Chatham Islands Territory
A remote New Zealand archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, where Moriori culture, basalt columns, and rare bird species form a unique island journey.
Chatham Islands Territory is located in the Pacific Ocean, about 800 kilometers east of mainland New Zealand, mainly consisting of Chatham Island and Pitt Island, with a time difference of 45 minutes ahead of the mainland. This is the homeland of the Moriori people, where you can learn about tree carving heritage at the Hapupu Historic Reserve and trace their history at Kopinga Marae and the Tommy Solomon Statue; basalt columns, Te Whanga Lagoon, and the Point Munning seal colony showcase unique nature, while the Tuku Nature Reserve protects the rare Taiko bird. The climate is milder in summer. Visitors need to take a flight from mainland New Zealand to reach Chatham Island.