NEW ZEALAND & NEW ZEALAND & SUBANTARCTIC SUBANTARCTIC IISLANDS SLANDS
Unforgettable small ship cruising adventures in New Zealand and Unforgettable small ship cruising adventures in New Zealand and the Subantarctic Islands. the Subantarctic Islands.
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CHATHAM ISLANDS
“TheChathams’ruggedbeauty,richhistory,and uniquewildlifeneverdisappoint.Fromrarebird sightingstoancientMorioriculture,theseremote islandsofferanunparalleledglimpseintoNew Zealand’suntamedandfascinatingheritage. ”
WildEarthTravelisownedandoperatedbyexpeditionleaders withover20years’experiencevoyaging,leadingandcreating expeditionsallovertheglobe.BasedinChristchurch,New Zealand,wehaveledexpeditions,travelledextensivelywithin andsentmanyhappytravellersallaroundNewZealandand theSubantarcticIslandswhereweworkwitharangeof operators,includingmanylocallyownedsuppliers,tobring youthebestoftheregion.
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Price Guide:
NZ$4K to $15K. Small ship to luxury expedition vessel.
When to Travel:
The best time to cruise is during the warmer months (Nov to Apr), which is when most voyages will be available, but keep in mind that Fiordland can be beautiful even during the misty off-season for a more tranquil experience
Duration:
Around 5-7 days for a specific location and around 14 days for a NZ coastal voyage.
When to Book:
It's recommended to book around 6 months in advance as dates book out quickly!
Pre-/Post- Cruise Options:
For a more remote, off-the-beatenpath experience filled with wildlife and untouched landscapes, consider adding a voyage to the Subantarctic islands
New Zealand is also a popular launchpad for cruises to Australia and the South Pacific. Feel free to ask us for advice on cruising in these regions
Staying overnight in one of the big cities? Ask us about your hotel booking options.
Handy Information
Pack for Variable Weather New Zealand's coastal weather can change quickly Be sure to pack layers, including a waterproof jacket and sturdy shoes for excursions, especially in regions like Fiordland
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NEW ZEALAND
AotearoaNewZealand,withits15,000kmofcoastline,isa smallshipenthusiast’sdream,offeringavastrangeof experiences fromcruisinginandoutofremotebeachesand exploringforestsotherwiseaccessibleonlybyfootor helicopter,toimmersinginthehustleandbustleofvibrant citiesandtowns.
Withsmallervessels,you'llhavetheopportunitytoaccess secludedlocationsandenjoypersonalisedexperiences, whetherit'swildlifeviewing,kayaking,orsimplyrelaxingon deckLetusguideyouthroughthediversewondersofNew Zealandonanunforgettableexpeditioncruise.
HIGHLIGHTS
NZ Coastal
For those looking to explore many of New Zealand’s highlights, a coastal voyage that includes the North, South, and often Stewart Island is a popular choice. You will visit vibrant cities like Wellington and Auckland, as well as charming towns such as Akaroa and Kaikoura. Along the way, you'll also experience stunning beaches and discover off-thebeaten-path natural attractions
Fiordland National Park
Renowned for its towering granite peaks, cascading waterfalls, and deep fjords carved by glaciers, this UNESCO World Heritage site feels like a world apart. The two most renowned fjords, Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound, captivate visitors with sheer cliffs plunging into dark, tranquil waters Fiordland is also a wildlife haven, with seals, dolphins, and penguins among its inhabitants.
Marlborough Sounds
Situated at the northern tip of the South Island, Marlborough Sounds is a picturesque region known for its winding waterways, lush forests, and secluded bays. Visitors can sail through tranquil waters, uncovering hidden coves, pristine beaches, and remote settlements accessible only by boat
Chatham Islands
The Chathams offer a remote, rugged landscape where visitors can explore windswept beaches, ancient volcanic formations, and unique wildlife found nowhere else.
Price Guide:
AU$10K to AU$47K (with the Ross Sea/Antarctica added on). Small ship expedition
When to Travel:
Southern Hemisphere's summer, from November to January During this period, the weather is milder, with longer daylight hours, making wildlife viewing and exploration more accessible.
Duration:
A 7-10 day voyage as a standalone trip or up to 28 days as part of a roundtrip that also includes Antarctica via the Ross Sea.
When to Book:
It's recommended to book at least 6 months in advance as dates book out quickly!
