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DiscoverTheChathamIslands .co.nz www. CHATHAM ISLAND Maps kindly supplied by Kiwimaps www.kiwimaps.co.nz Rekohu/Wharekauri I H J 4 1 Rekohu-Wharekauri our Chatham Islands adventure holiday will be a journey of discovery. You will take a step back in time, to Yhow life used to be. Prepare to be surprised as these mysterious islands yield up their secrets. Landscapes with 2 volcanic peaks thrusting up out of rolling peatland, forest topped towering seacliffs, the vast expanse of Te Whanga, endless kilometres of sandy beaches and the ever present ocean. Situated in the South Pacific Ocean, about 800km east of Christchurch, the Chatham Islands are New Zealand’s most 3 easterly region. An archipelago of 11 islands, only Pitt and Chatham are inhabited, by about 600 people. Meet the Chatham Islanders; people who remain true to themselves while extending warm hospitality to visitors. Visit PUBLIC heritage sites and learn of our fascinating history shaped ACCESS by years of isolation; Moriori, Maori, sealers, whalers, WALKING missionaries, farmers and settlers. TRACKS See for yourself the strange and beautiful Chatham Island plants. Although some of our rare birds are protected on 1 Nikau Bush Conservation Area Walk Rekohu-Wharekauri island sanctuaries, you can readily find others in bush, on A bush track that takes you through forest roadsides and beaches. Walk through our forests, expansive glades and impressive regeneration beneath wetlands and conservation areas. Venture to Pitt Island, even the towering nikau palms. 1 hour loop walk. B C K E G more remote and surprisingly different from Chatham Island. Share in the bounty of our oceans; crayfish, paua, kina and JM Barker (Hapupu) National Historic 2 blue cod, which also help sustain our economy. Then relax Reserve Walk and absorb the peace and tranquillity of the Chatham Islands. One of the only two national historic reserves in New Zealand, Hapupu protects rakau Discover the Chatham Islands – history, heritage and nature. momori (Moriori tree carvings). The walk F Adventure holidays don’t get much better than this. through the bush takes you past some of the unique rakau momori. 20 minute loop walk. A OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE VISITOR OFFICIAL A brief history of the Chatham Islands 3 Henga Scenic Reserve Walk The last major Pacific Islands to be settled, the Chatham This track requires a good level of fitness Islands are thought to have been first occupied by and takes you through regenerating kopi and mahoe forest before descending onto coastal Polynesians about 800 to 1000 years ago. In isolation they dunes. Beautiful coastal views on this 1hour developed a unique culture and became a people who call 30 minute loop track. themselves Moriori. They named their island home Rekohu, and developed a sacred covenant of peace, which has remained unbroken for 600 years - a world record for peace 4 Ocean Mail Scenic Reserve Walks keeping! Ocean Mail Scenic Reserve has a variety of Reasons to visit The Chatham Islands were discovered by Europeans in 1791 walks. The beach is accessible at the shelter 5 and picnic tables. by the English ship HMS Chatham. European settlement the Chatham Islands dates from the early 1800’s with sealers, then whalers and Aster Walk: A 20 minute return walk to see farmers. the Chatham Island swamp aster in flower Home of unique Chatham between November and March. A 2 hour 30 Later Ngati Tama and Ngati Mutunga arrived, and made their Islands birds and plants minute lake track takes you through the vast home on these islands they called Wharekauri. expanse of this valuable wetland. WAITANGI Merging their heritage and living together on this remote Visit significant sites of Wetland Walk: A 15 minute loop walk to view peat lakes and wetland vegetation. outpost; these people are the Chatham Islanders. history and heritage 5 Rangaika/Thomas Mohi Tuuta Scenic Chatham Islands Tourism Development Office Learn about the ancient Reserve Moriori covenant of peace This track requires a good level of fitness. For information, trip planning and advice contact the On the 6 hour return walk you will take Chatham Islands Tourism Development office. We have local Go fishing and hunting in views north east across the ocean to PITT ISLAND knowledge and information to make your planning easier. Kaingaroa and west to Port Hutt and if the Rangihaute/Rangiauria • Itinerary planning and information day is clear you will have magic views of Pitt Enjoy rugged and awe inspiring Island and the smaller outer isles. • Assistance with accommodation, transport, landscapes tours and activities D • Free maps and weather information Some other places of Interest: Meet the people of the • Local information: events, restaurants and more. Chatham Islands • Kaingaroa Village • Blind Jims’ • Chudleigh Conservation Area For further reading on the Chatham Islands we recommend First place in the world to • Hapupu Dune Walk the following books: greet the new dawn • Museum • Owenga Village • Chatham Islands Heritage and Conservation. • Bird life on Waitangi-Tuku Road Canterbury University Press. ISBN 9781877257780. • Tommy Solomon Statue* D