Since 2002 these excursions to the Chatham Islands has been offered to, and enjoyed by, many Friends of Te Papa. Touring with Hamish and Chris is a rare opportunity to visit the Chathams in a safe and
convivial context. A 6-day excursion involving 5 nights at Waitangi, Chatham Island.
Anyone is welcome – you don’t have to be a geologist, a Friend of Te Papa, or a citizen of Zealandia. They are about much more than natural science. You will explore Chatham Islands history, culture and cuisine. It is a must do, if you have not yet done it!
Two trips:
Trip 1: Thursday 29 August to Tuesday 3 September
Trip 2: Thursday 5 September to Tuesday 10 September
Air travel ex-Wellington: with Air Chathams ex-Wellington
Accommodation: Hotel Chatham, Waitangi, Chatham Island
Cost: $5,000 per person
Capped at 20 people each, the trips are all-embracing in terms of experiencing the Chathams.
However, a certain level of fitness is required: you must be able to negotiate a wire fence in less than 20 seconds. Some people get hung up on this self-fitness test. To avoid this, attempt wire fences only in the presence of an adult.
For further details, please contact Hamish Campbell at:
[email protected]
Ph: 027 221 8817
Images:Millenium Statues, Maunganui Beach, Basalt Columns; Hamish Campbell, 2020