Trade Only | Chatham Island Tours

Seamless Chatham Islands Travel for Independent Clients

Chatham Island Adventures & Tours provides comprehensive FIT (Fully Independent Traveller) services for trade partners seeking to offer their clients a unique and remote New Zealand experience.

The Chatham Islands (Rēkohu) are unlike any other destination in New Zealand. With limited infrastructure, small aviation capacity and remote logistics, successful travel here requires deep local knowledge and trusted on-island partnerships.

Our team ensures your FIT clients experience the islands with complete confidence, while you retain the client relationship under your own brand.

FIT Services We Provide

We offer fully coordinated ground arrangements tailored to your client’s travel style, interests and timeframe.

Airport Meet & Transfers

• Personal meet-and-greet on arrival
• Private airport transfers
• Luggage handling assistance
• Orientation briefing on arrival

Accommodation Coordination

We secure and manage accommodation across the islands including:

• Premium private retreats
• Local hotels
• Self catering accommodation
• Home-stay experiences

All properties are selected for reliability, comfort and guest experience.

Private Guided Touring

We provide our own experienced guides or local guides, both bring the islands to life through storytelling, history and local knowledge.

Touring may include:

• Rugged coastal landscapes
• Historic Moriori and Māori cultural sites
• Wildlife viewing opportunities
• Private farm and island experiences
• Scenic photography locations

Exclusive Local Experiences

We specialise in arranging experiences not typically available to independent travellers, including:

• Private seafood experiences
• Local chef dining events
• Island farm visits
• Conservation project visits
• Remote beach and coastline access

These experiences reflect the authentic spirit of the islands.

Activity & Experience Bookings

We coordinate a wide range of activities including:

• Fishing and all day boat charters
• Scenic drives and historical location visits
• Scenic flights
• Cultural experiences
• Wildlife and birding tours
• Walking and nature excursions

All bookings are carefully managed around weather conditions and availability.

Why FIT Travel to the Chatham Islands Requires Expertise

The Chatham Islands are remote and logistics are unique. Successful travel planning requires:

• Understanding of limited flight capacity
• Local transport coordination
• Advance accommodation planning
• Flexible itineraries due to weather conditions
• Trusted local relationships

Our role is to manage these complexities on behalf of our trade partners.

Trade Benefits

When working with Chatham Island Adventures & Tours, trade partners receive:

Net trade rates
Customisable itineraries
Reliable on-ground support
Priority access to trusted local suppliers
Discreet white-label delivery where required
Destination expertise built through long-standing local relationships

FIT Itinerary Options

FIT travel is typically arranged as:

3–4 Night Introduction to the Chatham Islands
Ideal for clients seeking a short but immersive experience.

5–7 Night Island Exploration
A deeper journey exploring landscapes, wildlife and island culture.

Special Interest FIT Programmes
Custom-designed for:

• Birding enthusiasts
• Photography travellers
• Food and seafood lovers
• Fishing and outdoor adventurers, including hunting and shooting.

Trade Enquiries

For FIT programme design, net rates and trade partnerships:

Chatham Island Adventures & Tours
Trade Partnerships Team

lesley@travelwithlesleywhyte.com