About this tour
This three-hour Norfolk Island tour combines working farm heritage with commercial horticulture. You'll meet Shire horses and watch them work with a local trainer, explore a palm nursery that supplies international markets, wander through a hydroponic home garden belonging to Bounty Mutineer descendants (with afternoon tea included), and finish at the island's liqueur factory for tastings. The itinerary blends rural history with contemporary island agriculture.
Highlights
- Shire horse demonstration and meet the working animals
- Palm nursery exporting to global markets
- Hydroponic home garden tour with afternoon tea
- Bounty Mutineer descendant family property
- Liqueur factory tasting and production insight
- Local farm guide shares agricultural knowledge
What to expect
You'll travel between four distinct stops across the island's agricultural sector. At the first farm, a trainer works with Shire horses, explaining traditional farming methods and their role today. The palm nursery showcases commercial-scale tropical plant growing for export. The hydroponic garden is a private residence where you'll have time to explore the innovative growing systems before settling in for afternoon tea. Throughout, your guide contextualises Norfolk Island's farming past and present. The tour concludes at the liqueur factory with tastings of locally-made products.
Good to know
Afternoon tea is included. Comfortable walking shoes recommended for garden and nursery sections. The tour suits all fitness levels and accommodates prams, strollers, and specialised infant seats. Service animals welcome. Public transport nearby if needed.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.