Chatham Islands

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The Chatham Islands (Rekohu in the indigenous Moriori language and Wharekauri in Maori phrasebook|Māori) are the eastern-most settled islands in New Zealand. The islands lie 860 km east of Christchurch, in the middle of the "Roaring Forties". Steeped in culture and history and these islands are on the very edge of civilisation.

Chatham Islands Halal Travel Guide

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The Chatham Islands consist of the main island, Chatham Island, with a population of 600 and the smaller Pitt Island with about 40 inhabitants, and a number of rocky outcrops. Volcanic in origin and they form a unique and sensitive habitat that supports many rare and endangered species, especially birds, making it an interesting destination for birdwatching and 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. Thit is a positive reflection on the way the local residents 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 (European) – and there are attractions related to each of these, from rock carvings to fishing harbours.

Lying far out in the ocean and the islands are in their own time zone, 45 minutes ahead of New Zealand Time; the International Date Line zigzags eastward to place them on the same calendar day as the rest of New Zealand.

How is the Climate in Chatham Islands

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Infrastructure

Electricity on the Chatham Islands comes from a mix of diesel generators and wind turbines. Power is considerably more expensive than on mainland New Zealand.

There is a small primary school on Pitt Island and two small primary schools on Chatham Island. The largest is at Te One, with 52 students, and this has a community swimming pool. Most children go away to a secondary boarding school.

Local government is run by the Chatham Islands Council, with a few things run from Canterbury (New Zealand) | Canterbury. The MP for the Rongotai electorate (which covers southern and eastern Wellington City, including Wellington Airport) represents the islands in Parliament.

History

The original people of the islands are the Moriori, who were descended from the Maori of mainland New Zealand, but who developed their own culture and variant of the language. The Moriori first came to the island around 1500, and historians had thought that they had come directly from Polynesia. The Moriori had a pacifist culture and are known for their carvings of rocks and trees.

The first recorded European visit to the islands was in 1791, when the islands were claimed for Britain. They were named after the First Lord of the Admiralty, John Pitt, 2nd Earl of Chatham, but it's probably no coincidence that these visitors' ship was HMS Chatham, with a Thomas Pitt aboard.

In 1835 Maori settlers from the mainland arrived, and massacred and enslaved the Moriori. They remained enslaved until the 1860s. (German) settlers arrived in 1865, after an earlier failed attempt in the 1840s.

How to travel to Chatham Islands

Fly to Chatham Islands

The only way for visitors to get to the Chathams is via scheduled or chartered air service to Tuuta Airport GPS -43.8156,-176.4738}}. Air Chathams fly 4 days a week (6 days a week in summer), from either Christchurch, Auckland (weekly on Thursday, 2hr 15min, New Zealand#Money|$385 one way) or Wellington (1hr 30min, from $385 one way) (May 2023). The plane is based in the Chathams and flies to mainland New Zealand in the morning and then back to the Chathams in the afternoon. As it's part of New Zealand and there are no passport or visa requirements and no border controls on arrival from the mainland.

You should book or ensure lodging before you board a flight for the Chathams, as during the popular months of the tourism season (October to April) lodging can be severely limited. There are no same-day return flights, so you have to stay at least one night.

Although flying to the Chathams and back is not cheap, it is worth it. Even the mainland school groups that fly there for school camps and stay at Kopinga Marae get value for money by chartering a flight one way. Anyway, you don't have a choice on how you get there, unless you happen to own an aeroplane.

If you haven't organised land transport for your arrival you will have to walk, and it's a long way into town.

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There are freight shipping services to the Chatham Islands, but no passenger service.

Vessels can call at the Chathams and there are a number of safe harbours for shelter. Remember to notify the local policeman, or Ministry of Fisheries officer, if you are entering New Zealand via the Chathams. If you want a wharf berthage then call the local harbour master as you approach the Chathams.

How to get around In Chatham Islands

There is no bus or taxi service. You can probably arrange for your lodging provider to pick you up at the airport.

There are several businesses on Chatham Island that will rent you a vehicle. Do not expect the flashiest and latest, although they will be warranted and safe.

  • Hotel Chathams Offers a number of rental SUVs for their guests.
  • Chatham Automotive and Marine Waitangi Wharf, Owenga Road ☎ +64 3 3050093 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM–5PM Car and van rental.
  • Pitt Island is accessible by air from Chatham Island. See its listing in the See section below for details. It may also be feasible to arrange a trip by boat – ask locally.

What to see in Chatham Islands

The Chathams have some of the world's most rare and endangered birds, plants and insects. Scenery ranges from mountains (well... biggish hills anyway) to cliffs, sandy beaches to swampland, lakes and rivers to ocean vistas.

