Norfolk Island; A volcanic outcrop about 8km long and 5km wide. Norfolk Island is located approx 1600km to the South East of Sydney, about 2 and a half hours flying time from Sydney. Norfolk Island is the size of a small country town but has its own Government, Customs service and Laws. Norfolk has a population of around 1800 that can rise to 3500 in the peak tourist season. The Island claims to be virtually Pollution free, Tax free, and Crime free. Norfolk Island is classified as a Territory "under the authority" of Australia but receives NO money from Australia except some funding to maintain the Historic Convict buildings at Kingston and to manage the National Park.