Visit Antarctica From New Zealand
Ship- Le Bellot Ponat
Summary of the Itinerary:
Day 1: Auckland: Transfer to Harbour, Journey Start to Antarctica
Day 2-3: At Sea
Day 4: Bounty Islands
Day 5: Antipodes Island
Day 6: At Sea
Day 7: Campbell Island
Day 8: Enderby Island & Auckland Island
Day 9: At Sea
Day 10: Anare Expeditions, Macquarie Island.
Day 11: Sandy bay, Macquarie Island.
Day 12: At Sea
Day 13: Snares Island.
Day 14: At Sea
Day 15: Disembarkation in Dunedin. Transfer to Airport.
Inclusions
-Cabin accommodation on board Le Bellot
-All meals
-Free wifi on board
-All scheduled landings & excursions
-Free use of boots
-Expedition parka (yours to keep)
-Visa assistance
- GST and other taxes .
Exclusions
-International flights
-Visa fees
-Personal expenses, such as on board communication.
Activities
Day 1:
Auckland: Transfer to Harbour, Journey Start to Antarctica
You will be greeted by our representative at the airport and transferred to Harbour in your private cab. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest, most populated and busiest city. Auckland is known as the city of sails when you see the forest of masts in the marina. Embarkation is scheduled between 4 and 5PM with departure scheduled for 6pm.
Day 2-3:
At Sea
During your day at sea, many activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sun bathing. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species.
Day 4:
Bounty Islands
The Bounty Islands are a scattering of 20 igneous islets and rocks lying 700 km east south of New Zealand. The islands have the world’s largest breeding colony of New Zealand fur seals. Landing on the Bounty Islands is prohibited, Explore the coastal environments and view the prolific wildlife from our fleet of zodiacs.
Day 5:
Antipodes Island
The Antipodes Island group lie 860 km to the southeast of New Zealand. The islands are home to a wide variety of sea & land bird species. The seabirds range from the tiny storm to the Antipodean wandering albatross, one of the largest flying birds in the world. There are also significant populations of erect-crested and rock hopper penguins.
Day 6:
At Sea
Spend day at your leisure.
Day 7:
Campbell Island
Campbell Island is the most southerly New Zealand subantarctic groups. It is known for its megaherbs, herbaceous, perennial wildflowers characterised by their great size, with huge leaves and very colourful flowers, which have developed as an adaptation to the harsh weather conditions on thy islands. You undertake a guided walk on the Col Lyell Saddle boardwalk as well as undertake a zodiac tour around the coastline of
Perseverance Harbour.
Day 8:
Enderby Island & Auckland Island
Enderby Island is situated off the North Eastern tip of Auckland Island and it is second largest Island in the group. It has become a stronghold for rare yellow eye penguin and the primary breeding location of the New Zealand Sea Lion. You will head ashore and have the opportunity to undertake a guided walk on the Northern Cliffs track as well as spend time viewing the New Zealand Sea Lion colony. You can undertake a zodiac tour around the coastline of Enderby Island.
Day 9:
At Sea
Spend day at your leisure.
Day 10:
Anare Expeditions, Macquarie Island.
The Macquarie Island is an island of great beauty, a breeding place for more than 3.5 million seabirds, most of which are penguins. There are four species breeding on Macquarie Island. In 1948 The Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions established its expedition headquarters on Macquarie. You undertake a guided walk around the Anare Station to view the facility and the prolific wildlife that resides here.
Day 11:
Sandy bay, Macquarie Island.
Macquarie island of unique natural diversity and one of the truly remarkable places on earth, Sandy Bay is located on the East Coast of the Island and is home to significant Royal and King Penguin rookeries. You will have the opportunity to land ashore in Sandy Bay to view both the King and Royal colonies as well as the other prolific wildlife in the Bay.
Day 12:
At Sea
Spend day at your leisure.
Day 13:
Snares Island.
The Snares have the distinction of being the only forested group without introduced mammals, not even mice. Consequently, it is a remarkable haven for wildlife. Over 2 million Sooty Shearwaters breed here in the summer months. Four species of Albatross are listed as breeding on the Snares along with 35k endemic Snares Crested Penguins. There are also approximately 1,000 New Zealand fur seals and 500 New Zealand Sea Lions. Landing on the Snares is prohibited. Discover the coastal environments and view the prolific wildlife from our fleet of zodiacs.
Day 14:
At Sea
Spend day at your leisure.
Day 15:
Disembarkation in Dunedin. Transfer to Airport.
Dunedin is city of the south, wears its Scottish heritage with pride. The city contains some of the best preserved Victorian and Edwardian architecture in the Southern Hemisphere. Transfer to airport by private cab. Take the home-bound international flight.