Low riskOceania · Australia and New ZealandNorfolk Island Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Norfolk Island carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine vaccines
Make sure you're up-to-date on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles.
COVID-19
Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Norfolk Island age 1 and older. Special dosing may be needed for infants, those with allergies, or high-risk travelers.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Norfolk Island.
Measles
Measles cases are rising worldwide. All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.
Typhoid
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers to Norfolk Island, especially if staying with friends/relatives or visiting rural areas.
Rabies
Rabid dogs are uncommon in Norfolk Island. Consider pre-travel rabies vaccination if you'll have high-risk animal contact or limited access to medical care.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for Norfolk Island. However, it's required if you're coming from a country with yellow fever risk, including airport layovers over 12 hours.
Disease risks
Norfolk Island travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to Norfolk Island?▼
For travel to Norfolk Island, Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles and Typhoid are recommended; Rabies and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in Norfolk Island?▼
No — Norfolk Island is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to Norfolk Island?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, Norfolk Island is currently rated low risk. Norfolk Island carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.