Flying from Governors Bay to Quail Island | Drone Video | 4K | South Island | New Zealand скачать в хорошем качестве

Flying from Governors Bay to Quail Island | Drone Video | 4K | South Island | New Zealand

Ōtamahua / Quail Island (Māori: Ōtamahua or Te Kawakawa) is an 81 ha (200 acres) uninhabited island within Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō in the South Island of New Zealand, close to Christchurch. The island was given its European name by Captain William Mein Smith who saw native quail here in 1842; though they were already extinct by 1875. Ōtamahua means 'the place where children collect sea eggs'. Te Kawakawa refers to the pepper trees found on the island. About 16,000 people visit the island every year. Ōtamahua / Quail Island is the only substantial island in the Canterbury area accessible to the public. This island has a number of safe swimming beaches, as well as same-day facilities (toilets, day shelter). A ferry service is available to the island, and private watercraft may also access the island. The Ōtamahua/Quail Island Ecological Restoration Trust encourages and facilitates educational activities and relevant research on the natural features and cultural history of the island. Many schools and groups now visit the island to combine outdoor activities with their studies of the natural environment. It is possible for to stay the night on the island. The Caretakers House can be booked via the department of Conservation website. There are two bunkrooms with 12 beds available.