Ōtamahua/Quail Island Recreation Reserve

Canterbury region

Quail Island, Lyttelton Harbour.

Quail Island, Lyttelton Harbour.

Map showing location of Canterbury region.

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.

Location

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

Highlights:

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Publications

Ōtamahua/Quail Island brochure (PDF, 750K)

Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Stop the spread of didymo

Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

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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

Contacts

Christchurch Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 341 9113
Address: 31 Nga Mahi Road
Sockburn
Christchurch 8042
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

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai