Join our small group tour and experience the absolute uniqueness that is ‘The Chathams’. Trees that lean one way, rugged landscapes containing an array of volcanic formations, ancient forest remnants, rolling farmland, sandy beaches, abundant oceans and spectacular ever-changing scenery. The isolation, moody climate and history that includes Moriori, Māori, sealers, whalers, missionaries, farmers and settlers gives them a strong community spirit. From Hawke’s Bay we’ll fly, via Wellington, into the Chatham Islands where our home for the next 7 nights will be Hotel Chatham. During our visit, we’ll explore the whole island. Highlights will include the views from the 200m high Rangi Ika Cliffs, the life size statue of Tommy Solomon, the last known full blooded Moriori, visit Blind Jim’s Creek and search the coastline for fossilized shark’s teeth. Also, the beautiful Hapupu National Reserve Moriori Tree Cravings, enormous Basalt Columns, Port Munning Seal Colony, Kaingaroa Fishing Village and much, much more. The warmth of the local hospitality is legendary and the quality of the seafood will astound you. This is a bucket-list trip for many and we can’t wait to show you around.
Make it memorable
Chatham Islands
Date
January 16, 2025
Cost
Patron: Twin Share $6,585.00 | Single shared facilities $6,225.00 | Single Room $9,665.00. Member: Twin Share $7,250.00 | Single shared facilities $6,850.00 | Single Room $10,635.00
Payment
$1,500.00 upon booking, balance due by Friday 29th November
Price Includes
Door to door transport, accommodation x7, breakfast x7, morning tea x4, lunch x4, afternoon tea x4, dinner x7, flights
Tour No.
11625
- Travel Insurance
This Tour requires participants to have travel insurance. We are happy to arrange this for you, please let us know if you need to arrange travel insurance.
- Physical Activity Level
The 3 Physical Activity Level indicators are:
GENTLE | ABLE | ACTIVE
Where any of these indicators appear within a tour description, please refer to the following criteria;GENTLE
- Get on/off coaches, boats & trains unaided
- Be able to participate in small walks, at a gentle pace, for 10 – 15 minutes on mostly level ground
- Climb the occasional flight of stairs
- Be able to stand for up to 15 minutes
ABLE
- Get on/off transportation unaided (possibly including small planes, helicopters etc.)
- Be able to participate in walks, at a relaxed pace, for up to 30 minutes
- Climb a flight of stairs or incline
- Be able to stand for up to 30 minutes
- Walk confidently over uneven ground or undulating surfaces
ACTIVE
- Get on/off transportation unaided
- Be able to participate in walks, at a relaxed pace, for up to 60 minutes without having to rest
- Climb a flight of stairs or incline
- Be able to stand for up to 30 minutes at a time
- Walk confidently over uneven ground or undulating surfaces
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