Australian Traveller
The best swimming spots on Norfolk Island 23 December 2020 . BY Eliza Sholly
We uncover the best swimming spots along the 32-kilometre coastline of Norfolk Island.
Norfolk Island remains one of Australia’s lesser-known island gems. Having quietly dodged the march of mass tourism, the island still boasts an array of uncrowded, pristine swimming spots and a mild sub-tropical climate to enjoy them in.
Here, our picks of the best places for a cooling dip on Norfolk Island – and the beaches that aren’t safe to swim at, but still worth a visit.
Emily Bay Lagoon
Emily Bay Lagoon is our pick of the bunch for swimming on Norfolk Island. Find sheltered reefs, calm horizons and aqua azure waters reminiscent of the Maldives. It’s renowned as one of the safest beaches in the world – and one of the top 10 beaches in Australia according to Trip Advisor.