Basalt-columns-small - Basalt columns

Natural attractions

  • Basalt columns -43.80700, -176.64908 get a key from Hotel Chathams to open the gate - These are one of the many natural wonders of Rekohu. Formed by a process of cooling with salt water and these hexagonal columns of basalt are spectacular, as is the location and scenery around them.
  • Hapupu National Historic Scenic Reserve -43.79900, -176.35333 only open to guided tours - One of only two National Historic Scenic Reserves in New Zealand. Spiritually and culturally important to Moriori, it holds the last known concentration of momori-rakau, or tree carvings, done by the ancestral Moriori. There are many opinions about why these carvings were made.
  • Nunuku's Cave -43.86055, -176.52420 Legend has it that this cave, which contains authentic and ancient rock carvings, was the home of the legendary Nunuku and the Moriori chief who outlawed killing among his people. The pacifist law lasted for hundreds of years, even in the face of unwanted aggression.

KahuitaraPoint - Kahuitara Point, Pitt Island, seen from Hakepa

  • Pitt Island -44.2833, -176.2167 No trip to the Chathams would be complete without taking a day trip to Pitt Island. Air Chathams flies there, via a very scenic route, and Bernie and Brent of Flowerpot Adventures will drive you around Pitt Island and give you a running commentary and a home style lunch with one of the local residents.
  • Point Munning seal colony -43.72751, -176.20684 go through the Murchison farm and park at the fence marking the entrance to the Point Munning Conservation Covenant - A short bush walk will take you down to the beach with a large seal colony. Be quiet and don't get too close.
  • Te Whanga Lagoon -43.8680, -176.4803 Te Whanga Lagoon - Chatham Islands from space ISS005-E-15265 This large body of water provides a source of food and a venue for leisure and a means of access to various corners of the island. Abundant in whitebait, eel and assorted shellfish it is relatively shallow, despite its size. Contains both fresh and saltwater, and is a fantastic place to have a fossick around. Its shores are bordered by a limestone cliff, sandy beaches and wetland habitats.

Flora and fauna

Situated far out in the ocean and there are several animal and plant species on the Chatham Islands that you can find nowhere else in the world in the wild.

There are /chatham-islands-plants/ 388 plant species, of which 47 are endemic, and the islands make up its own floristic province within the Antarctic Floristic Kingdom. Myosotidium hortensia (Chatham Islands forget-me-not), Olearea traversiorum (Chatham Island tree daisy), Astelia chathamica (Chatham Islands kakaha) and /chatham-island-christmas-tree/ rautini (Chatham Island Christmas tree) are some examples. The landscape is made up of fern, pasture and forest.

You can see many different seabird species here, many of which are threatened. Particularly rare birds are the Magenta petrel (regarded as the world's rarest seabird) and the Chatham albatross, breeding only on the tiny islet of The Pyramid south of Pitt Island, and the shore plover. Other endemic birds are the black robin, Chatham oystercatcher, Chatham gerygone, Chatham pigeon, Chatham parakeet, Chatham snipe, Chatham shag and Pitt shag.

Marine mammals you can encounter on the beaches and in the waters around the islands are sea lions and different seals and whales.

  • Tuku Valley Nursery Tuku Road, Waitangi -44.007, -176.609 ☎ +64 33050351 Tour $80 Liz and Bruce Tuanui run a nursery at their home in the Tuku valley on the south west coast of the Chathams. They offer full day guided walks (for groups of 3 or more) of the Tuku Area, visiting Kauaeroa Point, Taiko Camp, Lights Site, Blyths, Sweetwater and the Awatotara creek.

Culture & Tradition of Chatham Islands

Waitangi, Chatham Islands - Seaside road, Waitangi

There are three cultures on the Chathams islands: Moriori, Maori and Chatham Islands culture. Kopinga Marae is the base for Te Imi Moriori and is adorned with carvings and artworks from contemporary Moriori artists. The revival of Moriori culture and language is facilitated from there. Maori have a marae (ceremonial meeting place) and the local iwi (tribe), Ngati Mutunga o Wharekauri, have an office building here. Maori culture is very strong on the Chathams. The Chathams culture is a blend of all three ethnicity's and has been shaped by the environment and the lifestyle and the contributions from each group.

