Quail Island Recreation Reserve — Attraction in Banks Peninsula Community

Beautiful island. You can do a nice walk around the island, you'll learn about the history of the island and some special trees and plants. On the information signs you can also read what the plant or tree was used for a long time ago. The walk ends on a nice beach where you can relax 'till the boat arives to take you back. The nature is beautiful, so are the views, so you should definitely check out this island if you want to do some hiking in nature when you're in...

Well worth a visit. Good walks around the island and a great bay on the south side with picnic areas under the trees. Access by boat or via the Diamond Harbour ferry from Lytttelton. Once used as a quarantine area it has some interesting history along with a bay full of shipwrecks visible...

Brilliant ferry crossing to a special part of New Zealand's history. This has well laid out walking tracks and amazing points of interest. Take advantage of the free map and guided tour, pack a lunch, spend some time exploring and enjoy...