| Chatham Islands is the only place in New Zealand that has a closed rock
lobster (crayfish) season. During March and April no rock lobster are
allowed to be caught and it is a criminal offence to be found with rock
lobster in your possession. For more information on rock lobster
rules, visit the Ministry of Fisheries website. |
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While forecasts for the Chatham Islands often use pseudonyms for
"showers" (rain at times, fine periods, occasional rain etc), rainfall
in the Chatham Islands is only around 800 mm annually, with the winter
months being wetter than summer. Rainfall is often brief showers as
there are no mountains for cloud masses to press against, although the
elevated southern end of the island does attract more rain that the
north.
Temperatures are moderated by the surrounding ocean, with a mean
range between the high of 14 deg C in February and 8 in July. Rapid
weather changes are a feature of the Chathams, so never leave home
without your parka! |
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| Rise and set times for both sun and moon at the Chatham Islands can be found on date and time.com |
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| There are no taxis or public transport on the Chatham Islands. Check with your accommodation provider re transfers to and from the airport. Rental cars are available but must be booked in advance. |
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| The Chatham Islands are an unusual situation in terms of game birds.
The Islands are not part of any Fish & Game Region and permission
to hunt game birds is granted via a "one-off" Gazette Notice, known as
the Chatham Island (Wildlife) Notice 1977, rather than individual hunters being required to purchase a Game Bird hunting licence. |
Save grey ducks - shoot a mallard! |
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| There is a ANZ bank and Post Office in Waitangi, but no ATMs anywhere
on the island. EFTPOS can be used at the store, hotel and garage, but
cash is still very handy. |
Essential services
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Unfortunately there is no cellphone service on the Chathams, so taking a phone card to call home with is a good idea. There is a public phonebox in Waitangi.
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There are volunteer ambulance and fire services on the island which
are complemented by a small hospital and if necessary, air ambulance to
the mainland.
There is a doctor on the island but travellers should bring any
medication they might require as supplies on the island are limited.
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In an emergency dial
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