Slaughter Bay
A shallow bay with coral reefs beside Kingston pier, rich in coral and tropical fish. It is one of the island's best snorkeling spots.
Slaughter Bay lies right next to the western side of Emily Bay, and both are protected by the same coral reef. Over the reef flats you can see corals, sea urchins, and schools of tropical fish, and snorkeling is best at high tide. At the edge of the bay are remnants of an old salt works and a seawall built by convicts. There are no lifeguards and no equipment rental, so bring your own snorkeling gear. At low tide the reef flats are exposed, so be careful not to step on the coral.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Norfolk Island Museum
- Emily Bay
- Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area
- Queen Elizabeth Lookout
- Norfolk Island Cemetery
- Fletcher's Mutiny Cyclorama
- Burnt Pine
- Hundred Acres Reserve