Each tour is unique

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• Our small groups allow us to adapt to the weather and better support the particular interests of our guests. 

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Tour Highlights

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• Enjoy a full day adventure with skipper Glen King from Owenga Charters to the offshore islands (including Pitt Island), where you can see the pelagic birds, wander around the beach, visit the old jail and have afternoon tea at a local's house

• Visit the island’s only accessible seal colony and spot native species in regeneration wetlands and reserves

• Discover Moriori heritage at Kopinga Marae and the iconic Tommy Solomon statue

• Explore historic treasures such as the Waitangi Museum, stone mission house, and early European landing sites

• Marvel at geological wonders like the Basalt Columns, splatter rocks, and Te Whanga Lagoon

• Take in the natural beauty of Nikau and Henga Scenic Reserves, tranquil coastal views, and Waitangi West Beach

• Exclusive access to private properties and lesser-known attractions

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Tour inclusions

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• Return flights with Air Chatham’s departing Wellington

• Group check-in assistance at Wellington Airport with a Driftwood representative

• Quality private lodge-style accommodation offering comfort and tranquillity. 

• Breakfast, lunch & dinner (home-cooked)

• Guided vehicle tours and a boat charter for fishing and birdwatching with a local expert

• Exclusive access to private properties and lesser-known attractions

• Full day tour to off shore island (including Pitt Island)

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