Pre-/Post- Cruise Options:
The subantarctic islands are a popular stop off on the way to (and from) Antarctica when travelling to the Ross Sea via New Zealand or Australia
New Zealand Add on a NZ cruise or specific destinations within NZ Australia. Add on an Australian cruise or specific destination within Australia
Handy Information
The Subantarctics are a good alternative to Antarctica for those on a lower budget, as you get to see a lots of wildlife
The weather is unpredictable, often cold, wet, and windy, even in summer Ensure you pack layers and waterproof, windproof clothing
SUBANTARCTIC ISLANDS
Explorethewindsweptandwildlife-richSubantarcticIslands theonlywayyoucan-aboardasmallexpeditionship. NestledinthecooltemperatezonesouthandeastofNew Zealand,theseislandsaresomeoftheremotedintheworld andhometoanabundanceofuniquefloraandfauna. ProtectedasNatureReservesandWorldHeritagesites,they offerapristinewildernessexperiencewithlimitedtourismto minimiseimpactDiscoversixgroupsofislandsincludingthe AucklandIslandsandMacquarieIsland,teemingwith indigenousplantsandseabirds.
HIGHLIGHTS
Diverse Wildlife. Including several species of penguins such as the king, royal and yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals, elephant seals, and large colonies of albatrosses. The large colonies of King Penguins on Macquarie Island are one of the biggest drawcards to the region
UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These islands are recognised for their global significance due to their rich biodiversity, rare species, and largely untouched natural environment
Endemic Plant Species. The islands boast unique plant life, with several species found nowhere else on Earth Megaherbs, large-leaved plants adapted to the harsh climates, are particularly notable for their vibrant colours and size, thriving in the island’s challenging weather conditions and providing essential habitats for local fauna.
Remote, Untouched Landscapes. The Subantarctic Islands’ landscapes include dramatic volcanic formations, rugged coastlines, and dense tussock grasslands, providing an unspoiled backdrop that feels a world away from civilisation
Conservation and Research. As some of the least disturbed environments in the world, the Subantarctic Islands are on efforts. They pecies and are nge, ocean nimally impacted
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NEWZEALAND& SUBANTARCTIC SHIPS
WildEarthTravelworkswithsmallshipoperatorswhocan accesstheisolatedislandsandnarrowpassagesthat largershipscannotreach Thisallowsforamoreintimate explorationofNewZealandandtheSubantarcticIslands, includingsecludedbeaches,remotewildernessareas, andwildlifehabitats.Oursmallshipsarealsoableto offerflexibleitineraries,allowingforspontaneousstopsto observewildlifeorexploreinterestingsightsalongthe coast.Wehaveaccesstoover20shipsfromsmall catamaranstolarger,moreluxuriousships-pleasesee rightforafulllistofourvesselsandlinkstoourwebsite formoreinformation
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Theseshipshaveanemphasison adventureandreachinghard-toreachplaces: CoralAdventurer
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LuxuryExpeditionFleet
Theseshipsaregenerallybigger (200+passengers)to accommodateluxuryamenities suchaspools,barsandgyms: LeJacquesCartier LeSoleal SilverMuse
NewZealandCoastalOdyssey
14days|FROMAU$12,225*pp|NZ$15,290*pp
AboardHeritageAdventurer|Departures28Feb2025&3Mar2026
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DAY1:Queenstown Hotelnightwithgroupdinner
DAY2:Bluff TransfertoBluffforboardingHeritageAdventurer
DAYS3&4:Fiordland Explorestunningwilderness,richhistory, anddiversewildlife,includingdolphinsandpenguins
DAY5:StewartIsland DiscoverUlvaIsland'swildlifeandStewart Island'suntouchedbeauty,exploringbeachesandforests
DAY6:Dunedin SailintoOtagoHarbour,exploreDunedin’s history,wildlife-richOtagoPeninsula,andsceniclandscapes
DAY7:Akaroa VisittheFrench-inspiredvillageofAkaroa,enjoy naturewalks,andvisitlocalcheeseandwineproducers
DAY8:Wellington Explorethecity’shighlightsonfoot,including ZealandiaandTePapamuseum
DAY9:Nelson/AbelTasmanNationalPark Explorethecoastal beautyofAbelTasman,localcrafts,world-classwines,and artisanculinarydelights
DAY10:Marlborough Explorecoastaltrailsandobservenative birdsonislandnaturereserves.
DAY11:Napier.ExploreNapier’sArtDecocharmorvisitHawkes BaywineriesorCapeKidnappers'GannetColony.
DAY12:AtSea.Attendlecturesorsimplyrelaxonboard.
