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 The Forgotten Islands of the
South Pacific
 
The plant life of the Sub Antarctic region is rare and unique. Sir Joseph
Hooker, botanist aboard Sir James Clark Ross’s 1840 Antarctic Expedition, who
later became curator of the famous Kew Gardens in England wrote about the plants
on these remote islands “the most extraordinary is the Pluerophyllum meadow, a
community dominated by the large leafed herbaceous composite, producing a flora
display second to none outside the tropics”
In recognition of the richness, special forms and unique associations, the World
Conservation Union (IUCN) has designated the region a world centre of floristic
diversity. Vascular plants number about 250, with 35 found only in the region
and several found only at a single island or group.
This expedition which visits the Snares, Auckland’s and Campbell Islands are
timed to coincide with this magnificent flora display. Because of the remoteness
of these islands only a few people have ever witnessed this display. This
expedition is your opportunity to enjoy this display and the magnificent
wildlife. |
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Cabin options: |
Prices valid to April 2009
inclusive |
| Heritage Suite |
USD4,481.00
per person sharing |
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Mini Suite |
USD4,230.00 per
person sharing |
| Superior Plus |
USD4,107.00 per person
sharing |
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Superior |
USD3,777.00 per person sharing |
| Main Deck |
USD3,226.00 per person
sharing |
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Main Deck Triple |
USD2,767.00 per person sharing |
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Additional
charges: |
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| Government Landing
Fees |
USD150.00 per person |
Heritage Suite
Has a large lounge area, a separate bedroom with
double bed, a single bed in the lounge, writing
desk, wardrobe, drawers, and fridge. There is
a private bathroom with shower, toilet and
washbasin. There are large forward and side facing
windows with great views.
Capacity: 2
Shared: USD4,481.00 pp
Sole Occupancy: USD8,962.00 pp
Mini Suite
Has a small bedroom with a ¾ bed and a single
bed in the lounge, wardrobe, drawers, a desk and a
private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin.
This suite has windows.
Capacity: 2
Shared: USD4,230.00 pp
Sole Occupancy: USD8,460.00 pp
Superior Plus
Cabins have two lower berths, wardrobe, drawers,
a private bathroom with shower, toilet and
washbasin. These cabins have windows.
Capacity: 2
Shared: USD4,107.00 pp
Sole Occupancy: USD7,392.60 pp
Superior
Cabins have one bunk (an upper and lower - two),
wardrobe, drawers, a desk, a private bathroom with
shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have
windows.
Capacity: 2
Shared: USD3,777.00 pp
Sole Occupancy: USD6,798.60 pp
Main Deck
Cabins have two lower berths, wardrobe, drawers,
a desk, and washbasin. The nearby showers and
toilets are shared with other Main deck cabins.
Capacity: 2
Shared: USD3,226.00 pp
Sole Occupancy: USD5,806.80 pp
Main Deck Triple
This cabin has one bunk (one upper and
one lower) and one lower berth, wardrobes, drawers,
a desk, and washbasin. The nearby showers and
toilets are shared with other Main deck cabins.
Capacity: 3
Shared: USD2,767.00 pp
Government Landing
Fees
Circumstances may be encountered during our
voyage which will make it necessary or desirable to
deviate from this itinerary. These circumstances
include poor weather conditions and opportunities
for making unplanned Zodiac excursions. Your
Expedition leader will provide more information at
the start of the voyage and keep you fully informed
during the voyage.
USD150.00 pp
Prices valid to
April 2009 inclusive |
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Day 1
Depart from central Invercargill to the Port of
Bluff and embark Spirit of Enderby, set course for
Campbell Is.
Day 2
A day to become familiar with the ship, the rhythm
of life at sea and learn from our on board lecture
staff about your forthcoming destinations.
Day 3 and 4
Perseverance Harbour, Campbell Is gives our landing
place at the abandoned Meterological Service Base.
There are options for a full day walk to North West
Bay or a gentler walk to Col Lyall to observe the
Southern royal albatross. The megaherbs will be
reaching their flowering peak adding colour to the
dramatic scenery of Campbell Is. Our second day we
can explore onto Mt Honey or visit the coastal sites
of Tucker Cove, Garden Cove or the site of the
Loneliest Tree.
Day 5 and 6
Carnley Harbour in the south of the Auckland Is will
offer us an opportunity to visit the historic site at Tagua Bay or climb to South West Cape to view the
white capped albatross colony.
Our full day at Enderby Island in the north of the
main Auckland Is allows time to observe the breeding
of the New Zealand or Hookers sealion on Sandy Bay,
the yellow eyed penguins as they parade to and from
the sea, the numerous bellbirds and red crowned
parakeets, Auckland Is shag on their colony and the
flightless teal either at Derrycastle Reef or Teal
Lake. |
Day 7
Arriving at Snares Is in time to see the estimated 6
million sooty shearwaters departing to sea is just
the start of a wildlife experience with Snares
crested penguins thronging on the shoreline, New
Zealand furseals and sealions, endemic tomtit and
fernbirds and a zodiac cruise experience of
sheltered inlets and open seas.
Day 8
And at the end of our journey we return to our
beginnings having discovered ourselves. At Bluff we
will say our farewells and be transferred to the
city of Invercargill.
Landings at the Sub Antarctic Islands are by permit
only as administered by the Government of New
Zealand. No landings are permitted at Snares Is.
Circumstances may be encountered during our voyage
which will make it necessary or desirable to deviate
from the proposed itinerary. These circumstances
include poor weather and opportunities for making
unplanned excursions. Your Expedition Leader will
keep you fully informed during the voyage.
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