Harbour Cruise (Ripapa and Quail Islands)

Travel by bus to Lyttleton and board a boat to explore and photograph historic Fort Jervois on Ripapa Island.  Built in 1886 as part of a defence system against a feared Russian invasion, later used as a quarantine station and a prison.  Fort Jerviois is the most complete remaining “Russian Scare Fort” left.  Board, again, the boat to visit Ōtamahua / Quail Island which was originally farmland, a quarantine station, hospital and then leper colony.  Spend a couple of hours exploring, eat packed lunch on the island before returning via bus to St Margarets in time to register for the Convention.

Itinerary (approximate)
0830 - Depart St Margarets for Lyttleton (some time in Lyttleton prior to boat departure)
1030 – Depart on cruise to Ripapa Island. Arrive 1045.
1215 depart for Quail Island. Arrive 1230.  Lunch on Quail Island.
2.45pm depart Quail
1500 Arrive Lyttleton.
1515 – Depart Lyttleton for St Margarets

Note: Both islands are managed by DOC.  At this stage the assumption is that the tour operator would have the necessary concessions, however, keeping the trip cost neutral removes the need to apply for this ourselves.

Maximum of 47.

Estimated cost: $70 (includes packed lunch). To be confirmed prior to registrations opening.