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DAY13:Tauranga/Rotorua VisitRotorua’s geothermalwonders,includingsteamvents, geysers,andbubblingmudpools,with expertguides.
DAY14:Auckland.ArriveinAuckland, disembarkafterbreakfast,andcontinue exploringortransfertotheairport.
NewZealand’sNorth&SouthIslands
10days|FROMAU$13,710*pp
AboardLeJacquesCartier|Departure7Jan2025
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DAY1:Lyttelton Explorethehistoricporttown,knownforits Antarcticconnections,cosycafesandmaritimeheritage
DAY2:Dunedin DiscoverDunedin’sVictorianarchitecture, Scottishheritage,andwildlifereservesontheOtagoPeninsula
DAY3:DuskySound&DoubtfulSound Sailthroughremote fjords,experiencingwildlife,toweringcliffs,andserenewaterfalls ofFiordland
DAY4:MilfordSound Marvelatdramaticlandscapes,with toweringcliffs,waterfalls,anddeepfjordwaters
DAY5:AtSea Enjoyshipboardactivities,relaxation,and opportunitiestoadmireoceanviewsandspotmarinelife
DAY6:Picton Explorethecharmingwaterfrontandscenic surroundings,includingthebeautifulMarlboroughSounds.
DAY7:Napier.StrollthroughNapier’sArtDecoarchitectureand enjoytheregion’sfamousvineyardsandMaoriinfluence.
DAY8:Whakatane.ExperienceWhakatane’sMaoricultureand visitnearbygeothermalwonderslikeWai-O-TapuinRotorua.
DAY9&10:Auckland.DiscoverAuckland’sharbours,volcanoes, culturaldiversity,andiconicskyline,includingtheSkyTower
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BestofNewZealand:AucklandtoLyttelton
11days|FROMAU$11,920*pp
AboardLeJacquesCartier|Departure16Jan2025
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DAY1:Auckland.ExploreNewZealand’slargestcity,knownforits twoharbours,volcaniclandscapes,black-sandbeaches,and vibrantculturalmix.
DAY2:WaihekeIsland.Visitpristinebeaches,vineyards,and olivegroves,enjoyingtherelaxedlifestyleandrichartsscene.
DAY3:Tauranga.Discoverthiscoastaltownandvisitnearby Rotorua’sgeothermalwonders,includingtheWai-O-Tapu ThermalWonderland
DAY4:Gisborne.Explorewildbeaches,theEastwoodhill Arboretum,andlearnaboutMaoricultureattheTairawhiti Museum
DAY5:Napier.AdmireuniqueArtDecoarchitectureandsample winesfromrenownedvineyards
DAY6:Wellington.Visitthecapital’smuseums,cafés,and culturalsites
DAY7:MarlboroughSounds Sailthroughamazeofpeninsulas, islands,andbaysinthisstunning,untouchednaturalregion
DAY8:Picton ExplorethescenictownofPictonandthe breathtakingMarlboroughSounds
DAY9:Akaroa.Dockinthecharming French-influencedporttown,andvisit Christchurch,the“GardenCity,”knownforits parksandpost-earthquakeresilience DAY10:Lyttelton DelveintoLyttelton’s Antarcticexpeditionhistoryanddiscoverthe historicTimeBall
AucklandtoSydneyLuxuryCruise
17days|FROMAU$11,800*pp ItineraryataGlance
AboardSilverMuse|Departures5&19Dec2024|4&18Janand1Feb2025
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DAYS1&2:Auckland ArriveinAucklandandexploreatyour leisurebeforeenjoyingonenight’shotelstay
DAY3:AtSea Arelaxingdaytoenjoytheship’samenities
DAY4:Napier KnownforArtDecoarchitectureandwineries, NapieroffersachancetoexploreCapeKidnappers,hometo oneoftheworld’slargestgannetcolonies Takeastrolldown MarineParadeorvisitthelocalvineyardsfortastings
DAY5:AtSea Anothertranquildayatseatorecharge
DAY6:Picton Enjoythischarmingharbourtownsurroundedby thestunningMarlboroughSounds Explorethelocalartgalleries, vineyards,andscenictrails
DAY7:Lyttelton(Christchurch) The“GardenCity,”isamixof Englishcharmandmodernculture.Explorevibrantstreetart, museums,andthepeacefulAvonRiver.
DAY8:Dunedin.ThisScottish-influencedcityoffersGothic revivalarchitectureandabundantwildlife.Visitpenguin coloniesortakeascenicrailjourney.
