What to do and see in Chatham Island (Rekohu), Chatham Islands: The Best Nature & Parks

August 8, 2021 Marianna Hollaway

Discover the best top things to do in Chatham Island (Rekohu), New Zealand including Ocean Mail Scenic Reserve, Tuku Scenic Farm Tour, Admiral Gardens, Henga Scenic Reserve, Waitangi Bay Beach, JM Barker (Hapupu) National Historic Reserve, Nikau Bush Conservation Area, Tikitiki Hill Conservation Area, Nunuku's Cave, Point Munning.

1. Ocean Mail Scenic Reserve

North Road Department of Conservation, Chatham Islands, 8942 New Zealand +64 3-305 0098 http://www.discoverthechathamislands.co.nz/visit/Walks/
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Ocean Mail Scenic Reserve

Reviewed By 525robint - Christchurch, New Zealand

After walking through the Scenic Reserve we came out on to a deserted wild and windy beach with crashing waves. A short walk later and over a sandhill we came on to the edge of some peaceful farmland and skirted the edge of the reserve back to our bus. Another snapshot of what makes The Chathams unique

2. Tuku Scenic Farm Tour

8942 New Zealand +64 3-305 0351 [email protected] http://www.discoverthechathamislands.co.nz/visit/product/?product=tuku-scenic-farm-tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Tuku Scenic Farm Tour

3. Admiral Gardens

North Road New Zealand +64 3-305 0448
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Admiral Gardens

Reviewed By 964francess

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Admiral Gardens and Lois kindly gave us a personal tour, which made it even better. Probably our number one pick of things to do on Chatham Islands. Highly recommend.

4. Henga Scenic Reserve

North Road New Zealand +64 3-305 0098 http://www.discoverthechathamislands.co.nz/visit/Walks/
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Henga Scenic Reserve

Reviewed By JaneneKerry - Negombo, Sri Lanka

Really nice walk with a range of undergrowth. Even some very wind swept trees which show how much the wind blows here. Weka are all over the island. Rock formations are interesting

5. Waitangi Bay Beach

New Zealand +64 508 242 8426 http://www.discoverthechathamislands.co.nz
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Waitangi Bay Beach

Reviewed By 525robint - Christchurch, New Zealand

Waitangi is where many fishing boats come into the wharf and the Waitangi Bay beach is a lovely deserted stretch of sand which curves around to a headland. This bay is the view from the Hotel as well.

6. JM Barker (Hapupu) National Historic Reserve

North Rd New Zealand +64 3-305 0098 http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/chatham-islands/places/jm-barker-hapupu-national-historic-reserve/
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

JM Barker (Hapupu) National Historic Reserve

Reviewed By 525robint - Christchurch, New Zealand

This reserve houses a number of trees where the Moriori etched unusual face and figures on the bark of trees. Not all are available to be seen and sadly as the years pass and the trees grow older they will be lost. This Reserve is another reminder of just how different the flora on the Chathams is to that of NZ

7. Nikau Bush Conservation Area

North Road Te One New Zealand +64 3-305 0098 http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/chatham-islands/places/nikau-bush-conservation-area/things-to-do/nikau-bush-walk/
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Nikau Bush Conservation Area

Reviewed By Roam598775

This is an excellent area of native bush including lots of wonderful nikaus and an easy and enjoyable walk.

8. Tikitiki Hill Conservation Area

Tikitiki Hill Road New Zealand
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

9. Nunuku's Cave

Te Matarae Road New Zealand

10. Point Munning

North Road New Zealand

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