Penguin Watching Locations

If you long to visit Antarctica to see emperor penguins, the largest of the penguin species, then Snow Hill Island is one of the best locations to view these fascinating sea birds. This snow-capped island is home to a colony of around 4,000 pairs of breeding emperor penguins and their offspring. Find Out More

• Destination: Antarctica

Lying like stepping stones to the Antarctic continent are the little-known Subantarctic Islands. They're home to some of the most abundant and unique wildlife on Earth, and are renowned for the diversity and large number of penguins and seabirds. They're all National Nature Reserves. Find Out More

• Destination: New Zealand, Antarctica

Located in the South Pacific, over 800 kilometres east of New Zealand, lies the Chatham Islands. This archipelago consists of about 10 islands and of all the Antipodean Islands south of Australia and New Zealand, the Chatham Islands are the only island group to have permanent human settlement. Find Out More

• Destination: New Zealand, Antarctica

Where the remote Deseado River meets the mighty Atlantic, Commerson's dolphins and South American sea lions thrive, seabirds are plentiful, and the rocky shoreline is dotted with striking red-legged cormorants. Offshore lies Penguin Island, a breeding ground for rockhopper and Magellanic penguins. Find Out More

• Destination: Argentina

In the heart of the Ellsworth Mountains is Union Glacier, a breathtaking hub for polar exploration. This remote wilderness, with its vast icefields and 24-hour daylight, serves as a gateway to scientific research and adventure, offering a rare glimpse into the untouched beauty of The Great White Continent. Find Out More

• Destination: Antarctica

Gould Bay, on the edge of the Weddell Sea, is a remote Antarctic wilderness where emperor penguins breed on the sea ice. This untouched expanse offers a rare glimpse into one of nature’s most extreme and captivating ecosystems, where harsh conditions and incredible wildlife define the landscape. Find Out More

• Destination: Antarctica