DAYS9&10:DaysatSea.Relaxwiththeship’sactivities.
DAYS11&12:Hobart Explorerichhistory Visitthefamous SalamancaMarketorMountWellingtonforpanoramicviews
DAY13:PortArthur Discoverthefascinating andsomberhistoryofthisUNESCO-listed formerconvictsettlement DAY14:Burnie.Immerseyourselfinnature. Visitpenguincolonies,hikeCradleMountain, orexplorethecity’svibrantartsscene. DAY15:AtSea.Enjoyanotherpeacefulday. DAYS16&17:Sydney.Withitsiconic landmarksliketheOperaHouseand HarbourBridge,Sydneyistheperfectfinale Enjoyonenighthotelnightstay info@wildearth-travel com
DiscovertheMarlboroughSounds
7days|FROMAU$5,365*pp|NZ$5,645*pp
AboardHeritageExplorer|DeparturesMay,Nov&Deceachyear
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DAY1:Blenheim/Picton.Arriveatthemeetingpointin BlenheimandtransfertoHeritageExplorerinPicton After boarding,exploretheshipandmeetthecaptainandexpedition team Intheafternoon,sailalongQueenCharlotteSound DAYS2&3:QueenCharlotteSound.ExploreQueenCharlotte Sound,whereCaptainCookmadeShipCovehisNewZealand base WalktheQueenCharlotteWalkway,visitpredator-free islands,andlearnwhalinghistoryatToryChannel Discoverrare birdspeciesonBlumineIsland,includingtheOrangefronted Parakeet
DAY4:d'UrvilleIsland SailthroughFrenchPasstoexplore d'UrvilleIsland’sseacliffs,mountainousterrain,andfasttidal flows Spotdolphinsandfurseals,andlearnaboutPelorusJack, thefamousdolphinguideofCookStrait DAYS5&6:PelorusSound Explorethelargestsoundin Marlboroughwith55kmofscenicwaterwaysandsheltered covesandbays WalktheNydiaTrack,immerseinnature,and enjoyafarewelldinneronthefinalnight
DAY7:Havelock/Blenheim Afterbreakfast,disembarkin HavelockandtransfertoBlenheimortheairport
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UnseenStewartIsland:Wilderness&Wildlife
8days|FROMAU$6,555*pp|NZ$6,895*pp
AboardHeritageExplorer|Departures6Janand1,8,15&22Oct2025 Moreinformationhere
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DAY1:Invercargill/Oban TravelfromInvercargilltoBluff,then ferrytoOban Thecaptainandexpeditionleaderwelcomeyou aboardtheHeritageExplorer,yourhomeforthevoyage
DAY2:PatersonInlet Exploreforestedbays,islands,and beaches VisitahistoricNorwegianwhalingstation,walkforest trails,andexperiencepredator-freeUlvaIsland,hometo flourishingbirdlife
DAY3:PortAdventure DiscoverPortAdventure’sscenicbay, richinhistory,fishing,andhunting ActivitiesincludeZodiac cruising,walkingadventures,andvisitstolocallandmarkslike thePortAdventureHuntersHut
DAYS4to6:PortPegasus Spendthreedaysexploringremote PortPegasus.EnjoyZodiac,kayak,andhikingactivities,marvel atpristinebeaches,exploresubalpineterrain,andobserve wildlifesuchassealionsandpenguins.
DAY7:LordsRiver.NavigatethewindingestuaryofLordsRiver, oftencomparedtoFiordland.Explorevirginnativeforestinone ofNewZealand'smostuntouchedlandscapesviaZodiacsafari.
DAY8:Oban/Invercargill.ReturntoOban,ferrytoBluff,and transfertoInvercargill
Fiordland
LocatedonthesouthwesternedgeofNewZealand’sSouth Island,FiordlandNationalParkisabreathtakingregion renownedforitsstunninglandscapesanddiversewildlife Encompassingavastareaofruggedmountains,deepfjords, andpristineforests,Fiordlandisoneofthecountry’smost treasurednaturalenvironments Thedramaticsceneryincludes iconiclocationssuchasMilfordSoundandDoubtfulSound, wheretoweringcliffs,cascadingwaterfalls,andserenewaters convergetocreateawe-inspiringvistas.ThisUNESCOWorld Heritagesiteishometouniquefloraandfauna,includingthe rareFiordlandcrestedpenguinandtheendangeredKākāpō parrot.WithsomeareasofFiordlandaccessibleonlyby helicopter,onfoot,orbywater,smallshipcruisingisthebest waytoextensivelyandintimatelyexplorethisveryspecialpart oftheworld.
