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Overview

The mountainous terrain and spectacular coastline of Norfolk Island provide many opportunities for scenic views from the island’s several lookouts. This stamp issue features the impressive views from two such lookouts, Queen Elizabeth Lookout and Captain Cook Lookout.

Technical specifications

Issue date25 July 2023
Issue withdrawal date1 February 2024
Denomination1 x $1.20, 1 x $2.40
Stamp designJason Watts, Australia Post Design Studio
Product designJason Watts, Australia Post Design Studio
Paper: gummedTullis Russell 104gsm Red Phosphor/Blue PVA Stamp Paper
PrinterSouthern Impact
Printing processOffset lithography
Stamp size (mm)37.5 x 26
Minisheet size (mm)135 x 80
Perforations13.86 x 14.6
Sheet layoutModule of 50
FDI postmarkNorfolk Island NSW 2899
FDI withdrawal date23 August 2023

Stamps in this issue

Queen Elizabeth Lookout

On the south coast, sweeping views from Queen Elizabeth Lookout include Georgian buildings of Kingston’s Quality Row, the Norfolk Island golf course, Nepean Island and Phillip Island. Queen Elizabeth II officially opened this lookout in 1974.

The stamp photograph is by Ian Beattie/AUSCAPE/Alamy Stock Photo.

$1.20

Captain Cook Lookout

Captain Cook Lookout on the north coast affords vistas of rugged cliffs and offshore formations such as Green Pool Stone, Cathedral Rock, Bird Rock and Elephant Rock. A stone obelisk marks the spot where Captain James Cook landed in 1774. A photograph of the obelisk features on the First Day Cover.

The stamp photograph is by Southern Lightscapes-Australia/Moment via Getty Images.

$2.40

Shop our stamp collectables

  • Set of Norfolk Island Lookouts Gummed Stamps

    Set of Norfolk Island Lookouts Gummed Stamps

    This set of stamps contains all two stamps from the Norfolk Island Lookouts stamp issue.

  • Norfolk Island Lookouts Minisheet

    Norfolk Island Lookouts Minisheet

    The Norfolk Island Lookouts minisheet consists of the two stamps from the issue incorporated into a miniature stamp sheet.

  • Gutter Strip of 10x $1.20 Queen Elizabeth Lookout Stamps

    Gutter Strip of 10x $1.20 Queen Elizabeth Lookout Stamps

    The gutter strip consists of 10x $1.20 Queen Elizabeth Lookout stamps from the Norfolk Island Lookouts stamp issue.

  • Gutter Strip of 10x $2.40 Captain Cook Lookout Stamps

    Gutter Strip of 10x $2.40 Captain Cook Lookout Stamps

    The gutter strip consists of 10x $2.40 Captain Cook Lookout stamps from the Norfolk Island Lookouts stamp issue.

Additional collectables:

  • Pictorial Envelope for the Norfolk Island Lookouts Stamp Issue

  • Norfolk Island Lookouts First Day Cover (Gummed Stamps)

  • Norfolk Island Lookouts First Day Cover (Minisheet)

This content was produced at the time of the stamp issue release date and will not be updated.

Related stamp issues

  • Norfolk Island: Historical Views

    Issue date: 19 January 2022

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  • Norfolk Island: Phillip Island Landscapes

    Issue date: 09 July 2019

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  • Norfolk Island Crystal Pool

    Issue date: 17 July 2018

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  • Norfolk Island Waterfalls

    Issue date: 17 January 2017

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