Subantarctic Discovery - Douglas Mawson (Small Group Tours)

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Discover the beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Australian and New Zealand Subantarctic Islands on this in-depth expedition to one of the most rugged regions of this part of the world. Witness rich endemic birdlife flourishing on Stewart and Ulva Islands, including the iconic brown kiwi and friendly flightless weka. Celebrate under the crimson blossoms of the flowering rata, affectionately known as the southern Christmas tree. Experience the majesty of Fiordland's deep Sounds and Zodiac-cruise the craggy coast of the Snares and wander through enchanting rata forests on the Auckland Islands, where you can spot endemic mollymawks and hear stories of the early sealers, settlers and explorers.

Explore the antipodean subantarctic - a sanctuary for millions of breeding albatross, penguins and seals.

Discover the delicate subantarctic ecosystem and albatross nesting ground - of mystical Campbell Island

Visit rowdy beaches - crowded with harems of New Zealand sea lions

Explore rata forests - where rare yellow-eyed penguins can be found