Recreational Fishing and Protection of Kaimoana (seafood)

The Islanders welcome visitors to enjoy the fine fishing and superb seafood. Visitors are asked to respect local seafood (kaimoana) gathering rights and the long term management of fish stocks by:

• never exceeding the allowable daily catch (your guide will tell you what this is)
• taking from the Islands a maximum of one day's allowable catch (excluding purchased fish)
• if possible, eating your catch on the Islands

Conservation

The Chathams has a number of highly sensitive conservation reserves and habitats which include rare plants and animals. Visitors can obtain rare Chathams plant specimens from Island nurseries. Your hosts will guide you through sensitive habitats.

Camping

Camping on the Islands is discouraged unless arranged through Island residents who become visitors' hosts.

Local Transport, Guides and the Host System

Road and sea transport is essential to gain access to attractions on Chatham and Pitt Islands. All transport is privately owned and managed. Your host will arrange airport transfers and local transport. Trips can also be arranged by directly contacting transport operators who may also rent vehicles. Contact vehicle renters or tour operators for more information.

The Chatham Islands is a special place. There are no fancy hotels, flash night clubs or beach-front resorts. It remains much as it has for years. The 'host system' will ensure that visitors wanting a unique trip will safely and comfortably experience these mystic isles. You can check that you are ready to depart by ticking off the items on the Chathams Visitor Checklist.

How to get to the Chatham Islands

See if you're ready to experience the Chathams

What you will see and do on the Chathams

Where to stay on the Chatham Islands