Chatham Island
The largest island of the Chatham Islands, about 800 kilometres east of the South Island. It is among the first places on Earth to see the new day, and it holds the Moriori culture and a lot of rare birds.
- Where
- Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- -43.9100, -176.4900
Get the Chatham Island stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Chatham Island. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Chatham Islands volume with your photos and a note.
Near Chatham Island
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu 698 km
A hill in southern Hawke's Bay whose Maori name, of 85 letters, is the longest place name in the world according to the Guinness World Records. The name is usually translated as the place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, played his flute to his loved one.
Cape Kidnappers 712 km
A headland at the southern end of Hawke Bay, named by Captain Cook in 1769 after local Maori tried to take a Tahitian boy from his ship. It has the largest mainland gannet colony in the world, with thousands of birds nesting each spring.
Te Mata Peak 720 km
A peak rising to 399 metres in the Te Mata Hills south of Hastings. A sealed road leads to the lookout at the summit, which has wide views over the Hawke's Bay, and many trails cross the ridge for walkers and mountain bikers.
Te Papa Tongarewa 771 km
New Zealand's national museum, on the Wellington waterfront, whose name means the container of treasures. It opened in 1998 and has Maori meeting houses, a colossal squid and a strong collection of Pacific art.
Cuba Street 771 km
A city street in Wellington known for its bohemian character and often called the creative heart of the capital. It is lined with independent shops, cafes, bars, vintage stores and street art, and its name comes from an early settler ship, the Cuba.
Old St Paul's 772 km
A historic church in central Wellington, consecrated in 1866 and once both the parish church of Thorndon and the pro cathedral of the Anglican diocese. Built of native timber in the Gothic Revival style, it is now a heritage site and still holds services and concerts.
The Beehive 772 km
The Executive Wing of the New Zealand Parliament Buildings, at the corner of Molesworth Street and Lambton Quay. Its shape recalls a traditional woven beehive, and it was designed by the Scottish architect Basil Spence and finished in 1981.
Wellington Cable Car 772 km
A funicular railway running between Lambton Quay, the main shopping street, and Kelburn, a suburb in the hills above the city. It opened in 1902, and the top station gives views over Wellington Harbour and sits beside the Botanic Garden.
Questions
Where is Chatham Island?
Chatham Island is in Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu (698 km), Cape Kidnappers (712 km), Te Mata Peak (720 km).
How do I get the Chatham Island stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Chatham Island and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Chatham Islands volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Chatham Island before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Chatham Islands volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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