Is there a travel ban to Norfolk Island?

Travellers from New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia are free to enter Norfolk Island without quarantine as long as they have not come from any declared COVID-19 hotspots.

Due to a recently identified cluster of COVID-19 cases, visitors from South Australia may not travel to Norfolk Island. Residents and essential services personnel may travel provided they have not been in any hotspot areas or show symptoms of COVID-19 but must get tested and quarantine for 14 days. This restriction will be reviewed on Thursday, 3 December 2020.

A Norfolk Island Entry Pass is currently required for all travel to the island. Visitors must fill out and submit an application 24 to 72 hours before their departure. An application is required for each traveller in the group, including children. For more information on travel to Norfolk Island, the Entry Pass form and the latest COVID-19 information, please visit norfolkisland.com.au.

I live on Norfolk Island. What restrictions are there on the island?

Social distancing measures are being taken on the island including the following:

• A number of outlets are closed including restaurants, gyms and shops (with the exception of grocery shops and post office)
• Social distancing rules apply:
  • 1.5m between people outdoors and 4 sqm between people indoors
  • No more than 3 people in a vehicle
  • Residents returning to the island and their families must self-isolate for two weeks

Are there restrictions on access to Norfolk Island National Park for those on the island?

The national park remains open. However, to protect staff and visitors the Visitor Centre is closed until further notice.

Are there any changes to staff operations?

Staff are operating on a business as usual basis with measures in place to ensure social distancing rules are followed.

Has the travel ban to the island impacted on any Parks Australia work?

Several research projects have been put on hold due to the ban on travel to the island for non-essential staff. These include coral reef surveys, boo book owl surveys and other minor university surveys as well.

How will you communicate to the public, community, residents and visitors?

There will be notifications here on the Norfolk Island National Park website and Facebook page and through Parks Australia social media channels. You can also stay up to date via the Norfolk Island Emergency Management (EMNI) Facebook page.