

An Extremely good tour. The guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable. This tour was very informative.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for your feedback and we are so pleased you enjoyed the tour. We pride ourselves on having exceptional knowledgeable guides.

Convict Kingston

Sue_J, Apr 2024

Marvelling at the work done by the convicts. interesting about the different Commondants how they treated the convicts

A must see tour of Norfolk Island's convict history.

Larry_G, Mar 2023

Very interesting tour of the convict story at Norfolk Island. Our guide Brooke was very informative and passionate about the island's history. We had several stops to view the old penal buildings and the amazing cemetery. Brooke even had some old books and photographs of what some of the areas used to look like which was great. Finished by complimentary tea and coffee. Definitely recommended.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you for your comments on our Convict Kingston Tour. Brooke is amazing on all things Norfolk, we are so glad you enjoyed the tour. I will pass on your review to Brooke.