Penguin Watching Trips in New Zealand

Venture deep into the Southern Ocean on this expedition to the Subantarctic Islands and Chatham archipelago. Encounter vast penguin colonies, soaring albatross and rich marine life, guided by expert naturalists, on our Festival of Wildlife 2029 to one of the planet’s most remote and wildlife-rich regions. Find out more about Festival of Wildlife Subantarctic Islands

• Price (inc. flights): 21 days from £18,695
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Venture to New Zealand’s far south-west, where mountains meet the sea and wildlife thrives in a remarkably intact landscape. This expedition showcases Fiordland’s dramatic glacial valleys and endemic species, with a pioneering offshore extension to the Puysegur Trench in search of elusive cetaceans. Find out more about Untamed New Zealand: A Fiordland Wildlife Cruise

• Price (inc. flights): 16 days from £9,295
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The Subantarctic Islands are tiny sanctuaries for some of the most abundant and unique wildlife on the planet. This epic expedition provides a rare opportunity to discover these wild islands, perfect for pelagic enthusiasts, penguin fanatics, and those interested in island endemics. Find out more about Birding Expedition Down Under

• Price (exc. flights): 17 days from £14,260
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This voyage takes you further south than any other sea route to discover the remote Ross Sea. Locked under ice for most of the year, few people visit this unspoiled part of the world. Complimented with the little-known Subantarctic Islands south of New Zealand, this is a once-in-a-lifetime expedition. Find out more about Ross Sea Expedition Voyage

• Price (exc. flights): 28 days from £26,750
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