Quail Island is an uninhabited island within Lyttelton Harbour with history and picturesque views, the perfect setting for our geology class to study. With a deep surrounding water bed and a 10 minute boat ride, this secluded island was very beneficial to our class assessment on the geological structure and surface features of our country. We took a half an hour bus ride to Lyttelton Harbour, where we went aboard a black cat cruiser, speeding off to serenity. We were greeted with a sturdy but well worn dock, and the beauty of giant trees coating the island. A short hike from the dock to the top point of the island gives a truly remarkable view of Diamond harbour, Governors bay and as far as the eye could see. We took numerous photos which would help us later in our assessment. We took a commemorative photo around the newly installed Te Hamo o Tū Te Rakiwhānoa, a nine meter tall Pou Whenua standing guard over Quail Island. After this we started exploring the island, learning about the wondrous history it holds and exploring through the ancient buildings. Stopping at the bay of the island, Charteris bay greeting us from afar, we stopped for lunch. Finishing off our exploration, we headed back to the dock where we awaited our boat.

Written by Mr Proracki and Miss Petersen