Chatham Islands Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
New Zealand's most remote group of inhabited islands
About Chatham Islands
The Chatham Islands consist of the main island, Chatham Island, with a population of 600, the smaller Pitt Island with about 40 inhabitants, and a number of rocky outcrops. Volcanic in origin, they form a unique and sensitive habitat that supports many rare and endangered species, especially birds, making it an interesting destination forbirdwatchingand for seeing flora that you won't encounter in the wild anywhere else in the world. The Chatham Islands have been described as being like mainland New Zealand was 30-40 years ago. This is a positive reflection on the way the locals take an interest in each other and in visitors to the islands, perhaps no surprise given the size and remoteness of the Chatham Islands. The archipelago is home to three cultures: Moriori, Maori and Pakeha (Europea
Top Attractions in Chatham Islands
Explore the best things to see and do in Chatham Islands:
- ★Admiral Gardens
- ★Art Gallery
- ★Basalt columns
- ★Caravan Bush
- ★German Mission House, aka Stone Cottage
- ★J.M. Barker (Hapupu) National Historic Reserve
- ★Kaingaroa
- ★Kopinga Marae
Where to Eat in Chatham Islands
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Dough 'n' Go
- 🍴Hotel Chatham Restaurant
- 🍴Kaingaroa Sports and Social Club
- 🍴River Onion Gallery and Cafe
- 🍴Waitangi Cafe
- 🍴Waitangi Store
Where to Stay in Chatham Islands
- 🏨Admiral Garden Cottage
- 🏨Awarakau Farmstays
- 🏨Black Robin Homestays
- 🏨Chatham Hideaway
- 🏨Chatham Rise Motel
- 🏨Flowerpot Bay Lodge
Chatham Islands Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: