Emily Bay
A shallow bay beside Kingston, sheltered by coral reefs and pine forest. Its calm, green water makes it the island's best beach for swimming and snorkelling.
Emily Bay lies at the southeastern end of the historic area. A coral reef on the outside blocks the waves, so the bay inside is shallow and calm, with turquoise-green water and tall Norfolk Island pines behind it. It is considered the most beautiful beach on the island. The bay has a floating pontoon, which suits family swimming and snorkelling, and you can take a glass-bottomed boat tour to see the reef. There are no lifeguards, so watch for undercurrents at the mouth of the bay when the tide is going out. Picnic areas and toilets are provided, and entry is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Slaughter Bay
- Norfolk Island Museum
- Norfolk Island Cemetery
- Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area
- Queen Elizabeth Lookout
- Fletcher's Mutiny Cyclorama
- Burnt Pine
- Hundred Acres Reserve