Visitors to the Chatham Islands must first arrive in New Zealand, which is connected to the rest of the world with direct services on many of the world's airlines, including the country's own internationally recognised Air New Zealand.

Air

The Chatham Islands are well serviced by air. Air Chathams runs three return flights per week from Wellington and one per week from Christchurch and from Auckland. Air Chathams also offers charter flights to the Islands.

Bookings can be made through any Air New Zealand Accredited travel agent or direct to Air Chathams.

phone +64-3-305 0209,
fax +64-3-305 0208

Sea

Private vessels planning to sail to the Chatham Islands should check first that they meet the requirements of New Zealand's Maritime Safety Authority:
e-mail msa@govt.nz
phone +64-4-473 0111
fax +64-4-473 6699.

The seas about the Islands can be extremely dangerous for navigation.

Note that the requirement to have confirmed accommodation booked before arrival on the Chatham Islands applies to passengers disembarking from private vessels as well as passengers arriving on commercial vessels or flights.

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

Getting on in the Chathams