Tropical Paradise at Gluten free in Norfolk Island

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Tropical Paradise at Gluten free in Norfolk Island

by Susan
(New Zealand)

Hi Lucy,

As promised here is some information on what is available "gluten free" in Norfolk.

We had a lovely relaxed time there and I was really impressed at the good availability of not only a complete Gluten free section in the one only supermarket, but found gluten free bread made to order at the Bakery in the supermarket mall and also at the Pizza place.

I had taken my own ( from Original Bread Co. - I love their bread!) and did wonder how zealous the Bakery, etc would be with flour fall out, baking so many other products. However I was told there are many coeliacs on the Island and the bread at the bakery looked an excellent size at only Aud$4.50 (Price In March 08 Subject To Change).

Norfolk Is. Coffee house did great Gluten free toasted sandwiches and a yummy chocolate brownie,

Cafe Tempo did divine salads and two varieties of friands as did The Olive.

It appeared all restaurants were able to adapt meals; the Garrison did two divine gluten free desserts and as this is where we coeliacs usually miss out, my husband kindly ordered the second choice so I got to try both!

Branka house and Dino's and Seaworld were lovely restaurants to go to and the island boasted it's own superb winery ( I did take my own crackers to this.)

Although I didn't have time to try them, I was told that Gillies Fish Shop did gluten free batter, etc and although a little apprehensive we did do one of the highly recommended Progressive dinners and I was given a gluten free platter of my own for "nibbles" at the first house and accommodated at every course, including even a self saucing pudding; this was with Bounty Excursions.

Something to be aware of now is that Air New Zealand don't do gluten free meals on this flight ( wonder if they do on longer hauls?) - only vegetarian. Personally I think this is lousy as coeliac is a medical condition whereas vegetarian, although valid to many, is a choice.

However I did discover in one of the food outlets in Auckland Airport that Wishbone Products do packaged gluten free sandwiches to take on plane - $6.50 though! (This Company do an excellent range of gluten free meals in my New World Supermarket for that quick treat!)

As a side line to all of the above and as my real extravagance in life is good perfumes the House of Perfumery in Norfolk has the most wonderful array at a fraction of the cost anywhere! An example is my two favourite Estee Lauder perfumes, usually about $ 150 plus were $56 and $ 72, as was my Lancôme Miracle only $50.(usually $ 135)

A truly good place to "relax", although March was certainly stifling with the extremity of humidity. A Sub tropic Pacific Island full of history.

Kind regards,

Sue

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