Check out our Bird Trail for the remainder of the School Holidays and don't forget KIDS CRUISE FREE on our Akaroa Nature Cruise.
On a stunning, sunny winter’s day in Ōtautahi (Christchurch), Black Cat hosted a group of delegates from the TECNZ (Tourism Export Council) 2019 Conference over on Quail Island for a day of native tree planting.
This group of keen gardeners assisted the Quail Island Restoration Trust by planting 100 trees and had a fantastic day exploring this hidden Christchurch gem, soaking up the warm sun and giving back. Thanks so much to everyone that took part!
Take the family or gather up some friends this Easter for a fun-filled day on Quail Island. Search the island for coloured tokens and exchange for scrumptious Easter eggs*. On your journey discover along the way old shipwrecks, cheeky native birds, volcanic cliffs and hidden caves!
The Easter Bunny is getting prepared to leave thousands (yes thousands!) of delicious chocolate eggs with us.
Tickets are limited! Making this the hottest and tastiest Easter activity in town!
The Quail Island Easter Egg Hunt will happen from Friday 19 April through to Monday 22 April 2019.
There are 3 times you can head out to Quail Island on the Easter Egg Hunt:
10:30am – 1:00pm
11:30am – 2:00pm
12:30pm – 3:00pm
Please note you must depart and return at the times stated on your ticket.
Our Quail Island Easter Egg Hunt is designed for absolutely any age! Quail Island is a wonderful place for families and friends of all ages.
Children under 5 years: Free
Children 5-15 years: $15.00
Adults: $30.00
Firstly, you must book your tickets with us. This can be done by calling 0800 436 574 or jumping online at www.blackcat.co.nz. We highly recommend booking in advance because we sell out on every day, every year
Come down to B Jetty in Lyttelton at least 15 minutes before your departure time. Our skipper will be there to welcome you on board the Canterbury Cat as you then cruise across Lyttelton Harbour to disembark at the wharf on Quail Island. Our Black Cat Cruises crew (along with the Easter Bunny of course) will have hidden coloured tokens around the island. Every guest on our Easter Egg Hunt is encouraged to collect a maximum of three coloured tokens which we then swap for your chocolate eggs on your ferry ride back.
Find the golden egg to win a GIANT CHOCOLATE BUNNY. There will be one golden egg hidden every day over the long weekend.
The Quail Island Ferry now operates all year round.
Quail Island Fun
Bring your very best teds and join us at the inaugural Plunket Teddy Bear’s Picnic on Quail Island!
We are proud to support Plunket and the amazing work and services they provide for mum’s, babies and families in New Zealand.
Black Cat Cruises have donated a special charter departing from Lyttelton Harbour to Quail Island on the 9th of February (rain day 10 February) at 11:15am and returning 2:30pm.
All proceeds from this event go back to Plunket to support the free services they provide to the Christchurch community such as Parenting Education, Coffee Groups, Playgroups and Music and Movement Groups.
These discounted ticket prices includes return boat ride and sausage, and a goody bag for each child (0 – 12 years).
Adults are normally $30 each and children $15 each.
Family Pass (2 adults, 2 children) $75 + eventbrite fees
Adult and Child Pass (1 Adult and 1 child) $40 + eventbrite fees
Adult Pass (1 Adult) $25 + eventbrite fees
Child Pass (1 Child) $12.50 + eventbrite fees
The fine print: For safety reasons, there must be at least one adult available for every 3 children. There are only 80 seats on the charter. Under 2’s will be counted as 1 Child for the purposes of this trip.
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Quail Island in one of the best Christchurch day trips out there. Just a short 10 / 15 minute ferry ride from Lyttelton wharf, Quail Island is a wonderful destination for a family day out. There’s a walking track, old shipwrecks, and a lovely swimming beach close to the jetty so pack some drinks and snacks and of course your swimming costumes for a great family day out.
For more information about Quail Island and Black Cat Cruises please visit: https://blackcat.co.nz/quail-island-adventures
We hope to see you over there!