While you are here you can see the old shipwrecks on the shore, go inside the historic Quarantine Station and unique chapel. 

Once at Quarantine Island there is alot to see- birds, boats, harbour hulks, historic buildings and much more.

There is a playground for the kids and bathroom facilities.

Take the family and picnic.

This product includes a return ferry trip. Onboard Sootychaser you'll receive and explosive commentary by the skipper, as you travel through the centre of Dunedin's extinct volcano to get to the island.

Enjoy free time afterwards to explore and enjoy the views and peace.

You will be on the island for approx 2 hours for the early session, or approx 3 hours for the afternoon session, before returning to your point of departure.

Please write in your notes if you are departing from Portobello and the departure times will be around 15 minutes different to listed departure times.

Departing from Port Chalmers, Back Beach at 10:00am and 12:15pm.

Departure from the island to return, at 12:00pm and 3:35pm.

Please read this INFORMATION before booking:

A moderate amount of mobility is required as there is a short climb up a ladder to access the wharf on the  island and a 30cm step in and out of the vessel.

If you are unsure please feel free to get in touch before booking.

When walking around the island it is on sometimes uneven grassy, rocky and muddy terrain. You will need outdoor walking footwear.

Joining this event, accessing the island and walking around the island is at your own risk. Most walking pathways are marked and some are gravelled, but sometimes can still be slippery.

-Back up days are 12th and 13th October if the weather is not suitable for this event. 

We will advise 36 hours prior if we believe the weather would make this event unsuitable to run. That would mean strong winds or no wind which would make it unsuitable for flying kites.

We will not cancel in the event of light rain or cold! 

If YOU would like to cancel we require 36 hours notice from you to be eligible for a refund. Otherwise no refunds will be available.

If we do utilize the back up day and the new date does not suit you, we can refund your ticket price. 

Min numbers may apply to run the trips.

We would appreciate if you choose natural materials to make your kite. It is advisable that fishing line is NOT used as kite string, as this type of 'string' can be an accidental cause of bird entanglement and death, when not disposed of properly or when accidently tangled in vegetation or if it is lost.

No kite? No problem! Kite Day ticket holders are welcome to attend a FREE kite decorating session at Port Chalmers Library. Kites (and artistic guidance) will be provided. Sessions led by local artist Jo St Baker run in the Rolfe Room, Port Chalmers Library, from 2-4pm on Wed 2, Thurs 3 and Fri 4 Oct. No booking required, but please have your ticket handy (on your phone is fine!)

Photos by Dunedin NZ and Kassandra Lynne Photography included in the listing.