Norfolk Island via Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand has been selected by the Australian Government to operate air services from both Brisbane and Sydney to Norfolk Island.  Once only served by a Shorts flying boat service from Sydney, Norfolk Island is around 600 miles east of Australia (which it is part of) and has a population of just 2,000 souls.

The Australian services will complement Air New Zealand’s weekly flights between Auckland and Norfolk Island.  Air New Zealand Group General Manager Australasia, Bruce Parton, said: “Air New Zealand will now be flying five days a week into Norfolk Island from either Australia or New Zealand, with services on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.”

Mr Parton says the new services, utilising a 168-seat A320, are a good fit into the airline’s short haul schedule.  “We are excited about the opportunity to deliver our award-winning, uniquely Kiwi experience to customers who will be travelling with us between Australia and Norfolk Island.”

“Another benefit for our customers and Norfolk Island Tourism is our ability to offer dual destination travel – for example, Australian travellers will now be able to choose to visit both Norfolk Island and New Zealand on the same itinerary.” www.airnewzealand.co.uk

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