Forty-Fours
Island Remote islets east of New Zealand's Chatham Islands
Called Motuhara by Māori, the Forty‑Fours lie east of the Chatham Islands and support seabird nesting colonies; access is by boat and mainly of interest to birdwatchers and researchers.
The Forty-Fours are a group of small, rocky islets that form the easternmost land of New Zealand and lie within the Chatham Islands region. They are remote, uninhabited and are noted primarily for their importance to seabirds.
The islets are low, windswept and exposed to oceanic conditions, and they are visited only occasionally by scientific or conservation teams. There are no facilities for visitors and access is generally restricted by distance and sea conditions.
The Forty-Fours mark New Zealand’s eastern maritime extent and sit well offshore from the main Chatham Island group in the South Pacific.
- Extreme point and wildlife: Considered the easternmost lands of New Zealand and an important remote seabird breeding site, with no permanent human habitation.
How to Get to Forty-Fours #
The Forty-Fours are visited only by private or expedition vessels. Landings are dependent on weather and sea-state; there are no services or regular transport.
Tips for Visiting Forty-Fours #
- These remote islets are for experienced mariners only - plan long-range fuel, safety gear, and weather contingencies.
- There are no visitor facilities; treat the island as a protected and rudimentary environment.
- Observe seabird nesting seasons and avoid landings during breeding to minimize disturbance.
Best Time to Visit Forty-Fours #
Accessible only during the austral summer via private expedition vessels; expect remote conditions.
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