Chatham Island Adventures — Where Authenticity Meets Exclusivity

Unlike other Chatham Island tour operators, Chatham Island Adventures & Tours offers a truly elevated experience. We go beyond the ordinary — from a curated selection of wines with your hosted dinners to exclusive activities crafted in collaboration with passionate Chatham Islanders. Every element of our tours is immersive, authentic, and deeply connected to the land, the people, and the stories of these remote islands.

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT – Chatham Island Adventures & Tours!

Two much-loved Chatham Island brands are coming together to create one absolutely unforgettable experience — introducing Chatham Island Adventures & Tours! 🌿🌊🛶

We’ve combined the best of Hotel Chathams Tours and Chatham Island Tours into one powerful, passionate new brand — offering fully hosted, escorted, and adventure-filled tours that showcase the heart and soul of the Chatham Islands like never before.

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Hunter Valley – Gardens & Wineries

🌿🍷 Who’s up for an April 2026 adventure to the stunning Hunter Valley? 🍷🌿

We’re planning an exploratory tour of New South Wales’ wine and garden paradise — and we want YOU to be part of it! As it’s our very first time touring this region, we’re offering a special reduced rate to reflect the nature of this new adventure. But make no mistake — it will still be packed with all the fun, flair, and fabulousness you’ve come to expect from Travel With Lesley Whyte!

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Tigers & Temples – India Unveiled

Coming in 2027… Tigers & Temples – India Unveiled 🇮🇳

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Explore opulent Maharaja palaces, awe-inspiring temple architecture, thrilling wildlife safaris, spiritual havens, and the buzz of modern India — all in one easy-paced, soul-stirring journey.

Perfect for couples and solo travellers alike!
Details coming soon… stay tuned!

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Chatham Island Tours Officially Launches

Two Incredible Adventures – One Epic Destination

Step off the beaten track and into the raw, unfiltered beauty of the Chatham Islands.

Chatham Island Tours Ltd – part of the Travel With Lesley Whyte family – is proud to announce its first two small-group adventures, designed for those who live for the outdoors and crave something off-grid. Get ready for an experience of a lifetime on one of the most remote and spectacular coastlines in the world! From crystal-clear waters to untamed wilderness, these experiences are all about raw nature and real connection.

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Proud to Support Arts & Environment

For the past three years, Travel With Lesley Whyte has proudly donated financially to support the arts in Aotearoa. Our contributions have helped champion classical music and live performance through organisations such as Auckland Philharmonia and Bach Musica NZ.

In 2025, we’re proud to expand our commitment by supporting the Chatham Islands Landscape Restoration Trust, helping protect and restore one of New Zealand’s most ecologically unique and culturally significant environments.

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Adventure tourism with a personal touch – built your own itinerary, choose your own dates.

Introducing Chatham Island Adventures – Adventure tourism with a personal touch – built your own itinerary, choose your own dates.

We’re thrilled to unveil one of the newest additions to the Travel With Lesley Whyte family — Chatham Island Adventures  — created especially for those who crave raw landscapes, real connection, and rugged, off-the-grid experiences.

Tucked 800km east of mainland New Zealand, the Chatham Islands offer a rare blend of untamed beauty, deep-rooted culture, and pure isolation. And now, you can explore it all with small-group tours designed for outdoor lovers and curious souls.

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