The New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands consist of five island groups (the Snares, Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands, Auckland Islands and Campbell Island) in the Southern Ocean south-east of New Zealand. The islands, lying between the Antarctic and Subtropical Convergences and the seas, have a high level of productivity, biodiversity, wildlife population densities and endemism among birds, plants and invertebrates. They are particularly notable for the large number and diversity of pelagic seabirds and penguins that nest there. There are 126 bird species in total, including 40 seabirds of which five breed nowhere else in the world.
The New Zealand subantarctic islands are protected nature reserves, not normal open-hour attractions. Visitors must consult DOC and obtain permits before departure from mainland New Zealand.
There is no single public UNESCO ticket. DOC states that entry permits are required to land and that there are fees associated with these permits, but the amount depends on the permit and activity rather than one published flat visitor tariff.
Booking required
The New Zealand Subantarctic Islands comprise the five southernmost groups of the New Zealand outlying islands. They are collectively designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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