Norfolk Island’s volcanic origins are evidenced by its rock pools, which were formed from lava beds and eroded lava tunnels. One such rock pool is Crystal Pool, which is located at Point Ross on the south-western end of the island.
Access to the area is difficult; the journey down is partly by rope. The island’s visitor information centre recommends that sightseers check the condition of the pools from the cliff top or check with a local guide before venturing down.
The stamps, designed by Sharon Rodziewicz of the Australia Post Design Studio, present Crystal Pool in both a calm and swell-filled state.
Stamp photographs are by Ian Rolfe of Southern Lightscapes and the minisheet photograph is by Matt Fieldes.
Products released in this issue
- Minisheet
- First day cover (blank, gummed, minisheet)
Technical specifications
- Issue date
- 17 July 2018
- Issue withdrawal date
- 31 January 2018
- Denominations
- 1 x $1, 1 x $2
- Stamp design
- Sharon Rodziewicz
- Product design
- Sharon Rodziewicz
- Printer
- RA Printing
- Paper - gummed
- Tullis Russell
- Printing process
- Offset lithography
- Stamp size
- 37.5mm x 26mm
- Minisheet size
- 135mm x 80mm
- Perforations
- 13.86 x 14.6
- Sheet layout
- Module of 50
- FDI postmark
- Norfolk Island NSW 2899
- FDI withdrawal date
- 15 August 2018
On a calm, clear day, at low tide, Crystal Pool is a popular location for swimming and snorkelling, due to its crystal clear water and plentiful reef fish.
When conditions are rough, or during high tide, the pool is transformed by large swells and crashing waves, precluding recreational swimming and even washing some stingrays in from the ocean.
This content was produced at the time of the stamp issue release date and will not be updated.
