Can you swim at Quail Island?
Ōtamahua/Quail Island tracks It has swimming and waterskiing beaches and a bird-watching barricade.
Where is Quail Island NZ?
Quail Island (Māori: Ōtamahua; sometimes also known as Te Kawakawa) is an 81 ha (200 acres) uninhabited island within Lyttelton Harbour in the South Island of New Zealand, close to Christchurch.
Can you walk to Quail Island?
The track circumnavigates the island and can be walked in either direction but most follow the road from the ferry jetty towards Ōtamahua Hut. From the ferry jetty there is a short, steep climb uphill, then the track turns to the right towards the historic stables.
How far is Quail Island from Christchurch?
The ferry leaves from Lyttelton Harbour, just 15 minutes’ drive from Christchurch CBD.
Can you kayak to Quail Island?
Sea Kayaking tour of Lyttelton Harbour- Explore secret bays, sunken ships and sea caves around Lyttelton Harbour and Quail Island on this small-group sea kayaking tour.
Is Quail Island a volcano?
Ötamahua/Quail Island, Canterbury’s largest island, is an inner harbour island of low relief comprising 81 hectares, with a high point of 86 metres. Its origins are volcanic. Over 20 million years ago a volcano erupted on a small island in the Pacific.
Why is Quail Island so famous?
Māori knew Quail Island as Ōtamahua, the ‘place to gather sea-bird eggs’. Europeans farmed the island from 1851 but its importance increased after 1874 when the provincial government accepted Thomas Potts’s offer to use it as a quarantine station.
What was quail island used for?
The island’s history of agriculture began in 1851 with the Ward brothers. After two of the brothers drowned in the harbour, the island passed through several hands until it was established as a Quarantine Station in 1875 for new immigrants. Later the island was used as an important animal quarantine facility.
How do you get to Quail Island?
Spend a fascinating half-day exploring picturesque and historic Quail Island by taking Black Cat Cruises Quail Island ferry – a short 15 minute ferry ride from Lyttelton. The island’s scenic walkway passes by shipwrecks, a former leper colony and a former quarantine station used by the early European settlers.
How do you get from Akaroa to Christchurch?
Transport to Akaroa from Christchurch is available on the Akaroa French Connection bus service leaving from outside the Canterbury Museum on Rolleston Avenue departing daily at 9am returning to Christchurch at 4pm. Taxi services – Danny’s Taxi, ph: 021 0817 7828 (pre-bookings preferred).
Is there leprosy in NZ?
Epidemiology in New Zealand All cases of leprosy in New Zealand have occurred in individuals who have contracted the disease overseas.
Is there a train from Christchurch to Akaroa?
Akaroa French Connection Departs Christchurch daily at: 9.00am. Departs Akaroa daily at 4.00pm. Cost: $50.00 per person return $30 one way. French Connection is a quality assured passenger transport service who pride themselves on friendliness and punctuality whilst achieving a high standard of safety & comfort.
How do I get from Christchurch to Timaru?
Taking the bus from Christchurch to Timaru will take approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes. Buses to Timaru depart from the Christchurch Bus Exchange on Lichfield Street, Christchurch, and arrive in Timaru at the Travel Centre Railway Station, 1 Station Street, Timaru.
How do I get from Christchurch to Picton?
InterCity operates cheap daily services from Christchurch to Picton. This journey takes approximately 8 hours with services departing Christchurch from outside the Bus Exchange on Lichfield Street and arriving in Picton outside the main entrance of the Interislander Ferry Terminal, Auckland Street.
Where should I stop between Christchurch and Picton?
We’ve picked out a couple of our favourites:
- There are some great stop off points between Picton and Christchurch. Map courtesy of.
- The iconic Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park.
- The stunning Maruia Falls.
Is sh1 open between Picton and Christchurch?
When State Highway 1 north of Kaikoura is closed motorists travelling from Christchurch to Picton are advised to use the alternate route between Blenheim and Waipara via SH7, SH65, SH6, SH63. This route is open 24/7 and takes about 6.5 hours to travel.
How long is the ferry ride from Wellington to Picton?
3 hours
Is the Cook Strait dangerous?
The strait often experiences rough water and heavy swells from strong winds, especially from the south. As a result, ferry sailings are often disrupted and Cook Strait is regarded as one of the most dangerous and unpredictable waters in the world.
Is there a ferry between New Zealand islands?
Travelling between the North and South Islands of New Zealand means crossing the Cook Strait. The only way to do this with a vehicle is by taking a ferry with either the Interislander or Bluebridge which both arrive and depart from Picton and Wellington.