Antipodes Island received its name because it is located almost opposite London on the globe. Like most islands in the group, this was an early centre for sealing. No tourist landings are allowed bu...
The Auckland Islands are a collection of Pacific Sub Antarctic Islands. There were early colonies on Enderby Island, first of Maoris, then Europeans, but by the mid 19th Century, none remained. These ...
Named after his ship by Captain Bligh, the Bounty Islands are rarely visited. Truly ‘desert’ islands, they are home to erect-crested penguins and wandering albatross.
Campbell Island is a designated nature reserve. It is particularly rich in plant-life, much of which flowers in January.
The Chatham Islands are located in the South Pacific Sub Antarctic seas. Home to sea-birds, particularly storm-petrels, there are a birdwatcher’s wonderland.
Macquarie Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, acquired largely for its geology and high level of seismic activity. A home to seals, penguins and shipwrecks, this is a fascinating island to visit.
Snares Island is so named because of their danger to shipping in the south Pacific Ocean. Breeding ground to millions of seabirds, landings are not permitted here, although cruising in zodiacs, parti...
Stewart Island is the southernmost island of New Zealand, and while it is not technically classed as one of the Sub Antarctic Islands, it is visited by many of the Antarctic cruises that depart from N...
