Pitt Island
Sunday, 18 November 2007
Has to be the gem of any visit to the Chathams. Our photography just doesn’t do it any justice. Situated 12 miles to the south of the larger Island, surrounded by a number of special offshore
Owenga
Sunday, 18 November 2007
Heading east takes in the new Moriori marae. Carry on out to Owenga to view the fishing village and the statue of the last full blooded Moriori, Tommy Solomon.
Port Hutt
Sunday, 18 November 2007
A forty minute drive from Waitangi around the panoramic coastline. Along the way is the five sided basalt columns, small quite little bays great for fishing and diving, the little fishing village at
Hapupu
Sunday, 18 November 2007
This reserve on the way to Kaingaroa, is adjacent to the old grass airstrip used by the Bristol Freighters in the 1970’s. Here you will find the Moriori tree carvings (Dendroglyphs) and the
Kaingaroa
Sunday, 18 November 2007
Situated in the north-east of the Island is a small fishing village an hour from the motels. Here is moored the Kaingaroa fleet in the most beautiful harbour. A seal colony is nearby at Point
Wharekauri Station
Sunday, 18 November 2007
Several reserves are contained within the farm and on the coast including Nikau Bush and Tangepu. BBQ lunches or afternoon teas are available on request. Ring Gill at 3050-024 or Marnie at 3050-
South Coast
Sunday, 18 November 2007
Carry on past the motels and look at the fantastic coastline of the bay. Further to the south the cliffs rise. Truly a remote and beautiful part of New Zealand A wonderful way to spend a few hours
Waitangi
Sunday, 18 November 2007
Waitangi is the main township situated in Petre Bay and is an easy walk to the motels. The township consists of the Council with the museum, Community Focus, Heartlands, Waitangi Hall, Fire &
There are many things to do whilst visiting the Chathams, climb Mt Chudliegh, go kayaking, take a boat trip or go fishing. Air Chathams has a tour in the small plane around the Islands and this is excellent for photography. If there is a special place you would like to see we will do our best to arrange it for you.
Do enjoy your stay at the Chatham Rise Motel. Murray and I have just taken over and we would appreciate any comments that would help us improve our service or the look of the place. Please come again for your Chatham Islands experience.
Murray and Gill
