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Things to do
Chatham Islands

Tours, fishing and nature ยท Official websites

โš ๏ธ Timetables, prices and access conditions may change without notice, for reasons beyond our control (season, weather, decisions by operators, venues or local authorities). Before every trip, check the information with the relevant authorities and service providers.

๐ŸงญGuided tours2 activities
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Driftwood Eco Tours
Chatham Island

Small-group hosted tours over several days, exploring the nature, landscapes and history of the Chatham Islands.

Small groupNatureMulti-day
๐ŸŒOfficial websitedriftwoodecotours.co.nzโ†’
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Pitt Island Day Tour
Pitt Island

Guided day on Pitt Island with local guides: history, heritage and nature, run by Flowerpot Bay Lodge.

Pitt IslandGuidedDay trip
๐ŸŒOfficial websiteflowerpotlodge.co.nzโ†’
๐ŸŽฃSea & fishing1 activity
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Hotel Chatham tour desk
Waitangi

Fishing, guided walks and DOC-approved sightseeing tours, private or in groups.

FishingWalksGuided tours
๐ŸŒOfficial websitehotelchatham.co.nzโ†’
๐ŸŒฟNatural sites2 sites
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Ocean Mail Scenic Reserve
Chatham Island

Coastal reserve of native forest managed by the Department of Conservation, accessible on foot.

Native forestWalkFree
๐ŸŒOfficial websitedoc.govt.nzโ†’
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Hฤpลซpลซ (J.M. Barker) Historic Reserve
Chatham Island

National historic reserve protecting trees carved by the Moriori; guided visits only.

HeritageMorioriGuided visit
๐ŸŒOfficial websitedoc.govt.nzโ†’

Activities are mostly booked through the lodges and Hotel Chatham, which arrange guided tours, fishing and vehicle hire. Some sites, such as the basalt columns or the Hฤpลซpลซ reserve, are on private or protected land: check before you go.