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Norfolk Island - Convicts, Mutineers & Redemption

<p><em>"I took possession of this isle and named it Norfolk Isle in honour of that noble family"</em> (an entry from James Cook's journal) - Norfolk Island played a large part in Australia’s early

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"I took possession of this isle and named it Norfolk Isle in honour of that noble family" (an entry from James Cook's journal) - Norfolk Island played a large part in Australia’s early colonial history. This tropical Island was a penal settlement as well as being home to the descendants of the Bounty mutineers. We explore the geography and history of the island.

DELIVERY MODE

  • Online

SUGGESTED READING

  • Norfolk Island, Jean Edgecombe, 1991
  • Dark Paradise, Robert Macklin, Hachette Australia, 2013

COURSE OUTLINE

  • Pier Store Museum – All about the Mutiny on the Bounty
  • Pitcairn Settlers Village – Built by George Bailey and Emily Christian
  • Captain Cook Lookout – View of Cook’s landing point.
  • National Park – Established in 1984.
  • Cascade Pier – The northern pier used when Kingston pier is inaccessible.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Should have a greater understanding of travel in Norfolk Island.

Almis Simans

Almis is an avid traveller who has walked many of the traditional European trails. Making the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain inspired Almis to write Santiago – Walking the Pilgrim...

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