Music Valley Online Tour
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Music Valley
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Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and unique history of Norfolk Island with our exclusive online tour.
Your host Jane Evans is a renowned Norfolk Islander, descended from the Tahitian women and European men of the Bounty Mutiny. Music Valley is her home, and she is the custodian of the valley’s many stories. Through this series of online videos, Jane leads you through the valley’s famous gardens, where ancient ruins and vibrant flora mingle with the sounds of seabirds and ocean swells. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a nature lover, this virtual experience will immerse you in a fascinating world where you will come to understand the true spirit of Norfolk Island and her people.
Get access to a collection of five videos sharing the wonders of Music Valley.
Five Fascinating Topics
Fibres
Learn about the many uses of natural fibres and experience Norfolk Island’s rich fibre culture, as Jane introduces us to the plants and techniques that can be used to make rope, bark cloth and woven items.
WW2 Army Huts
Step inside this eclectic family home that was constructed by joining three WW2 army huts together. Filled with family memories and mementos, this unique cottage has a fascinating tale to tell.
First Fleet Home
Explore this rare convict-era home, that was only rediscovered in 1974. It once belonged to Anne Harper, a convict and mother, who was the first European woman to own land on Norfolk Island.
Music Valley Garden
Wander around one of Norfolk’s most unique and revered gardens, where the property’s rich volcanic soil and microclimate have allowed some of the island’s largest and most rare plants to flourish.
Bubby’s Shed
Peek inside one of Norfolk’s most iconic sheds, which belonged to Jane’s late father, Bubby. The Shed is a treasure trove of objects and antiquities that reveal the island’s stories and cultural heritage.
Feedback from our Guests
“Jane was a wonderful charming host who shared her lived family cultural experience, guided us on a tour of this magic place with lovely gardens, artefacts, and ruins. Thoroughly recommended as a must do!”
— Terry Rushton
“Music Valley is unique, astonishingly beautiful, and full of hidden secrets. Jane invited us into a world where culture and history are alive and all around us. I highly recommend you spend some time at Music Valley if you want to see and feel the richness of Norfolk Island.”
— Veronique Kokonis
“This was a magical experience and a brief glimpse into one family’s life on Norfolk Island. This is a “must do” when visiting Norfolk Island so you are better able to comprehend the island’s history and culture.”
— Phill Cockayne