Discover the primordial beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian and New Zealand Subantarctic Islands on this exploration of the most rugged region of the antipodes.
✓ Witness richly endemic birdlife flourishing on Stewart and Ulva Islands, including the iconic brown kiwi (southern tokoeka) and friendly flightless weka
✓ Celebrate under the crimson blossoms of the flowering rātā, affectionately known as the ‘southern Christmas tree’
✓ Experience the humbling majesty of Fiordland’s deep Sounds, and Zodiac cruise the craggy coast of the Snares, breeding grounds for the rare Snares crested penguin and Buller’s albatross
✓ Heading back north, we may visit mystical Campbell Island, where meandering boardwalks lead you past flowering mega herb moors to nesting grounds of southern royal albatross
Make this content experience your own
We've crafted this content experience to boost your marketing and drive conversion. It's easy to get started—simply enter your email!
By entering your email address, you agree to the terms of service and privacy policy
Antarctica with Aurora Expeditions:
Subantarctic Discovery
Overwhelming, Heart Warming, Life Changing.
Antarctica with Aurora Expeditions:
Subantarctic Discovery
Overwhelming, Heart Warming, Life Changing.
Highlights of this Expedition
Featured Expedition
Subantarctic Discovery
Expedition To/From: Dunedin, New Zealand/Dunedin, New Zealand
Destination Highlights
• Explore the seldom-visited islands of the antipodean subantarctic, a sanctuary for millions of breeding albatross, penguins and seals
• Discover the delicate subantarctic ecosystem of Campbell Island, where royal albatross nest amidst fields of flowering megaherb
• Skirt rowdy beaches crowded with harems of New Zealand (Hooker’s) sea lions to reach rātā forests where rare yellow-eyed penguins can be found
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Dunedin and transfer your hotel
Day 2: Embarkation day
Day 3: Stewart Island
Day 4: Fiordland
Day 5: Snares Islands
Days 6-7: At Sea
Days 8-9: Macquarie Island
Day 10: At Sea
Days 11-13: New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands
Day 14: At Sea
Day 15: Disembark in Dunedin
Included Activities
*Landings, adventures, and activities are weather-dependent. Activity options vary by itinerary.
Best Time To Go
New Purpose-Built Small Ships - 130 Passengers Maximum
Our expedition ship— the Douglas Mawson—is designed for exploration. This state-of-the-art, purpose-built ship uses the latest advances in design and technology, truly revolutionising the small-ship experience.
INCLUSIONS
• All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
• One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Dunedin on Day 1.
• Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
• All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage.
• Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner.
• Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
• All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
• Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team.
• Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
• One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
• Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
• Comprehensive pre-departure information.
• Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
• Wi-Fi.
Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore the connection can be unreliable.
EXPEDITION EXCLUSIONS
• International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
• Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary.
• Airport arrival or departure taxes.
• Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
• Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
• Hotel accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary.
• Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges.
• All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, wi-fi, email or phone charges.
About Aurora Expeditions
From the start, Aurora Expeditions— an award-winning Australian-owned company—was destined to be different. Our passion for adventure, exploring wild places and sharing the experience with friends burns just as brightly as it did over 33 years ago, as does our preference for small-group, personal expeditions, accompanied by an expedition team we believe are the world’s best.
