Ōtamahua/Quail Island Recreation Reserve

Canterbury region

Quail Island, Lyttelton Harbour.

Quail Island, Lyttelton Harbour.

Ōtamahua/Quail Island is an inner harbour island, reached via a short ferry ride from Christchurch. It is Canterbury’s largest island but is easily explored in a day.

View the Ōtamahua/Quail Island brochure (PDF, 750K).

Location

Ōtamahua/Quail Island lies within Lyttelton Harbour/Te Whakaraupō, Christchurch.

Highlights:

 
 

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Weather

Maps

DOC maps: Discover the outdoors - DOC's key places, campsites, tracks and huts, and visitor centres on a map

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Check, Clean, Dry between waterways and stop the spread of didymo.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Alerts for Canterbury places

Contacts

Christchurch Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 3 341 9113
Address:   Botanic Gardens Information Centre
Access from Armagh St car park
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Christchurch
Email:   christchurchvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Ōtamahua/Quail Island Ecological Restoration Trust
Ian McLennan
Phone: +64 3 384 5338
Email: id.mclennan@xtra.co.nz