A charter boat will leave Back Beach, Port Chalmers, near the yacht club, at 9.30 am sharp and return from the island at about 3.20 pm or stay overnight (if viable numbers). We can usually organise ride sharing.
Please park in the car length parks at the sides of the car park (leave the double parks in the centre for vehicles with boat trailers).
A pick-up from Portobello pontoon is also available if we have viable numbers.
KEEPING WELL
COVID 19 and other infections are circulating in the community. While masks are no longer required, you are welcome to wear one should you choose. Please postpone your visit if you are feeling unwell and let us know by emailing quarantineisland@gmail.com
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable clothes for often changing weather conditions, sturdy footwear, a plate to share for a potluck lunch, or a packed lunch, and water bottle are all you need to bring! We will provide Fair-trade tea and coffee.
BOAT TRANSPORT COST
$20/pp return for adult & secondary school-aged child & $15/pp for primary school-aged child. (Or $10/pp if helping with our biodiversity project). Please bring this in cash, we will collect this when you arrive on the island on behalf the charter operator.
KOHA
A $5 additional donation to Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua is very welcomed, if you are able to do so. Our charity runs the facilities on the Island and the ecological restoration work in the Reserve. Every contribution is greatly appreciated.
For more information, including a map for the Back Beach pick up please visit our website:
http://quarantineisland.org.nz/index.php/visit/welcome-days/