This book can be ordered from any good book store. • TV Studio • Waitangi Beach Sand Dunes • Discover the Chatham Islands – First to see the sun. • Waitangi Township Cherry Lawrie and Jocelyn Powell. ISBN 0975099191. • Waitangi West Beach This book can be purchased on the Chatham Islands. • Stone Cottage* • Seal Colony* Tourism Development Office • Basalt Columns* a: PO Box 65, CHATHAM ISLANDS Rekohu-Wharekauri p: 0508 CHATHAMS (0508 242 8426) *Sites are on private property, and there are many e: [email protected] more places of interest to visit - ask your host for w: www.discoverthechathamislands.co.nz more details. Contact the Department of Conservation or the Look us up on FaceBook,Twitter and YouTube. Chatham Islands Tourism Development Office regarding information on suitable cycle tracks. Current as at January 2018 Awarakau Lodge The Landing Retreat Waitangi Seafoods Awatotara Bush Coastal - Accommodation Experience - Accommodation - Shops + Services Waling Track - Attraction Geology Excursions Chatham Islands -Island Tours Luxurious accommodation with the most Relax with your hosts at this lovely seaside Waitangi Seafood’s is the Chatham Islands Endemic plants & birdlife specific to this stunning sea views you may ever see. setting at Kaingaroa. wholly owned and operated fish processor area. Reasonable fitness required. Seasonal Come ride and explore the amazing stable General Visitor Information and exporter. Chatham Albatross visits – January – March eastern edge of the Zealandia continent! We Nestled on a working farm just metres from Enjoy spectacular coastline walks, explore incorporated with a visit to renowned Taiko offer occasional six-day excursions to the the sea, explore the rugged coastline and A the settlement, surrounds and history of this I A trip to the Chatham Islands is not complete Camp, the hub of the Taiko Trust operation. Chatham Islands (when the rocks are at their farm then be entertained by Greg Horler and Greg and Rosemarie Horler fascinating location on your own or arrange a without seafood! North Road, Waitangi Liz and Bruce Tuanui Jim & Sally Muirson best). Our experienced geologists (Hamish his wife Rosemarie who is a 6th generation Waitangi - Tuku Road, Waitangi guided sightseeing tour. p: 03 3050 341 Waitangi - Tuku Road, Waitangi Please make enquiries to: Kaingaroa Road, Kaingaroa Door sales of the freshest & tastiest fish - Campbell and Chris Adams) have been Chatham Islander. p: 03 3050 176 e: [email protected] p: 03 3050 351 Hotel Chathams, Flowerpot Bay Fishing and hunting trips a speciality. p: 03 3050 022 chilled or frozen. Kina also available. Ready running tours to the Chathams since 2002. Local Time Driving Tips All meals, tours and rental vehicles are e: [email protected] e: [email protected] for cooking or pre packed to take home. Open: By appointment e: [email protected] Lodge or Hamish Campbell The Chatham Islands is the first Roads are well formed and available. w: www.awarakau-lodge.nz w: chathamexperience.co.nz w: taikotrust.org.nz Please note that no geological experience is p: 027 2218817 required, but a certain level of fitness is: you Bookings essential Tours by arrangement e: [email protected] inhabited place in the world to maintained, however most Bookings essential must be able to traverse a wire fence in less Bookings essential see the rising sun each day. roads have loose gravel so than 20 seconds. Local time is 45 minutes ahead take care when driving, as of mainland New Zealand and dust, children, stock and motor Chatham Island Tour Specialist observes the same daylight bikes are common. At night Black Robin Homestays The Ultimate Hideaway Waitangi Store Merv’s Chatham Island savings start and finish dates. you may encounter wandering - Accommodation - Accommodation - Shops + Services Tours stock. Please adhere to the speed signs and for additional Situated in Waitangi. A homestay that guests Overlooking beautiful Kaingaroa Harbour, Centrally located in Waitangi with convenient We specially charter a 50 passenger Convair Travel keep returning to. Lovely harbour views, large enjoy a relaxing self catering holiday. hours. aircraft for direct flights from Manapouri Scheduled domestic flights are safety we strongly recommend ensuite rooms and the most delicious home Airport to the Chatham Islands during the provided by Air Chathams a maximum speed of 40km in Fishing, diving or just beach walking. Waitangi store has all your needs covered, cooked meals. B J including all your usual grocery and food month of January each year. (www.airchathams.co.nz. towns and 60km on the open Visit the local seal colony and Sunderland Edward and Lynn will host and entertain you. Lynn and Edward Fraser Chris Morrison & Clare Docherty requirements as well as a great range of local Waitangi - Wharf Road, Waitangi This 5 day – 4 nights on the Chatham’s allows In conjunction with Air Chathams and Hotel Phone 03 3050 209) from road.
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  • Portrayals of the Moriori People

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  • SEABIRDS RECORDED at the CHATHAM ISLANDS, 1960 to MAY 1993 by M.J

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