Megaherb field of Pleurophyllum speciosum, Campbell Island
Image:
Stephen Jaquiery | Otago Daily Times
| ©
Subantarctic islands
Located in the Southland region
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
| Murihiku / Invercargill Office | |
| Phone: | +64 3 211 2400 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | invercargill@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
7th Floor CUE on Don 33 Don Street Invercargill 9810 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 743 Invercargill 9840 |
| Full office details | |
