Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01891:body:0:p83
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01891
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 238003–241028

Jean Rice Architect | CONTEXT | GML Heritage

The KAVHA site is a fundamental part of the Norfolk Island tourism industry; a must-see attraction which
is included in virtually every tourist visit. Many Norfolk Island people participate in the tourism industry;
often on a part-time or casual basis, depending on seasonality, visitation levels and the nature of tourism
events. It is not uncommon to see the same person appear in multiple roles.

Tourist numbers have declined generally over the last decade, but there has been some recent
improvement, likely the result of effective marketing by the Norfolk Island Tourism Board. There is a
Norfolk Island Tourism Strategic Plan 2013-2023 which recognises the importance of the KAVHA site and
acknowledges the need for greater focus on niche markets, development of new products and
experiences, and the role of cultural tourism. At present, the tourism offer available at the KAVHA site is
dated in style and limited in range—providing considerable opportunity for development of new products
and support for the directions of the Norfolk Island Tourism Strategic Plan.

There are limited facilities available for tourist activities within the KAVHA site. There is no formal structure
for engagement with participants in the tourism industry in order to identify and address issues. There are
considerable opportunities for new tourism based commercial activities, ranging from food and beverage
outlets to accommodation, events, or shared information and interpretive resources.

The golf course has potential to be included and more actively managed as part of the 'tourism' offer
within the KAVHA site.

Authorised Version F2016L01891 registered 09/12/2016

6.10 Museum and Research Centre

The Norfolk Island Museum presents exhibitions at four locations: the Pier Store, No.10 Quality Row, the
Commissariat Store and the HMS Sirius exhibition in the former Protestant Chapel. The Norfolk Island
Museum also conducts a number of activities, including tag-along tours, and manages three significant
collections:

° the Norfolk Island Museum Trust collection comprises objects from the Norfolk Island Historical
Society, particularly artefacts that relate to the Norfolk Island story since 1856;

° the KAVHA collection comprises more than 14,000 artefacts recovered from the KAVHA site during
conservation works and archaeological investigations; and

° the HMS Sirius collection includes approximately 6000 artefacts recovered during official maritime
archaeology projects undertaken between 1983 and 2002.

The Norfolk Island Museum Trust collection is owned by the Norfolk Island administration, whereas the
KAVHA and HMS Sirius collections are owned by the Australian Government. The KAVHA and HMS
Sirius collections are each subject to a Memorandum of Understanding between the Australian
Government and the Norfolk Island Government (formerly ANI in the case of the KAVHA collection).

The Norfolk Island Research and Information Centre at No. 9 Quality Row is open