Remember the days when you could catch a fish from the wharf, when
you knew all your neighbors and when the pace of life was more relaxed,
days governed by wind and tide rather than the clock? Some say that
travelling to Pitt Island is like stepping back in time, in the very
best sense.
With its majestic cliffs, rugged scenery, bush reserves and natural
way of life, Pitt Island is recognised as the jewel in the Chathams'
crown. Pitt Island is home to some of the world's rarest birds and
plants, and is the first inhabited place in the world to witness each
new day.
Most of Pitt Island's 6300 hectares is privately owned and difficult
to access. Generally Pitt's scenic beauty is only visible from private
property. Flowerpot Adventures has negotiated access with local
landowners to some of Pitt Island's most scenic vantage points and
other points of interest in order to maximise your Pitt Island
encounter. Visitor numbers to Pitt Island are strictly limited to
ensure that the delicate nature and balance of the island is maintained.
It is likely that your visit to Pitt Island will prove the highlight of your Chatham Islands experience!
We look forward to showing you our island.
Dates and times Tours are available from October
through April, 7 days a week. All tours are subject to weather and
aircraft availability, and minimum numbers.
Tours generally depart Chatham airport at 8.30 am and return at
approx 4.30 pm. Unless on an organised group tour, you will need to
make your own way to Chatham airport. Your host will normally assist.
Bookings Bookings are essential. If you are
contemplating visiting Pitt Island, we suggest that you book early in
your stay so as to allow an alternative day if weather conditions do
not permit. Minimum number: a minimum number of 4 is required. Smaller
numbers may be combined. Special interest tours (e.g. geological,
ornithological and botanical tours) can also be arranged.
Price 2009-2010 season – from $260.00 pp inclusive
Seymour Tours have many general tours to the Chathams. They are established and have been organising tours now for more than 12 years, departing from many different locations throughout New Zealand.
Scotchdale Tours have a general tour and they have been bringing groups to the Chatham Islands now for 10 years
Kea Tours is owned by Matt Lysaght. Matt's focus is on walking and getting to historic features and places on the island. You will explore parts of the island that are not in the normal general tour. Matt has now done three tours and is intending coming back in March 2008
Geology Tours managed by Hamish Campbell and Chris Adams. Hamish has been coming to the Chatham Islands for more than 30 years, and he and Chris have been bringing groups of people since 2002. All attractions are visited, with special attention to geological features.
Don Tantrum has brought groups of people to the Chathams for many years because of his love of this land. Your tour with Don will be general, with some walks included. Don is a member of farm forestry, and in his tour a visit to the local forest block with the local forest manager is part of the tour.
Botany Tours Lead by Peter Johnson (botanist, and Chairperson of the Chatham Island Conservation Board). Peter has a tour planned for November 2008. If flora is your special interest, then this is the tour for you.
Manu Tours guided by Tony Wilson has many years of experience seeking out Chatham Islands birds.
Adventure World general tour guided by Tim Round. Tim will have a tour in January 2008
Photography tour with Bill & Neroli Henwood. Bill and Neroli had a successful tour in 2007 and intend to run another in 2008
