Map of Quail Island
Questions about Quail Island
- What does the name Otamahua mean? Quail Island
- Where did the name Quail Island come from? It comes from when the settlers came there were a bunch of quails on it fleeing from them.
- How big is the island? Approximately 80 Hectares
- How was the island created? At first, the island was just a bump in the water and when the sea levels lowered it came out of the water and became an island.
- What wildlife is present on the island - native/introduced? Karoro, Tarapunga, Korora
- Mahinga kai food gathering was an important Activity for Maori. What food did they gather from Otamahau? Shellfish, flax, birds, eggs
- How have Introduced species (Animals/birds/insects) damaged the environment?The ferrets eat the native bird's eggs so the can't be born and then there aren't enough birds to carry the seeds.
- What rules has DOC created to help protect Otamahau?Fire is a real danger – do not take matches or cigarette lighters. Be careful with the bags you take on the island.. Check them for unwanted stowaways like rodents.
Jireh
ReplyDeleteNice summary of your 'fact finding' in preparation for your trip. Perhaps a comment on why the island was important in Canterbury's history?
Hello Mr Sutton
ReplyDeleteI will be able to put that in my post of the Quail Island facts thank you.