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UnseenFiordland&StewartIsland
6days|FROMAU$5,995*pp|NZ$6,500*pp AboardHeritageAdventurer|Departures3Jan&27Dec2025
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DAY1:Queenstown Hotelnight Thiseveningtherewillbean informalget-togetheratthehotelfordinner;anexcellent opportunitytomeetfellowadventurersonyourvoyage
DAY2:PortofBluff/StewartIsland Afterbreakfast,wedepart forStewartIsland,NewZealand'stranquilthirdisland,knownfor itsstunningbushland.ExploreUlvaIsland,apredator-free havenrichinwildlifeandhistorysince1997.InPatersonInlet, enjoysandybeacheslikeBoulderBayandWestEndBeach,or relaxaroundPostOfficeBayandSydneyCove.Wildlifesightings mayincludeStewartIslandRobin,SouthIslandKaka,andmore, withguidesonhandtoidentifyspecies.Intheafternoon,visit thehistoricNorwegianwhalingstationatPricesInlet,active from1923to1933 There’salsoachancetoexploreObanin HalfmoonBayandenjoyadrinkwithaviewattheiconicSouth SeaHotel
DAYS3to5:Fiordland Wewillspendthreedaysexploringthe breathtakingwildernessofFiordlandinthesouth-westcornerof NewZealand'sSouthIsland Thisareaissteepedinhistory, showcasingstunningsceneryandabundantwildlife TraditionallyknowntothelocalMaori,thedemi-godTu-te-rakiwhanoaisbelievedtohaveshapedtheregion'sfiords Captain CookwasthefirstEuropeantovisitin1773,markingtheareaas historicallysignificant,attractingsealersandwhalerswho establishedearlysettlements TheremoteFiordlandcoastline, accessibleonlybysea,featuresmistywaterfalls,rivers,and ruggedterrainsadornedwithfernsandmosses Wildlife sightingsmayincludeBottlenoseDolphinsandFiordland CrestedPenguins Ouritineraryallowsflexibilitytovisitkeysites, includingDoubtfulSound,DuskySound,andAstronomer’sPoint, withplansadaptingtotheweatherconditions Theisolationof Fiordlandensuresitsbeautyremainsunspoiled,withhistoric sitesundisturbed Afterourexplorations,wewillgatherfora farewelldinner,reflectingontheamazingwildlife,landscapes, andrichhistorywe'veexperiencedtogetherduringthis unforgettablejourney
DAY6:Invercargill/Queenstown Earlythismorningwewill arriveinthePortofBluff Afterafinalbreakfastwebidfarewell toourfellowvoyagersandtakeacomplimentarycoach transfertoeitherInvercargillorQueenstownAirports
“IwasblownawaybythegrandeurofMilfordSound— therearetrulyworld-classfiordsinourownbackyard! Thehistoryoftheregionisabsorbing,heightenedbythe factthatweareexperiencingitjustastheMāoriand Europeansettlersdidcenturiesago.”
AlltheFiords:UltimateFiordlandExperience
10days|FROMAU$7,785*pp|NZ$8,195*pp
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DAY1:TeAnau/PreservationInlet.TransfertoPreservationInlet viahelicopter;settleinonboard.
DAY2:PreservationInlet.Exploregoldmininghistoryandvisit NewZealand’sfirstwhalingstation.
DAY3:ChalkyInlet.Discoverpredator-freeislandsand remnantsofhumanhistoryamidmajesticcliffs.
