wally_bushy Posted August 28, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) Does anyone know where the ships berth (tender) at Norfolk Island (South Pacific cruise) We are hoping it is near swimming/snorkelling areas which we can do on our own. Steve Edited August 28, 2015 by wally_bushy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally_bushy Posted September 2, 2015 Author #2 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Has this slipped through the crack or does no-one know :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecat123 Posted September 2, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Has this slipped through the crack or does no-one know :( We have been to Norfolk Island half a dozen times in May but only flown in and out From what I remember cargo ships seem to either go to Cascades Bay or Kingston which are on oppersite sides of the island, depending on the wave and wind movement as they unload the ships by large lighters so it would be luck of the draw as to where a ship would anchor Kingston would be closer to Emily bay which would be the place to swim From what I hear from my cousin who lives there most cruise ships don't stop due to poor weather and the waves as Norfolk is a fairly long tender ride to reach the shore Hope that is a little help for you? http://www.discovernorfolkisland.com/norfolk/beach.html http://www.tinshedsnorfolkisland.com/map--activities.html Edited September 2, 2015 by Thecat123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally_bushy Posted September 2, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks for the reply Are you (or rather your cousin) suggesting they plan to stop and tender in but often are unable to? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecat123 Posted September 2, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks for the replyAre you (or rather your cousin) suggesting they plan to stop and tender in but often are unable to? Steve That's correct One year we were up there the supermarket was running out of products due to the poor weather as the ship wasn't able to unload but that was May Summer you might have better odds though Norfolk Island needs the tourists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 2, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 2, 2015 That's correctOne year we were up there the supermarket was running out of products due to the poor weather as the ship wasn't able to unload but that was May Summer you might have better odds though Norfolk Island needs the tourists Yep. Often seen days when they could couldn't land provisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 2, 2015 #7 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Not sure where they would tender but sure to be within walking distance, because pretty much everything is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally_bushy Posted September 2, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks again for the heads up. We will cross our fingers but accept the uncontrollable factors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecat123 Posted September 3, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Not sure where they would tender but sure to be within walking distance, because pretty much everything is. You must be talking a different Norfolk Island that I know as I would hate to walk from Cascades Wharf to anywhere. I can't see them changing anything since May this year when we were there last :) Emily Bay is reasonably close to the Kingston Wharf but still a bit of a hike and one wouldn't want to try and walk into the town from Kingston There is a glass bottom boat which will take you out to a reef which is fairly close to the shore The town is kinda in the middle of the island but still a long way from both wharves and one still needs a car when one is staying on the island to get around Have a closer look at that map I linked as everything is further than it looks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 3, 2015 #10 Share Posted September 3, 2015 You must be talking a different Norfolk Island that I know as I would hate to walk from Cascades Wharf to anywhere. I can't see them changing anything since May this year when we were there last :)Emily Bay is reasonably close to the Kingston Wharf but still a bit of a hike and one wouldn't want to try and walk into the town from Kingston There is a glass bottom boat which will take you out to a reef which is fairly close to the shore The town is kinda in the middle of the island but still a long way from both wharves and one still needs a car when one is staying on the island to get around Have a closer look at that map I linked as everything is further than it looks :) 1. The question was about snorkeling and I can't see hoe you could walk to somewhere for that from either dock. 2. We usually stay at Kingston and DW walks into town everyday, for a coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecat123 Posted September 3, 2015 #11 Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) 1. The question was about snorkeling and I can't see hoe you could walk to somewhere for that from either dock. . Thats why I mentioned Emily Bay and the glass bottom boat as its quite close to Kingston Wharf From one of the links I posted Quote Emily Bay Emily is the safest swimming spot on the Island, in fact its probably one of the safest swimming spots in the world. The sparkling crystal clear waters of Emily are protected from the breakers and the southern ocean by a reef just off the Lone Pine headland. The beach is popular among families with young ones and if your looking for the ideal daily swim spot or somewhere calm for a snorkelling adventure then Emily is your best bet. There is a pontoon in the bay that makes for a nice breather while getting that daily swim in. Slaughter Bay On a calm day, Slaughter Bay is a great spot for snorkelling and if the swell is right the waves pick up nicely for a surf on the reef. The marine life on the reef is abundant with colourful tropical fish quite common among the coral. And check the map to see how close it is as the reef is off Slaughter Bay which part of the reef reaches Kingston Pier Close to me Edited September 3, 2015 by Thecat123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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