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1856 The Untold Story

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Destination: Norfolk Island, Norfolk Island, Norfolk Island
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  • 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Norfolk Island
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

On 8 June 1856 a total of 194 people, descendants from the Bounty, arrived on Norfolk Island from Pitcairn Island aboard the Morayshire. This consisted of 40 men, 47 women, 54 boys, and 53 girls. They arrived in cold, wet blustery conditions. Few had ever been to sea before, They were seasick, homesick, and heartsick. The journey of 6,00 km / 3,700 miles took five weeks. They arrived to a recently abandoned penal settlement set aside for the ‘worst of the worst’ it was full of ghosts and memories. It was a large and frightening testimony of man’s inhumanity to man. The 1856 untold story will follow their journey in the World Heritage Listed Kingston area.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
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Pass By: Kingston Pier, Kingston, Norfolk Island Australia

The 1856 untold story sound and light show will follow the journey of the Bounty descendants from Pitcairn Island through the World Heritage Listed Kingston area. Baunti Tours will bring the past to life with an audio aboard their coach, recounting stories of the families, where they lived and how they adapted to their new life on Norfolk Island. This 1.15 hour tour is very evocative.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • On board commentary
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    79c Taylors Rd, Burnt Pine 2899, Norfolk Island
    Traveler pickup is offered
    Please visit the Baunti Tours office before your tour to confirm your departure time and exchange your voucher for a ticket.


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    1 hour 15 minutes

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    Verily_J

    04 Jan, 2024

    Unfortunately it was canceled the day of the tour and we weren't able to rebook the tour before we left. We heard from others that it was very good so we were sorry to have missed it.

    retiree2018

    08 Oct, 2022

    This was a wonderful experience. Very fitting to the rather mournful theme which allowed reflection of how the Pitcairners lived and the difficulties they faced.

    stephen m

    16 Nov, 2021

    For a very relaxing and layback holiday, Norfolk Island is a good destination. The locals are very nice and accommodating.

    John M

    29 Feb, 2020

    The entire tour is conducted at night via one of the Baunti buses, with the subjects being lit up from floodlights on the bus. Many, many totally unknown facts about the early island (unknown to me anyway) are related on the tour, including the fact that some of the houses on Quality Row were burnt down in a protest against the NSW government in the early 1900's. This is a new, but well presented, most worthwhile tour. Lots to be learned from it.

    AndrewM1968

    31 Aug, 2019

    Run by Baunti Escapes. A journey back in time. Climb around the tour bus in Burnt Pine settlement and travel down to Kingston where you will here the stories of arrival of the Pitcairn people on Norfolk Island in 1856 - their experiences, what happened when the arrived and the first few years of their lives in a new home. Norfolk Island is full of history and this gives an excellent insight in the beginnings of the current settlement - not to be missed if you are a history buff or what to understand the place of Norfolk Island in today's world and the shaping of the culture of Norfolk Island. Well worth the hour.

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    Worth the trip even on a cold and drizzly night.

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