Useful Information

Power Supply

On Pitcairn Island they use 3 pin type of plug (as shown)

The output is 240 Volts with a Frequency of 50 Hertz.

Note: all power is provided by a generator which operates only 9 hours per day.

International and National Dialing Codes

Pitcairn Island has the Inmarsat "mini-M" telephone system.
This system uses the British Telecom Earth Station in New Zealand.
Inmarsat "mini-M" - available 24 hours/day:

Telephone numbers in the Satellite Station
Public telephone:              + 872 762337766
Control Room telephone:   + 872 762337765
Fax:                                + 872 762337767
Note: The satellite station is usually unattended, but there is an answering machine for phone calls. The satellite station is checked for calls at 20:00, 00:00 and 05:00 GMT. There might be someone there at those times.

Climate	Pitcairn Island has a mild to warm climate.
	Summer Autumn winter Spring	June to August - average day time temperature 27ºC September to November - average day time temperature 24ºC December to February - average day time temperature 19ºC March to May - average day time temperature 23ºC
	Temperatures in summer can reach as high as 33ºC and in winter as low as 13ºC It rains an average of 130mm each month.

Currency	The New Zealand Dollar is the legal tender of Pitcairn Island. There are 100 cents to the Dollar.

	Notes are issued in denominations of	$100 $50 $20 $10 $5	Coins are issued in denominations of	$2 $1 50c 20c 10c 5c
	Traveller's cheques in NZ Dollars can be exchanged at the Island Secretary's Office. Credit cards are not accepted on the island and there are NO ATMs.

What to wear

On Pitcairn Island it is normal to wear informal western style dress. Due to the heavy rainfall on the island waterproof clothing is advisable. As you are likely to go most places on foot, good quality hiking boots are also recommended.

Visas

International visitors to Pitcairn Island need to be in possession of a valid passport and must apply in writing for a licence to land and reside. It should be noted that it may take up to six months for approval to be received due to the remoteness of the Island. Applications for a Licence to land and reside can be obtained by clicking here. Special Note: There is no scheduled forms of transport to the island, you must either charter a vessel or catch a ride on a passing ship.

Health

Registered medical practitioners are employed on the island from time to time for periods of between two and six months. At other times the general health of the community is in the care of a registered nurse working out of the community's Health Centre. Medical travel insurance is essential, if you can find a company to provide cover for this remote location.