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.

Highlights

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.

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
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