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About Your Journey
Discover one of New Zealand’s most fascinating island destinations
Escape to the remote Chatham Islands and discover a part of New Zealand few travellers experience. Explore rugged coastlines, fascinating geological formations, rare native wildlife and a rich cultural story shaped by Moriori, Māori and European heritage. With seven nights at Hotel Chatham and locally guided sightseeing planned around the island’s conditions, every day brings something different.
Itinerary
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Fly to the Chatham Islands and transfer to Hotel Chatham. Welcome dinner tonight. L, D
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Six days exploring the four corners of the Chatham Islands, with each day’s programme planned around weather and local conditions.
Discover Moriori and Māori heritage, remote coastlines, rare birdlife, dramatic cliffs, basalt formations, historic sites and local communities, with highlights including Kopinga Marae, Tommy Solomon Memorial Statue, Splatter Rock, seal colony and Moriori tree carvings. B, L, D -
Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the airport for your return flight to Auckland. Included: B
Discover a side of New Zealand few get to experience.
Reserve your place on this unforgettable tour. Numbers are limited, so don’t delay.
Why you’ll love this trip
Travelwise’s exceptional planning takes care of every detail – flights, accommodation, transfers, meals and locally guided touring – so you can simply relax and discover this extraordinary corner of New Zealand. Your Tour Leader, Tony Smith, will be with you throughout, adding the reassurance and friendly support that makes travelling with Travelwise so enjoyable. With each day shaped around local conditions, you’ll experience the Chatham Islands as they are meant to be discovered, exploring remote landscapes, fascinating heritage, unique wildlife and welcoming island communities.
Inclusions & Activities
Airfares: Return Economy class airfares Auckland to the Chatham Islands
Accommodation: 7 nights quality accommodation throughout
Sightseeing: All sightseeing and attractions, with daily experiences tailored by the Chatham Islands’ unique conditions.
Meals: Daily breakfasts plus lunches and dinners as specified
Transfers: Home pick up and drop off in Auckland Metro area
Tour Leader: Travelwise Tour Leader throughout, plus local guides
Tony Smith, Tour Leader
Your Tour Leader
Tony Smith
Tony is a calm, personable Tour Leader at Travelwise whose naval background and lifelong love of travel ensure smooth, enjoyable journeys. Tony’s steady presence and storytelling make every tour feel welcoming and special.
Before you book, you should know
Activity Level 2: Discover
A balanced pace with more time exploring throughout the day. Suitable for travellers comfortable with longer walks, standing during sightseeing, independently boarding coaches, trains and boats, walking over some uneven surfaces. A good choice if you prefer: Getting out and about, with a steady but manageable pace.
Departure: 18 November 2026
Other Notes:
Deposit; $500 pp
Balance Payment Date: Upon confirmation
Room upgrade offer! Enjoy an upstairs room offering fabulous views from your private balcony and a Super King bed. Just add $324 pp twin share. Single pricing on request.
Insurance: Not mandatory for this tour, however we recommend this for peace of mind.