DAY4:DuskySound.Visitingsignificantconservationsitesand learningabouthistoricwildlifeefforts
DAY5:AcheronPassage&BreakseaSound.NavigateAcheron Passage;spotdolphinsandexploreBreakseaSound’s conservationhistoryandmarinereserves
DAY6:DoubtfulSound.Experiencethebreathtakingsceneryof NewZealand’sdeepestfiordwithabundantwildlife
DAY7:Charles&CaswellSound.ExploreCharlesSound’s marinereserves;visithistoricsitesandenjoykayakingorZodiac cruising
DAY8:GeorgeSound NavigateGeorgeSound,admiringAlice FallsandexploringthehistoricalintroductionofWapiti/elk
DAY9:MilfordSound CruisethroughthestunningMilfordSound, celebratingtheadventurewithafarewelldinneraboard
SouthernFiordsDiscovery
DAY10:MilfordSound/TeAnau Disembark afterbreakfast;transfertoTeAnauthrough sceniclandscapes
7days|FROMAU$5,995*pp|NZ$6,375*pp
AboardHeritageExplorer|Departures7Feb,12Mar,4and10Jul,9Aug&3Sep2025 Moreinformationhere
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DAY1:TeAnau/PreservationInlet ArriveinTeAnau,helicopter toPreservationInlet,andsettleinonboardamidststunning SouthernFiordlandscenery
DAY2:PreservationInlet Exploregoldmininghistoryandvisit NewZealand’sfirstwhalingstationandremotePuysegurPoint lighthouse
DAY3:ChalkyInlet DiscoverChalkyInlet'slimestonecliffsand predator-freeislands,hometoendangeredspeciesand remnantsofhistoricalhumanactivity
DAYS4&5:DuskySound Exploresignificanthistoricaland conservationsiteswhilemarvellingatFiordland'sscenery HighlightsincludeAcheronPassage,predator-freeAnchor Island hometotheLittleSpottedKiwi andhistoricsiteslike LuncheonCove.DiscoverRichardHenry'spioneeringbird transfereffortsonPigeonIsland,nowapest-freesanctuary.
DAY6:Dagg&DoubtfulSounds.ExploreDaggSound'sscenic beauty,thencruisethroughstunningDoubtfulSound,enjoying itsmajesticcliffsandwaterfalls.
DAY7:DoubtfulSound/TeAnau.NavigatetoDeepCove's waterfalls,enjoybreakfast,andtransfertoTeAnau
Fiordland’sIconicDoubtful&DuskySounds
5days|FROMAU$4,365*pp|NZ$4,595*pp
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DAY1:TeAnau/DoubtfulSound.MeetfellowexpeditionersinTe AnaubeforetravelingacrossLakeManapouriandoverWilmot PasstoDeepCove.BoardtheHeritageExplorer,settleintoyour cabin,andenjoyyourfirsteveninginDoubtfulSound.
DAY2:Doubtful&BreakseaSounds.Explorethebreathtaking landscapesofDoubtfulSound,knownasthe“soundofsilence.” SpotseabirdslikeWanderingandBuller’sAlbatrosswhilesailing towardBreakseaSound,hometosignificantconservation efforts
DAY3:BreakseaSound&AcheronPassage.NavigateBreaksea SoundandAcheronPassage,keepinganeyeoutforBottlenose Dolphins Participateinfishingfordinnerorexploretheshoreline bykayak,visitinghistoricalsiteslikeWetJacketArm
DAY4:DuskySound.VisitLuncheonCove,thesiteofNew Zealand’sfirstEuropeanboat,andenjoyabundantbirdlifeon predator-freeAnchorIsland ExploreAstronomer’sPoint,where CaptainCookconductedastronomicalobservations
DAY5:DuskySound/TeAnau SailtoSupperCoveforfinal viewsofDuskySoundbeforeahelicoptertransfertoTeAnau
MilfordSoundOvernightCruise
2days|FROMNZ$2,398*pp
AboardFiordlandJewel|DeparturesNovtoApreachseason Moreinformationhere
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DAYS1&2:MilfordSoundTheFiordlandJewelisapurposebuiltcatamaranspecificallydesignedtotakeinthisincredible location,oftenknownastheEighthWonderoftheWorld,intotal comfort
Withaboutiqueatmosphere,anovernightexperienceaboard theFiordlandJewelistheperfectmixofultimaterelaxationand adventurousexploration,withopportunitiesforkayakingand tenderboatexcursions,aswellaswell-deservedpampering withasoakinthetopdeckhottubanddeliciousmealscooked byouronboardchef
Spendingthenightinthisveryspecialpartoftheworldmeans trulytakinginitssplendourOursmallgroupcruises accommodateamaximumof22passengerspernight,innine climate-controlledcabinseachwithensuiteandseaviews Ouronboardhelipadmeansyoucanbeensconcedinthis spectacularsceneryinjust30minutesfromQueenstownNo matterhowyouarrive,anightaboardtheFiordlandJewelwill beonetorememberforyearstocome
Subantarctic Islands
Explorethewindsweptandwildlife-richSubantarcticIslands aboardasmallshipcruisewithWildEarthTravel.Nestledinthe cooltemperatezonesouthandeastofNewZealand,these islandsarehometoanabundanceofuniquefloraandfauna. ProtectedasNatureReservesandWorldHeritagesites,they offerapristinewildernessexperiencewithlimitedtourismto minimiseimpact.Discoversixgroupsofislandsincludingthe AucklandIslandsandMacquarieIsland,teemingwith indigenousplantsandseabirds.Ourexperiencedteamof expeditionleadersensuresamemorablejourney,drawingon over20yearsofexpertiseincreatingandleadingexpeditions worldwide.Contactustofindtheperfectsmallshipcruiseto theseremoteandbeautifulislands.
