Flowerpot Bay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Flowerpot Bay
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Flowerpot Bay in 1877
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Pitt Island, Flowerpot Bay is located on the north coast
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 Flowerpot Bay
Location in Oceania
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Territorial authority | Chatham Islands |
| Island | Pitt Island |
| Time zone | Chatham Standard Time Zone |
Flowerpot Bay, sometimes spelled Flower Pot Bay, is a small bay. It is found on the north coast of Pitt Island. Pitt Island is part of the Chatham Islands group in New Zealand. The bay is about 250 meters (820 feet) wide.
At its western end, Flowerpot Bay has a jetty. This jetty is very important. It is the main way people and supplies arrive on Pitt Island by sea.
Exploring Flowerpot Bay
Flowerpot Bay is more than just a place to land. It is a small community hub. The area around the bay has important buildings.
What You Will Find
Near the bay, you can find the island's only primary school. There is also a church for the community. If you want to visit and stay, the Flowerpot Bay Lodge is the only place for tourists. It offers a place to rest and enjoy the island.
Home to Special Birds
Flowerpot Bay is a very important place for wildlife. It has been named an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International. This means it is a key spot for birds.
Protecting the Pitt Shag
The bay is home to a breeding colony of Pitt shags. These birds are a type of cormorant. They are an endangered species. This means there are not many of them left in the world. In 1998, experts counted 75 nests of these special birds here. Protecting places like Flowerpot Bay helps these birds survive.
