DISCOVER THE SUBANTARCTIC ISLANDS 2020/21 CLOSE TO HOME JOURNEYS
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Experience. Knowledge. Expertise. Wild Earth Travel is owned by an expedition leader who knows New Zealand and it's surrounds better than no other. Wild Earth Travel's Owner-Operator Aaron Russ was just a child when he first started visiting the Sub Antarctic Islands and Chatham Islands of New Zealand, and his father established tourism to that region over 35 years ago. The priority was, and still is, to increase awareness and conservation of the natural world through responsible expedition travel. Aaron has spent all his life learning and travelling, and sharing this passion and knowledge with you is of the utmost importance to Wild Earth Travel. The team at Wild Earth Travel provide unbiased and realistic advise. Our priority is 'match making' the right operator and destination to the traveller. Whether you have a passion for photography, want to hike to the top of every peak, or whether you prefer a laid back approach with a glass of champagne we can help advise the program best suited to your needs.
Discover the Subantarctic Islands... WILDLIFE HAVENS OF THE SOUTHERN OCEAN Discover a world-class wilderness and wildlife experience. All World Heritage sites and Nature Reserves, the Snares, Campbell, Auckland and Macquarie Islands are administered with the highest protection – tourism is only allowed under special license. From endemic Snares Crested Penguin breeding grounds to soaring albatross and petrels; from tapestries of flowering megaherbs to New Zealand Sea Lion colonies, dramatic coastlines and Australia’s Macquarie Island with its Royal and King Penguin colonies and lazing Elephant Seal ‘Weaners’, each day is an epic adventure of discovery. Whether you’re a birder, photographer, wildlife enthusiast, or simply an adventurous spirit, these expeditions offer an unparalleled travel experience. Experience unforgettable wildlife encounters and rugged landscapes well off the tourist route exploring some of the most remote and pristine locations on the planet, where unique flora and fauna flourish, and each day holds new adventures. Join us as we journey through the spectacular wildlife haven of the Subantarctic Islands.
the subantarctic islands
THE SNARES
AUCKLAND ISLANDS
THE ANTIPODES AND BOUNTY ISLANDS
CAMPBELL ISLAND
ANTARCTICA - ROSS SEA
Forgotten Islands of the South Pacific New Zealand's Sub Antarctic Islands are known as the ‘forgotten islands'. Despite their low profile, they are among the most remarkable wildlife reserves in the Southern Ocean, designated UNESCO World Heritage sites and awarded the highest protection of any nature reserves in New Zealand.
8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS TRAVEL STYLE: PRICE FROM: TRAVEL DATES:
Expedition Small Ship - Spirit of Enderby NZ$6,995 PP in a main deck triple cabin 23 December 2020
Invercargill Stewart Island Snare Islands
HIGHLIGHTS: > Visit The Snares, one of the most untouched and pristine areas of New Zealand > See the Snares Crested Penguin and the endemic Fernbird and Tomtit > Visit the Auckland Islands, the largest of the island groups > Visit Enderby Island (of Auckland Islands), arguably the most amazing Sub Antarctic Island
Auckland Islands
> In Carnley Harbour visit a Shy Albatross Colony, an abandoned coast watchers hut and a shipwreck > Visit Campbell Island, the southernmost island of this expedition
Campbell Island
> Joining this expedition redefines natural history travel and will leave you wishing for more time there
ITINERARY: INVERCARGILL RETURN DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY 5-6: DAY 7: DAY 8:
INVERCARGILL THE SNARES - NORTH EAST ISLAND AUCKLAND ISLANDS - ENDERBY ISLAND AUCKLAND ISLANDS - CARNLEY HARBOUR CAMPBELL ISLAND DAY AT SEA INVERCARGILL
> For further information on this itinerary see: www.wildearth-travel.com/trip/forgotten-islands-south-pacific-2020-2021
The Galapagos of the Southern Ocean This is without doubt one of the most informative and inspirational journeys or expeditions into the Southern Ocean ecosystem that one can make anywhere in the world. Long recognised for their rich biodiversity, the Subantarctic Islands lying to the south New Zealand are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
13 DAYS, 12 NIGHTS TRAVEL STYLE: Expedition Small Ship - Spirit of Enderby PRICE FROM: NZ$11,475 PP in a main deck triple cabin TRAVEL DATES: 30 November - 12 December, 11 - 23 December 2020 HIGHLIGHTS: Stewart Island
Invercargill
> The Snares: Encounter Snares Crested Penguins, Cape Petrel and Buller’s Albatross on the imposing cliffs > Auckland Islands: See everything from the famous Southern Royal Albatross and Northern Giant Petrel to parakeets, bellbirds and the endemic shag, teal and snipe
Snare Islands
> Explore Macquarie island: The only place in the world where the beautiful Royal Penguin breeds > Macquarie Island: Get your first experience of a noisy ‘penguin city’, where the dapper inhabitants show no fear of their strange visitors and where you will be immersed in a tumult of chattering, feeding chicks, territorial disputes, petty pilfering and courtship displays
Auckland Islands
> Campbell Island: See the strange and beautiful megaherbs growing on the hills Campbell Island Macquarie Island
ITINERARY: INVERCARGILL RETURN DAY 1: INVERCARGILL DAY 2: PORT OF BLUFF DAY 3: THE SNARES - NORTH EAST ISLAND DAY 4: AUCKLAND ISLANDS - ENDERBY ISLAND DAY 5: AUCKLAND ISLANDS - CARNLEY HARBOUR DAY 6: DAY AT SEA DAY 7-8: MACQUARIE ISLAND
DAY 9: DAY AT SEA DAY 10-11: CAMPBELL ISLAND - PERSERVERANCE HARBOUR DAY 12: DAY AT SEA DAY 13: INVERCARGILL > For further information on this itinerary see: www.wildearth-travel.com/trip/forgottenislands-south-pacific-2020-2021
The Subantarctic Islands Expedition Board the luxurious mega yacht - Le Bellot and discover the wild and untouched beauty of the Sub Antarctic Islands of Australia and New Zealand including: The Antipodes, Bounty Island, Campbell Island, Macquarie Island, the Auckland Islands and the Snares.
