What does the name Otamahua mean? Where does the name come from?
Ngāi Tahu knew Quail Island as Ōtamahua, which means
the place where children collected sea birds’ eggs.
Quail Island The island was given its European name by Captain Mein Smith who saw native quail here in 1842
Where did the name quaill island come from?
How big is the island?
81 hectears
What wildlife is present on the island - native/introduced.
Quails birds lizards penguins humans
Mahhinga kai food gathering was an important activity for maori. What food did they gather from Otamahua? Water dinner lunch breakfast
How have introduced species (animals/birds/insects) Damaged the enviroment.
Killing the plants spreading the disease and dying
What rules DOC need to help protect Otamahua
Not to let people come in and leave
Not to let people come in and leave
