{"id":28067,"date":"2013-09-29T09:00:34","date_gmt":"2013-09-28T23:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=28067"},"modified":"2015-03-12T14:57:21","modified_gmt":"2015-03-12T04:57:21","slug":"staff-postcards-karly-says-hello-to-norfolk-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.co.nz\/vc\/blog\/staff-postcards-karly-says-hello-to-norfolk-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff postcards: Karly says hello to Norfolk Island!"},"content":{"rendered":"
One of our NSW hotel experts Karly Hobbs gives us the low down on why Norfolk Island should be on your travel radar.<\/i>
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\nYou recently visited Norfolk Island for work (and a little pleasure!). Tell us, where are the best places to eat and drink there?<\/strong>
\nBreakfast is my favourite meal of the day so make sure to stop in at The Olive Caf\u00e9<\/a>. It\u2019s located in The Village and the breakfast burrito is a perfect start to the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hot tip: <\/strong><\/em>If you\u2019re hanging for a caffeine fix, there are plenty of great options around town \u2013 Anson Coffee (which is grown locally) has free coffee tasting every Sunday from 11am in the Village Centre.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\nBefore dinner, stop in for a cocktail at MiniBar \u2013 Norfolk\u2019s funkiest bar! It\u2019s based on an eclectic Berlin bar build and furnished from Norfolk found objects.
\nPerfection on a plate is an understatement when you visit Norfolk Blue Restaurant Grill & Bar<\/a>! They specialise in Norfolk Blue beef, a unique breed of cattle produced on their very own 100 Acre farm. Be sure to order the Norfolk Blue Beef Ribs<\/i>, it\u2019s heaven, although not for the faint hearted. If you can squeeze in dessert (and who can\u2019t?), I recommend getting down and dirty with the Bounty Chocolate Flan<\/i>.<\/p>\n

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\nWhat about the best places to shop?<\/strong>
\nMax\u2019s Department Store<\/a> is a must! It has been operating on Norfolk Island for 40 years and it\u2019s a great place to stock up on perfume and cosmetics \u2013 TAX FREE.<\/p>\n

Stop by at Craig\u2019s Knitwear for beautiful imported knits. A bulk of their stock is imported from Europe, the UK and North America.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for some new bling, be sure to drop in to Diamonds Exclusive<\/a> \u2013 they are the only premium jewellers and diamond merchants on Norfolk Island. Oh la la.<\/p>\n

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Yep, cows are a bit of a theme here!<\/p><\/div>\n

What other activities do you recommend for visitors to Norfolk Island?<\/strong>
\nNorfolk Island is truly a beautiful place! Make sure you stop by and soak in the historical sights of Kingston. Emily Bay is also a beautiful spot and great for swimming and snorkelling in the warmer months. For the wino\u2019s, Two Chimneys Wines<\/a> is a must do, it\u2019s Norfolk Islands first and only Winery.<\/p>\n

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\nWhere did you stay?<\/strong>
\nSouth Pacific Resort Hotel<\/a> is located super close to The Village on Taylors Road. The penthouse is spacious and very modern with all the special touches of a city hotel including robes and slippers.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re looking for a holiday where you can truly escape the rat race and relax, Norfolk Island ticks all the right boxes. Don\u2019t forget to hire a car; it\u2019s the perfect way to see all this beautiful Island has to offer. Many accommodation options have this included so it\u2019s super easy!<\/div>\n
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And lastly, what is your number one travel tip for visitors to Norfolk Island?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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