Ōtamahua/Quail Island Recreation Reserve

Activities on Ōtamahua/Quail Island

Walking


Other activities

Swimming beaches

Quail island ships' graveyard.
Quail Island ships' graveyard can be seen
along the Quail Island Track

On the south side of the island there are safe and sheltered beaches for swimming and water-sports. A section of the bay has been set aside for water-skiing.

There are toilets here and the old barracks can be used for shelter but not overnight stays.

Bird watching

At the northern point of the island there is a bird observation barricade.

Tree planting volunteer days

Ōtamahua/Quail Island Ecological Restoration Trust holds regular weeding and tree-planting volunteer days in Autumn and Spring. They are usually during the weekends.


Find out more

Publications

Ōtamahua/Quail Island brochure (PDF, 750K)

Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Learn more

Stop the spread of didymo

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

Have your say on conservation in your community

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