Port to Port ferry runs to the island daily leaving from Port Chalmers at 12.55pm or Portobello at 1.15pm during the Festival.
Explore the historic Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua and at the playground look for treasure. Allow 2 hours for this visit.
Walk for stunning views and see how the island today is being replanted into native forest.
Receive a treasure map with clues to find the treasure box. Once you’ve found the treasure, bring it back to the boat to receive your REAL treasure!
While on the island take part in the Kamau Taurua Quarantine Island Community’s letter installation.
Cost: $35/adult, $23/child return. Includes treasure maps and treats for the children. Most suitable for ages 3 and up.
Book Departing Port Chalmers: https://porttoportcruises.rezdy.com/409250/quarantine-island-treasure-hunt-kids-from-port-chalmers
Departs from 39 Peninsula Beach Road, Port Chalmers
Book Departing Portobello:
https://porttoportcruises.rezdy.com/452202/quarantine-island-treasure-hunt-kids-from-portobello
Departs from the jetty at 837 Portobello Road.
Hosted by Port To Port Cruises: Port to Port offer a variety of children's educational cruises. By engaging the young people with the local natural environment, we hope to build lifelong appreciation for nature.