Things to do in Burnt Pine

Bring the family for a day of seaside fun or experience a peaceful getaway at Emily Bay Beach. Regarded by locals as the island’s premier beach, Emily Bay Beach has a broad arc of sandy shoreline and crystal-clear waters protected by a reef on its seaside edge. Laze on the soft white sands or swim and snorkel beneath the bay’s glassy surface.

The Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area (KAVHA) is a 630-acre (255-hectare) UNESCO World Heritage Site on Norfolk Island’s southern coastal plains. Explore a series of buildings built during the British Empire’s colonial expansion between 1788 and 1855 and learn about the history and hardship of large-scale convict transportation. Go on a guided tour, follow the walking trails or check out the heritage buildings that are open to the public and get a closer look at Norfolk Island’s colonial beginnings.

Despite its small size, Anson Bay Beach is one of the island’s most arresting coastal destinations. The beach hugs the base of a soaring cliff face that hooks across from Anson Point. Appreciate the stunning beach view from the lookout at the top of the cliff and make your way down the winding trail to reach the sandy stretch at the bottom. Strolling along this secret cove, the only footprints in the sand are likely to be your own.

Discover the Arches, a heritage site that continues to intrigue Norfolk Island’s historians and archaeologists. Nestled into an old estate known as Longridge settlement on the southwest of the island, the Arches are a series of impressive brick structures built during Norfolk Island’s convict era. Stroll around the site to speculate about the settlement’s history and take in the scenic countryside.

Check out magnificent views and exciting hiking trails on Mount Pitt, Norfolk Island’s second-highest peak. Rising to 1,050 feet (320 meters) above sea level, the mountain sits just below the summit of Mount Bates and is located within the Norfolk Island National Park. With commanding views across the island’s pine-dotted hillsides and the nearby islands in the South Pacific Ocean, Mount Pitt is a fantastic spot to appreciate the beauty of the island in its entirety.