Megaherb field of Pleurophyllum speciosum, Campbell Island
Image:
Stephen Jaquiery | Otago Daily Times
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Subantarctic islands
Located in the Southland region
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Introduction
You can visit this amazing collection of islands as part of a guided trip. Far off the south coast of New Zealand, the islands offer rich biodiversity, stunning scenery and unique human history.Island groups and marine reserves: Antipodes Islands | Auckland Islands | Bounty Islands | Campbell Island | Snares Islands
The Subantarctic islands are:
- a world heritage site - 30 species of endemic birds
- a world leader in conservation action through eradication of pests
- an important location for biodiversity research
- the site of many shipwrecks
- a 2 day boat journey from Bluff.
Find things to do and places to stay Subantarctic islands
You can visit the islands as part of a guided trip.
Entry to the islands requires an entry permit which is obtained through a consultation process with DOC. Permit applications are available from the Invercargill Office.
Get more information about visiting the subantarctic islands.
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| invercargill@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |