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ForgottenIslandsoftheSouthPacific
8days|FROMAU$9,995*pp|NZ$9,995*pp AboardHeritageAdventurer|Departures28Dec2024&21Dec2025
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DAY1:Queenstown Arriveatyourhotelwhereyouwillspend thefirstnightofyourexpedition Intheevening,enjoyagroup dinnerwithfellowadventurersandtheexpeditionteam
DAY2:PortofBluff DepartbycoachforthePortofBluffto embarktheHeritageAdventurer Enjoyascenicsailpast RuapukeandStewartIslands,spottingseabirdssuchas albatrossandLittleBluePenguinsalongtheway
DAY3:AtSea AstheshipnavigatestheSouthernOcean,learn aboutthefloraandfaunaofCampbellIsland Birdwatching opportunitiesabound,withpossiblesightingsofvarious albatrossspecies,petrels,andshearwaters,makingthislega highlightforbirdenthusiasts
DAY4:CampbellIsland Afulldayisdedicatedtoexploring CampbellIsland,richinhistoryandnaturalbeauty Choose frommultiplewalkingoptions,includinganextendedtrekto NorthwestBay.Theisland,nowpredator-free,ishometothe endangeredCampbellIslandFlightlessTealandboasts spectacularvegetation,includingmegaherbs.
DAY5:AucklandIslands.ArrivingatCarnleyHarbour,thereare severalactivityoptions.TheadventurouscanclimbtotheSouth WestCapeforbreathtakingviews,whileothersmayoptfora Zodiaccruiseorvisithistoricsites,includingtheCoastwatcher's hutandtheremainsofthe‘Grafton’shipwreck
DAY6:AucklandIslands/EnderbyIsland.EnderbyIsland, clearedofintroducedpestsin1994,offersabundantwildlifeand beautifullandscapes Enjoyvariouswalks,includinga boardwalkalongthewesterncliffs,whilespottinguniquebird speciesliketheHooker’sSeaLionandtheAucklandIsland FlightlessTeal
DAY7:TheSnares/NorthEastIsland TheSnares,aprotected NatureReserve,arerichinseabirdpopulations Although landingsarenotpermitted,guestswillZodiaccruisealongthe easternsideofthemainislandtoobserveendemicwildlife, includingtheSnaresCrestedPenguinandSootyShearwaters, beforeenjoyingafarewelldinneronboard
DAY8:StewartIsland/Invercargill/Queenstown Themorningis spentexploringStewartandUlvaIslands,knownfortheirrich wildlife ThenbidfarewellandtransfertoeitherInvercargillor QueenstownAirport
"Fromthemomentwesetsail,thisjourneywasunforgettable. CampbellIsland’shistory,wildlife,andlushvegetationwere stunning.EnderbyIslandofferedincrediblebirdwatching,while ZodiaccruisingaroundTheSnaresrevealleditsamazingseabird colonies.StewartandUlvaIslandsendedtheadventurewithrich historyandvibrantbirdlife."
GalapagosoftheSouthernOcean
12days|FROMAU$17,250*pp|NZ$18,500*pp
AboardHeritageAdventurer|Departures18Dec2024|26Nov&31Dec2025 Moreinformationhere
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DAY1:Queenstown.Hotelnightwithagroupdinner.
DAY2:PortofBluff.HeadtoBlufftoboardtheship.
DAY3:TheSnares/NorthEastIsland.WecruisealongThe Snares,spottingSnaresCrestedPenguins,SootyShearwaters, andalbatrosseswhiletakingintheislands’protected,bird-filled landscapes.