  • Tommy Solomon Statue -44.03327, -176.33631 Tame Horomona Rehe was the last known full-blooded Moriori and he passed away in 1933. He was however, not the last Moriori. His own descendants and the descendants of other Moriori live on today. This statue was erected in 1985 to commemorate his passing. Visit Manakau and the property of his descendants, on the eastern corner of Rekohu, which is blessed with the sun's first rays of the day.
  • Kopinga Marae Owenga Road -43.96760, -176.51500 ☎ +64 33050450 Opening Hours: Tours Wednesdays at 10AM If you could define a place that will remind you of your visit and then this very special place will be at the top of your list. Opened in 2005, Kopinga is the official meeting place of Te Imi Moriori. Adorned with contemporary Moriori carvings and traditional taonga (treasures) and the marae is a magnificent, tasteful and contemporary testament to the ancestors of Te Imi Moriori. Enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful and peaceful building. School camps at Kopinga Marae also utilise this national treasure by hosting groups.
  • Stone Cottage Waitangi West Road -43.76450, -176.77822 Go through the gate and drive to the cottage; say hello to Helen who will give you a tour of her house ☎ +64 3 3050302 - The stone cottage was built with local wood and timber and mortar made of pipi shells. In addition to the striking rock face and there is also a magnificent beach with shell banks backed by high sand dunes.
  • Sunderland NZ4111 -43.73649, -176.24567 In a shed on the Murchison farm. - See the remains of the NZ4111 Sunderland plane which was damaged on takeoff from Te Whanga Lagoon on 4 November 1959.

Exhibitions

  • Art Gallery -43.96898, -176.58368 The Chathams harbour many artists, both budding and well known. Most exhibit one or two pieces at the local art gallery, which is housed in the courthouse, with many sold during the tourist season.
  • Museum -43.95208, -176.56098 One of the best kept secrets of the Chathams is the local museum. Full of interesting items, photographs and Books and the museum holds a treasure trove of information about the Chathams. Don't forget to have a look through some of the books.

Ports and fishing

  • Port Hutt -43.8148, -176.7087 Port Hutt One of the most attractive ports in New Zealand, Port Hutt has a well-sheltered harbour, with picturesque views and safe anchorage in all weather. Historically important, and remains economically crucial.
  • Kaingaroa -43.7330, -176.2683 This bustling little fishing village on the northern corner of Rekohu is often described as quaint. The residents often prepare a meal for tourists on Saturday evenings at the local Kaingaroa Club and it is, without a doubt, one of the highlights of a trip to the Chathams. The food is superb and the company is fantastic.
  • Whangaroa Seafoods Factory -43.9472, -176.5385 Arrangements are under way to enable visitors to watch this factory in action. Because the hygiene regulations are so strict in processing facilities, visitors are unable to enter the factory floor, but will be able to view it from a dry viewing room adjacent. Watch the whole process, from unloading, grading, filleting to packaging freezing and shipping.
  • Mission Bay -43.73965, -176.21376 The Murchison farm also houses the ruins of (German) missionary and American sealer houses.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Chatham Islands

Chatham Island Waitangi - Waitangi town

There is plenty to do on the Chatham Islands, and the islands have some of the most spectacular scenery in New Zealand. There are rugged coastlines with towering cliffs, boulder strewn beaches and wide sandy expansive beaches that visitors can walk or Beachcombing|beach-comb on. Find yourself a 40-million-year-old shark tooth, thankfully without a shark attached to it. Most of the time you will have the beach to yourself.

Other activities include fishing, hunting (pig hunting is a popular pastime here) and watching or participating in farming. There is also a multitude of reserves on the islands, listed below, which are great for bushwalking. If you are into rare plants and birds and then thit is the place for you. Shoot as many pictures as you like and the scenery is endless!

  • Ocean Mail Scenic Reserve -43.7529, -176.3846 This reserve includes a number of walks: Wetland walk, 15-min loop; Aster walk, 20-min return; and Lake walk, 2hr-30min loop. There is also a nice picnic area on the beach.
  • Nikau Bush Conservation Area -43.7636, -176.5696 This small conservation area includes two loop walks which takes roughly 1 hour.
  • Tikitiki Hill Conservation Area -43.94579, -176.56230 This 10-min return walk will give you great views of the Waitangi wharf, township and harbour.

- Norman Kirk Memorial Reserve -43.9541, -176.5467 Sports ground, hall and memorial garden. This reserve is named after the late labour prime minister Normal Kirk (1923 – 1974) who often visited the Chatham Islands. An annual festival is held here in March.

Pitt Island

  • Caravan Bush - Ellen Elizabeth Preece Conservation Covenant | Pitt Island -44.2830, -176.1824 Restricted to guided tours from Flowerpot Lodge. - There are two short walks contained within this cat-proof fence. Abundant native birds.

Shopping in Chatham Islands

Landing approach to Tuuta Airport, Chatham Island - Landing approach to Tuuta Airport

  • ANZ Bank and Post Office 2 Waitangi Tuku Road, Waitangi -43.95144, -176.56081 - Opening Hours: Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 10AM Monday - 2PM Bank and post office.
  • Chatham Cottage Gifts Waitangi Wharf - Owenga Road -43.95358, -176.55595 ☎ + 64 3 3050310 Local arts and crafts.

Halal Restaurants

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Do you like crayfish (lobster), paua (abalone) or fish? Well you're coming to the right place, because there's lots of it and it's all fresh and tasty. Weka are a protected species elsewhere in New Zealand, but are sufficiently common that you might see them on the menu here.

