Norfolk Island
Travel tips for Norfolk Island: safety advisories, currency and cash vs. card, tap water, plugs, local phrases, food, and advice from travelers.
Cash and cards
Cards widely accepted. Cards are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants, and larger shops, but you will need AUD cash for taxis, weekend markets, roadside stalls, and during occasional internet outages.
Try the food
- Trumpeter Fish: A sweet, white-fleshed local reef fish typically served pan-fried or battered.
- Pilhi: A savory baked slice made from grated kumara or plantain.
- Mudda: Traditional green banana dumplings boiled in milk or water.
Essentials
- Voltage
- 230V, 50Hz
- Driving
- Left side
- SIM tip
- Australian mainland SIM cards do not roam here, so you must purchase a local Norfolk Telecom SIM card at the airport or in Burnt Pine.
Etiquette
Tipping is not expected, but it is highly customary to give the Norfolk Wave (raising an index finger from the steering wheel) to passing drivers.