DAY4:AucklandIslands/EnderbyIsland.ExploreEnderby Island’srecoveringecosystem,hometorarebirdsandNew ZealandSeaLions Scenicwalksshowcasestunningwildlifeand coastalviews
DAY5:AucklandIslands/CarnleyHarbour.Enjoyhikes,Zodiac cruises,andhistoricalvisits,includingshipwrecksites,WWII lookouts,andscenicviewsofAdamsIsland’sruggedlandscape
DAY6:AtSea.WhilecrossingtheSouthernOcean,lectures prepareusforupcomingadventuresatMacquarieIsland
DAYS7&8:MacquarieIsland ExploreMacquarie’swildlife, includingpenguinsandelephantseals,andvisittheAustralian AntarcticResearchBase Experienceitsuniquegeologicaland ecologicalrecovery
DAY9:AtSea Relaxorenjoylecturesaswecontinuesailing
DAY10:CampbellIsland/Perseverance Harbour.Hikethroughlushlandscapes,rich withmegaherbsandSouthernRoyal Albatrosscolonies
DAY11:AtSea Relaxandenjoyafarewell dinner,revisitingthetrip’shighlights DAY12:Invercargill/Queenstown Disembark, andtransfertoInvercargillorQueenstown
ExpeditiontoNZ'sSubantarcticIslands
15days|FROMAU$24,210*pp
AboardLeSoleal|Departures3&17Dec2024|29Dec2025|12Jan2026
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DAY1:Dunedin Embarkinthischarmingcitywhichshowcases well-preservedVictorianandEdwardianarchitecture
DAY2:UlvaIsland Explorethispredator-freesanctuaryteeming withrarebirdspeciesandundisturbedpodocarpforest
DAY3:Dusky&DoubtfulSound.Exploreremote,UNESCO-listed fjordswithstunninglandscapes,richwildlife,andhistoricalsites.
DAY4:MilfordSound.Discoverthisbreathtakingfjordwith toweringcliffs,cascadingwaterfalls,anddramaticscenery.
DAY5:TheSnares.Thiswildlifehavenboastsmillionsofnesting seabirds,endemicSnarespenguins,andfurseals.Explorefrom Zodiacboats,aslandingisprohibited
DAY6:Enderby&AucklandIslands.Discovertherarewildlife anddiversefloraofEnderbyandAucklandIslands Walkthe NorthernCliffstrackortakeaZodiactour
DAY7:AtSea.Relaxandenjoyonboardamenitiesandactivities
DAYS8&9:MacquarieIsland.Hometopenguinrookeriesand elephantseals,enjoyincrediblewildlifeviewing TourtheANARE Station
DAY10:AtSea Relaxandenjoyonboardamenities
DAY11:CampbellIsland Explorelushfloraandendemicbirdlife
onguidedwalksandZodiactours
DAY12:AtSea Enjoyonboardactivities
DAY13:AntipodesIslands Explorethese volcanicislands,hometopenguinsand albatross.Althoughlandingisprohibited, wildlifecanbeviewedfromZodiacs.
DAY14:AtSea.Enjoyonboardactivities.
DAY15:Dunedin.Returnfordisembarkation.
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SubantarcticDiscoveryExpedition
15days|FROMUS$15,695*pp
AboardDouglasMawson|Departure2Jan2026
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DAYS1&2:Dunedin ArriveinDunedin,enjoyonenight’shotel staywithawelcomereception Embarkthenextday,settling intoyourcabin,andsettingsail
DAY3:StewartIsland ExploreStewartIsland(Rakiura)withthe possibilityofencounteringkiwis,penguins,andrarebirdspecies atUlvaIsland
DAY4:Fiordland Cruiseglacialsounds,spottingdolphins,seals, whales,andpossiblyFiordlandpenguins
DAY5:SnaresIslands Explorepredator-freeSnaresIslandsby Zodiac,observingendemicpenguins,albatross,andsealions
DAYS6&7:AtSea Relaxatseawithlectures,photography,and wildlifewatching,preparingforMacquarieIsland
DAYS8&9:MacquarieIsland Explorewildlife-richMacquarie Island,hometopenguins,furseals,elephantseals,andkelp forests
DAY10:AtSea.SailtowardCampbellIsland,enjoyinglectures, seabirdsightings,andreflectingonyourexperiences.
DAYS11to13:NewZealand’sSubantarcticIslands.Explorethese biodiverse,culturallysignificantislands,visitedbyfew.
DAY14:AtSea.Relaxonboard. DAY15:Dunedin.DisembarkinDunedin, sayingfarewelltotheexpeditionteamand fellowpassengers.
Fiordland
Stepintoamysticalworldofuntouchedforest, mountainsandfiordsasexpeditionguide, GlendaDarlingtakesusthroughNewZealand’s remarkableFiordland.
ReservationSpecialistEllenpresentsan insightfulguidetotheSubs,featuringher highlights,anoverviewbyexpedition leaderAaronRuss,ashortvideoofthe islands,anditineraryoptions.
