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Take a small ship cruise to the beautiful Auckland Islands, part of New Zealand, located South from the main islands. These small, uninhabited islands have a combined area of 626 kilometers squared and commenced as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. Board the Silver Explorer ship and cruise to Camley Harbor in luxury with 24-hour room service with no extra charge. You'll get plenty of chances to observe rare, endemic wildlife in its natural habitat, get a chance to visit an abandoned WWII coast watcher's station, or check out a shipwreck dating back to 1864. Consider cruising the Tasman Sea on a small ship cruise to enjoy a higher crew to passenger ratio. Contact our travel specialists to start planning your ideal trip to the Auckland Islands today!
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Snares Penguin on The Snares Island

Subantarctic Discovery

Roundtrip Dunedin
15 Days from $15,295
Join a 15-day Subantarctic Discovery Expedition Cruise roundtrip from Dunedin, New Zealand aboard the Douglas Mawson. Explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed Subantarctic Islands, Stewart and Ulva Islands, Fiordland, Campbell Island and Auckland Islands. Discover rugged beauty and wildlife, including brown kiwi and flightless weka.
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Sea lion nestled in the seaweed.

Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: New Zealand and Australia's Subantarctic Islands

Invercargill to Invercargill
12 Days from $9,990
Take a 12-day wildlife trip on Heritage Adventurer through New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands: the Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell. These islands' high biodiversity provides enough opportunities to observe and photograph unique Subantarctic flora and wildlife. Expert naturalists aboard the ship provide a wealth of information.
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Queenstown, New Zealand

Forgotten Islands of the South Pacific: Subantarctic Islands

Queenstown to Invercargill
8 Days from $5,850
Heritage Adventurer hosts this eight-day voyage to the islands south of New Zealand: The Snares, Auckland Islands, and Campbell Island, all of which feature pristine ecosystems teeming with unique wildlife. Hike through windy rata forests and along exposed coastal cliffs before visiting abandoned WWII Coastwatcher huts and even a shipwreck.
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Emperor penguins in Antarctica

Mawson’s Antarctica

Australia - New Zealand
24 Days from $30,595
Embark on a 24-day Antarctic expedition retracing Sir Douglas Mawson's historic adventure. Experience the beauty of East Antarctica, and encounter penguins, orcas, and snow petrels. Visit Cape Denison, explore Mawson's base, then journey to Dunedin, enjoying New Zealand's subantarctic islands with albatross and yellow-eyed penguins.
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Birding Down Under: Subantarctic and Chatham Islands

Queenstown to Queenstown
17 Days from $15,250
Embark on the Heritage Adventurer for a 17-day New Zealand birding cruise. Visit remote islands that are home to some of the world's most diverse and distinctive bird species. To get a closer look at these islands and their fauna, take Zodiac excursions and hike the islands in search of exotic wildlife. 
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Explore the stunning Milford Sound

Expedition to New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands

Dunedin - Dunedin
15 Days from $12,470
Set sail from Dunedin on Le Soleal for a 15-day exploration cruise to New Zealand's Fiordland and Subantarctic Islands. Explore the South West World Heritage Area, which is home to the magnificent Milford, Dusky, and Doubtful Sounds. Take a Zodiac cruise across the fiords and look for the endangered Fiordland Crested penguin.
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Top 2 Travel Deals to Auckland Islands for 2025-2026

Trip NameSaveFromDaysNext DepartureSummary
Expedition to New Zealand's Subantarctic IslandsSavings$1247015Dec 29, 2025Set sail from Dunedin on Le Soleal for a 15-day exploration cruise to New Zealand's Fiordland and Subantarctic Islands. Explore the South West World …
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Subantarctic DiscoverySavings$1529515Jan 2, 2026Join a 15-day Subantarctic Discovery Expedition Cruise roundtrip from Dunedin, New Zealand aboard the Douglas Mawson. Explore UNESCO World …
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New Zealand has something to offer any style of traveler. It is a land of snow-capped mountains, long sandy beaches and wild coastline, rolling grasslands and sapphire fjords. This awesome landscape provides endless opportunities for adventure and play, while sophisticated but laid-back cities accommodate the tastes of the more urban visitor.
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