Norfolk Island - Convicts, Mutineers & Redemption

"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.