Everyone knows the story of the infamous Mutiny on the Bounty, but did you know that Norfolk Island is mutiny-central? Descendants of the mutineers settled on Norfolk and Pitcairn and many of the islanders you'll see on Norfolk today are related to the protagonists in this gripping story.
One of Australia's top five tourist attractions (ranked by TripAdvisor) is the painting called Fletcher's Mutiny Cyclorama-- a 360° panoramic depiction of how the world's most famous maritime mutiny created the Norfolk Island community. The Cyclorama transports you back to the 18th century and immerses you in the dramatic story of the Norfolk people and the Bounty.
The Queen Victoria Garden honours the monarch who gave the Bounty story its happy ending here on Norfolk Island. It boasts a picturesque rotunda, fascinating exotic and native plants, and sculptural installations by local artists.
Admire Norfolk's diverse artistic talent at Gallery Guava -- a little jewel-box of a gallery brimming with paintings, bone carvings, ceramics, glassware, jewellery and prints all inspired by Norfolk's natural beauty and mystique. This is a self-guided tour.