15 DAYS, 14 NIGHTS TRAVEL STYLE: Luxury Small Ship - Le Laperouse PRICE FROM: 29 December: Prestige Deck 4, AU$16,750pp, 8 Feb: Deluxe Suite Deck 3, AU$24,350 pp TRIP DATES: 29 December 2020, 8 February* 2021
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*Itinerary departs Auckland and finishes in Lyttelton
HIGHLIGHTS:
Auckland
> Enjoy cruising on board a luxury mega yacht - Le Laperouse > Visit some of the remote islands of New Zealand - Bounty and Antipode Islands > Visit Macquarie Island with its out of this world King Penguin rookery > Sail from the easily accessible Auckland and disembark in Dunedin
Lyttelton Dunedin The Snares Auckland Islands
Bounty Islands
> A fully inclusive package including gourmet meals and drinks
Antipodes Islands
Campbell Island Macquarie Island
ITINERARY: AUCKLAND TO DUNEDIN/ LYTTELTON DAY 1: DAY 2-3: DAY 4: DAY 5: DAY 6: DAY 7: DAY 8:
AUCKLAND DAY AT SEA BOUNTY ISLANDS ANTIPODES ISLANDS DAY AT SEA CAMPBELL ISLAND ENDERBY ISLAND, AUCKLAND ISLANDS
DAY 9: DAY 10: DAY 11: DAY 12: DAY 13: DAY 14: DAY 15:
DAY AT SEA ANARE STATION, MACQUARIE ISLAND SANDY BAY, MACQUARIE ISLAND DAY AT SEA THE SNARES DAY AT SEA DUNEDIN/LYTTELTON
> For further information on this itinerary see: www.wildearth-travel.com/trip/the-sub-antarctic-islandsexpedition/
Ross Sea - In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton The Ross Sea region of Antarctica is one of the most remote places on Planet Earth and one of the most fascinating places in the continent’s human history. With shipping restricted by impenetrable pack ice to just two brief months each austral summer, few people have ever visited this strange and beautiful territory.
30 DAYS, 29 NIGHTS TRAVEL STYLE: Expedition Ship PRICE FROM: NZ$25,000 PP in a main deck triple cabin TRIP DATES: 13 January, 11 February 2021 HIGHLIGHTS: > Discover the Sub Antarctic Islands including the Snares, Auckland Islands, Campbell Island and Macquarie Island > Spend several days exploring Antarctica’s Ross Sea > You can anticipate wildlife viewing, visits to scientific bases and historic sites as well as the spectacular white and blue scenery > Visit penguin rookeries, Carsten Borchgrevink’s Hut, Cape Hallett & Possession Islands > On Ross Island enjoy the spectacular views of Mt Erebus and visit Shackleton’s Hut and Scott’s Hut
ITINERARY: INVERCARGILL TO INVERCARGILL OR CHRISTCHURCH DAY 1: INVERCARGILL DAY 2: PORT OF BLUFF DAY 3: THE SNARES - NORTH EAST ISLAND DAY 4-5: AUCKLAND ISLANDS DAY 6: DAY AT SEA DAY 7-8: MACQUARIE ISLAND DAY 9-12: AT SEA DAY 13-22: ANTARCTICA’S ROSS SEA REGION DAY 23-26: AT SEA DAY 27-28: CAMPBELL ISLAND
DAY 29: DAY AT SEA DAY 30: INVERCARGILL OR CHRISTCHURCH DEPENDANT ON DEPARTURE DATE > For further information on this itinerary see: https://www.wildearth-travel.com/trip/rosssea-wake-scott-and-shackleton-2021/
Unseen Fiordland & Stewart Island / Rakiura Discover the time-forgot rawness of wildlife-rich Stewart Island / Rakiura and the primordial majesty of Fiordland, where clouds scud the ragged peaks of glacier-cleaved mountains streaked with waterfalls, areas only accessible by expedition ship.
7 DAYS, 6 NIGHTS TRAVEL STYLE: PRICE FROM: TRAVEL DATES: Fiordland
Small Ship Expedition aboard Spirit of Enderby NZ$4,495 PP in a main deck triple cabin 30 December 2020 South Island
HIGHLIGHTS: > Discover the time-forgotten rawness of wildlife-rich Stewart Island and the primordial majesty of Fiordland > Access waterfalls only accessible by expedition ship
Invercargill
> Sail along the coast of South West Cape of Stewart Island and Muttonbird/Titi Islands > Spot iconic birdlife including Kaka, Tomtit, Rifleman, the Stewart Island Robin and the Stewart Island Brown Kiwi > Visit Resolution Islands, Dusky Sound, Cooper Island and other secluded coves, fiords and sounds.
Stewart Island
ITINERARY: INVERCARGILL RETURN DAY 1: DAY 2-3: DAY 4-6: DAY 7:
INVERCARGILL STEWART ISLAND / RAKIURA FIORDLAND INVERCARGILL
> For further information on this itinerary see: https://www.wildearth-travel.com/trip/unseen-fiordland-and-stewart-island-exploring-newzealands-remote-backyard/
To start your Subantarctic Islands adventure contact: Wild Earth Travel Phone: 0800 945 3327 Email: info@wildearth-travel.com