Quail Island Pirate Hunt | September School Holidays 2026

Our popular Quail Island Pirate Hunt is back for the school holidays!

Ahoy, matey! Legend has it a pirate’s treasure was lost on Quail Island long ago.
Six posters are hidden across the island, each showing a picture of a treasure.

Can your crew find them all?

Collect your Treasure Map, explore the island, find the six lost treasures located on posters,
and return your completed map to the crew to claim your real pirate’s treasure
(aka chocolate coins!).

What is the Quail Island Pirate Hunt?

• 🗺️ Collect your Treasure Map from the crew.
• 🚤 Catch the ferry to Quail Island.
• 🏝️ Search the walking tracks for six hidden posters, each showing a picture of lost treasure.
• ✍️ Write down each treasure as you discover it.
• 🍫 Return your completed Treasure Map to the crew and collect your pirate’s treasure, aka chocolate coins.

This event is for a limited time only during the September/October school holidays and often sells out.
Please book in advance. Choose from a morning, afternoon, or full day trip.
Make sure you book your return trip!

Where does the Pirate Hunt leave from?

The boat to Quail Island departs from B Jetty in Lyttelton, the same jetty used by the
Diamond Harbour Ferry, making it easy to find.

Please ensure you arrive in Lyttelton with plenty of time to find a park and make your way over
the bridge at the Norwich Quay/Oxford Street intersection to find our vessels.