NOC the Rock – Norfolk Ocean Challenge

Come and join us for NOC the Rock – Norfolk Ocean Challenge in January 2025. Sponsored by Ocean Gas, NOC the Rock – Norfolk Ocean Challenge is a 3 day outrigger canoeing event hosted by the Norfolk Island Wa’a Outrigger Club. The week kicks off on Sunday afternoon with an opening ceremony which includes the event blessing and a Welcome Fish Fry. It’s a chance to mingle with the locals and other crews before racing commences on Monday. Monday’s planned race is the 26km V6 Round Island Iron Marathon. Wednesday is the 12km V6 Iron event, with a presentation evening held at the Norfolk Island Leagues Club. Friday’s scheduled events are the V1 & V6 sprints held in Emily Bay. Then come and join the closing festivities including presentation and 2 course Island style dinner. Gather your crew and book your spots for a week of paddling fun, spaces are strictly limited. Race registration and fees are direct to AOCRA, supporters packs are available for family and friends, enquire for details

7 nights departing Brisbane
11 – 18 January 2025
Stay at Daydreamer Apartments in a 1 bedroom apartment from AU$1850pp twin share
Stay at Daydreamer Apartments in a 2 bedroom apartment from AU$1570pp quad share
Stay at Aloha Apartments in a 1 bedroom apartment from AU$2089pp twin share
Stay at Aloha Apartments in a 2 bedroom apartment from AU$1860pp quad share
Stay at Poinciana Cottages in a 1 bedroom cottage from AU$2139pp twin share
Stay at Ocean Breeze Cottages in a 1 bedroom cottage from AU$2020pp twin share
Stay at Whispering Pines Cottages in a 2 bedroom cottage from AU$1700pp quad share

7 nights departing Sydney
12 – 19 January 2025
Stay at Daydreamer Apartments in a 1 bedroom apartment from AU$1950pp twin share
Stay at Daydreamer Apartments in a 2 bedroom apartment from AU$1650pp quad share
Stay at Aloha Apartments in a 1 bedroom apartment from AU$2170pp twin share
Stay at Aloha Apartments in a 2 bedroom apartment from AU$1940pp quad share
Stay at Poinciana Cottages in a 1 bedroom cottage from AU$2229pp twin share
Stay at Ocean Breeze Cottages in a 1 bedroom cottage from AU$2105pp twin share
Stay at Whispering Pines Cottages in a 2 bedroom cottage from AU$1780pp quad share

Please note: a $200 deposit is required at time of booking


Race registration and fees are direct to AOCRA. Registration is AU$440 per paddler and includes:

• Canoe hire with life jackets, tow ropes & transport
• Entry to all 4 main events
  • 26km V6 Round Island Iron Marathon
  • 12km V6 Iron
  • V6 Sprints
  • V1 Sprints
• Support boats, operators & fuel for open water race days
• Jet skis, operators & fuel for open water race days
• Crane hire for pier launches
• Event site fees
• Opening Ceremony (includes event blessing & Welcome Fish Fry)
• Mid distance presentation night at the Norfolk Island Leagues Club
• Closing Ceremony (includes presentation, 2 course Island style dinner & entertainment)

• Return airfares inclusive of airline taxes
• 7 Nights accommodation
• 7 Days car hire including insurance, one car per unit. Petrol is additional
• Return Norfolk Island airport transfers
• Half day Island Orientation Tour