Chatham Island Travel Guide
New Zealand
Chatham Island is a small island community in New Zealand, with a population of 609. It lies in the Chatham Islands, off New Zealand’s east coast, and is served by Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport (CHT).
The nearby coastline gives travellers two named beach options within 40 kilometres. Maunganui Beach is 32 kilometres away, while Waitangi West Beach is 37 kilometres away, both on Chatham Island.
Local time
Population
Know before you go
Pays in NZD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 111
Dial code +64
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.
Best time to visit Chatham Island
Jan
16°11Feb
17°6Mar
16°12Apr
15°10May
14°10Jun
13°11Jul
12°15Aug
11°12Sep
12°13Oct
13°9Nov
14°10Dec
15°14Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Chatham Island
Maunganui Beach
32 km away
Waitangi West Beach
37 km away
Things to do in Chatham Island
JM Barker Historic Reserve
national park
0.2 km
Getting there
Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport · 0 km
Frequently asked Questions
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