 Norfolk Island : Profile
Norfolk Island is an Australian Territory and is a small volcanic island lying midway between Australia and New Zealand. The island is visited mainly by Australian boats on their way to the South Pacific islands or by those sailing from New Zealand to New Caledonia and beyond. Norfolk Island does not have any safe harbour, and anchorage is off the island in open waters, either at Kingston (Southern side) or Cascade (Northern side). There are dinghy landings in both of these, but landing the dinghy can sometimes be very difficult. At a pinch, Ball Bay on the South East is sometimes used, however not recommended for the purposes of clearing Customs, as it is difficult and at times dangerous landing. None can be regarded as all-weather anchorages, therefore the boat should never be left unattended and one should go ashore only in settled weather. Yachts have been lost at Norfolk Island through ignoring this warning. It is also wise not to try and come into Kingston or any where near the island at night, as there are no lead lights or markers. There are some semi submerged rocks around close to the island, that can not be seen unless there is some white wash breaking around them. It is far safer to await daylight and work one's way in picking a deeper water aproach.
The climate is mild and subtropical, with a well-distributed rainfall. Summer winds are S to SE and winter winds W to SW. The cyclone season is December to March.
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