Welcome to some of the most wonderful wildlife sanctuaries in the Southern Ocean!
Our travel experts recommend you visit Snares, Enderby, Auckland and Campbell Islands. All of them are UNESCO World Heritage sites, which means that nature is protected to the highest degree here. Tourists visit these areas rather rarely, as going ashore at some sites is strictly prohibited, so you can enjoy the beauty of intact nature of the subarctic islands from the boat, on which you come as close as possible to the shore. You’ll observe some of the rarest species of birds and plants in the world.
The Snores Archipelago
No stopovers are allowed in its territories as birds nest on the shores of the islands, but you will be able to observe them from the sidelines. The tufted penguin, New Zealand warbler, and Maori petroika are endemic to the Snores Islands. Get as close to shore as you can by boat and enjoy beautiful coastal vistas with forests and unique plants.
Enderby
On the shores of Enderby, perhaps the most amazing Subantarctic Island, you’ll have an amazing day. Walk through the Ratha forests and along the coastal cliffs, get closer to the island’s wildlife and take some magical photos. There are several interesting sites with abandoned shore-watchers’ huts and shipwreck sites, as well as colonies of the white-tailed albatross.
Campbell Island
Campbell Island is the southernmost island. Because of the introduced species of some animals and birds, the island has begun to have ecosystem problems. Sheep, cattle, cats, and rats have been decimated in recent years, and the island has quickly recovered. Campbell is also home to the majestic southern king albatross and the flightless teal and snipe, endemic to Campbell Island.