Experience the Chatham Islands
Kōpī Bush Retreat is a new, purpose built, fully off-grid home set on 1200 acres of farmland and native bush that overlooks the main township of Waitangi on the beautiful Chatham Islands.
Our land
The top 300 acres of land is reserved for hunting as part of our pest control management of wild pigs and cattle. We also have a trapping program to deal with possums, rats and feral cats.
25 acres of land is covered in native bush that's over 150 years old with a walk for you to explore and enjoy the area. Among the trees you'll see are kōpī, karamu, black punga, lancewoods, mahoe, terehina, our very own Chatham Islands Christmas tree and an abundance of native ferns. You're also likely to encounter the Chatham Islands parakeet, warblers, pīwakawaka, tūī and kererū.
We can help with
- Car hire
- Fishing trips
- Diving trips (must be PADI certified)
- Day tour advice and arrangement for local attractions
Getting here
There's really only one way to get here and that's with Air Chathams.
Flights to and from :
Wellington: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Flight time: 1hr 45min
Christchurch: Tuesday. Flight time: 2hrs 15min
Auckland: Thursday, Saturday. Flight time: 2hrs 15min
Chatham Islands Top Attractions
Henga Scenic Reserve
Walk through regenerating Kopi forests to a lookout with spectacular views out over Petrie bay and the extensive sand dunes.
Bush Walks
25 acres of land is covered in native bush that's over 150 years old where you'll see plant and bird life unique to these islands.
Chatham Islands Museum
The museum hosts a wide collection of local items, stories, relics and cultural items.
Basalt Columns
One of the Islands' most popular sights is the Basalt Columns. This spectacular olivine basalt outcrop can be seen in Ohira Bay in the north-west, on private property. Lava flows from the Southern Volcanics, which erupted on land about 80 million years ago, produced the columns. The lava's cooling process led to the formation of the structures.
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Experience Kōpī Bush Retreat
Your stay with us will be uniquely tailored to your specific requests and preferences.