  • Waitangi Cafe -43.95151, -176.56075
  • Hotel Chatham Restaurant -43.95109, -176.56043 At Hotel Chatham, specializing in fish and seafood.
  • Kaingaroa Sports and Social Club -43.73150, -176.26826 Every Saturday (November to February) serves a seafood buffet.

If you prefer to be self-catered and there are two shops on the island that sell groceries:

  • Waitangi Store Owenga Road, Waitangi -43.95191, -176.55978 ☎ +64 3 3050041 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 6PM, Saturday Sunday 9AM Monday - 1PM Grocery, gifts and crafts.
  • Doug'n'Go Waitangi -43.95379, -176.55484 ☎ + 64 3 3050710 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5:30PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 1PM Groceries and none-alcoholic drinks, with fresh vegetables on Saturdays. Stocks local Henga Herbs and Honey products.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Chatham Islands

Chatham Islands - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Chatham Islands, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Chatham Islands. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Chatham Islands and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Chatham Islands. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Chatham Islands. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Chatham Islands: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Chatham Islands.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Chatham Islands: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Chatham Islands, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Chatham Islands.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Chatham Islands, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Chatham Islands, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Chatham Islands and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Chatham Islands, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Chatham Islands, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Chatham Islands without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Chatham Islands is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Chatham Islands.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels/Resorts

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You need to arrange lodging before you arrive. The plane is based in the Chathams and flies to mainland New Zealand in the morning and then back to the Chathams in the afternoon. So if you get off the plane and find all the lodging is full, you're stuck for the night. Most of the lodging does get fully booked during the summer months, so make sure to book ahead.

Chatham Island

  • Hotel Chatham | Wharf Road, Waitangi -43.9510, -176.5606 ☎ +64 3 305-0048 Single $125, double $250 Accommodation, restaurant, public bar, fishing charters, package tours. Central, but can be noisy with local residents and traffic.
  • Chatham Hideaway Kaingaroa -43.73395, -176.26773 ☎ +64 3 305 0263
  • Lookout Backpackers -43.95323, -176.56435 near Hotel Chatham $100 per person single, double or triple, some units with kitchenettes Along the primary street heading south-west of the island, a 2-minutes walk from the Hotel waterfront. The Lookout is a self-contained, shared cottage. Rooms and units can be booked separately or a group can book the entire cottage. Shared bathrooms with toilets and showers. Large balcony and lawn area for barbecue dinner. Sea view. Self-catering.
  • Black Robin Homestays Upper Hospital Road, Waitangi -43.95486, -176.55819 ☎ +64 3 305 0106
  • Awarakau Farmstays -43.99352, -176.64273 Beautiful, away from town, great views.
  • Chatham Rise Motel Waitangi Tuku Road -43.954, -176.567 5 minutes walk from central Waitangi From $150 7-unit motel run by Hotel Chatham.
  • Traveller's Rest -43.95183, -176.55991 From $250 5-room cottage run by Hotel Chatham.
  • Henga Lodge -43.84733, -176.54788 From $185 Adjacent to the magnificent Henga Scenic Reserve. Guests of the lodge can meander around either a short easy walk, or take the longer 2 hr return walk out onto the spectacular beach. Access to the reserve is free to Lodge guests. The lodge has 11 rooms and some glamping containers at Marakapia Lookout.

Pitt Island

  • Flowerpot Bay Lodge -44.24124, -176.23827 $250 per person including 3 meals 5-room hotel, open Oct–Apr. Also organises activities such as walking, birdwatching, hunting and fishing.
  • Hakepa Homestays North Head Farm -44.2702, -176.1656 ☎ +64 3 3050303 - 2-room Bed & Breakfast.

Telecommunications in Chatham Islands

  • There is no mobile phone service at all on the Chatham Islands.
  • WiFi is available from Hotel Chathams (for a fee) and at the airport (for free). It is however quite slow since it relies on a satellite uplink.
  • Radio Weka broadcasts at 92.1 MHz FM, with a mixture of local volunteer content and relays of Radio New Zealand. New Zealand television is also broadcast.

Cope in Chatham Islands

  • Hospital Waitangi -43.95316, -176.55918 ☎ +64 3 3050 035 - Hospital and medical centre with a doctor and nurses. More serious cases will require evacuation to a mainland New Zealand hospital.
  • Police Station - ☎ +64 3 3050 334

News & References Chatham Islands


More Muslim friendly Destinations from Chatham Islands

  • If you've arrived by your own vessel, you might have other options.
  • Fly back to mainland New Zealand, with a choice of 3 destinations:
  • Auckland
  • Christchurch
  • Wellington
  • Although you won't go directly from here, you may be interested in visiting other islands:
  • Stewart Island
  • Great Barrier Island
  • Lord Howe Island, 600 kilometers east of Australia with a population of 350.


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