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Explore the untouched beauty of New Zealand's Snares Island on one of these 7 wildlife safaris in 2025 and 2026. Get the chance to see some of the world's rarest and most unique bird species, including the Snares crested penguin, sooty shearwater, Auckland Island shag, New Zealand sea lion, southern elephant seal, and many more. Our wildlife tours start at $5,850 for adventures lasting 8 to 28 days. Unearth a new level of discovery with Adventure Life as your guide; contact one of our tour specialists today for help planning your seamless New Zealand wildlife safari trip.
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Snares Penguin on The Snares Island
from $15,295
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Subantarctic Discovery

Roundtrip Dunedin - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson
Starts / Ends
Dunedin / Dunedin
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Join a 15-day Subantarctic Discovery Expedition Cruise roundtrip from Dunedin, New Zealand aboard the Douglas Mawson. Explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed Subantarctic Islands, Stewart and Ulva Islands, Fiordland, Campbell Island and Auckland Islands. Discover rugged beauty and wildlife, including brown kiwi and flightless weka.
  • Explore Dunedin’s lively harbor
  • Discover Stewart Island’s forests
  • Encounter Fiordland’s cliffs
  • Experience Macquarie’s landscapes
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Queenstown, New Zealand
from $5,850
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Forgotten Islands of the South Pacific: Subantarctic Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
Starts / Ends
Queenstown / Invercargill
Activity Level
Variable
Heritage Adventurer hosts this eight-day voyage to the islands south of New Zealand: The Snares, Auckland Islands, and Campbell Island, all of which feature pristine ecosystems teeming with unique wildlife. Hike through windy rata forests and along exposed coastal cliffs before visiting abandoned WWII Coastwatcher huts and even a shipwreck.
  • Discover remote New Zealand
  • Hike through windswept Rata forests
  • Visit abandoned WWII huts
  • Explore amazing wildlife reserves
  • Witness flowering megaherbs
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from $15,250
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Birding Down Under: Subantarctic and Chatham Islands

17 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
Starts / Ends
Queenstown / Queenstown
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on the Heritage Adventurer for a 17-day New Zealand birding cruise. Visit remote islands that are home to some of the world's most diverse and distinctive bird species. To get a closer look at these islands and their fauna, take Zodiac excursions and hike the islands in search of exotic wildlife. 
  • Visit the best islands for birding
  • See the Albatross Latitudes
  • Marvel at diverse seabird colonies
  • Learn about nature and history
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Sea lion nestled in the seaweed.
from $9,990
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Galapagos of the Southern Ocean: New Zealand and Australia's Subantarctic Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
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Invercargill / Invercargill
Activities
Adventure Options
Activity Level
Variable
Take a 12-day wildlife trip on Heritage Adventurer through New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands: the Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell. These islands' high biodiversity provides enough opportunities to observe and photograph unique Subantarctic flora and wildlife. Expert naturalists aboard the ship provide a wealth of information.
  • Explore Macquarie Island
  • Venture on Zodiac excursions
  • View a vast array of endemic birds
  • Appreciate the rich biodiversity
  • Enjoy additional discovery by kayak
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Explore the stunning Milford Sound
from $13,860
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Expedition to New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands

Dunedin - Dunedin - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
Starts / Ends
Dunedin / Dunedin
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail from Dunedin on Le Soleal for a 15-day exploration cruise to New Zealand's Fiordland and Subantarctic Islands. Explore the South West World Heritage Area, which is home to the magnificent Milford, Dusky, and Doubtful Sounds. Take a Zodiac cruise across the fiords and look for the endangered Fiordland Crested penguin.
  • Explore the Snares Islands
  • Enjoy a guided walk on Ulva Island
  • View fur seals, sea lions, & seals
  • See Fiordland Crested penguins
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Breathtaking landscapes of Antarctica
from $30,750
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Scott & Shackleton's Antarctica - Ross Sea Expedition

Dunedin Roundtrip - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
Starts / Ends
Dunedin / Dunedin
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Variable
On this 22-day journey aboard Le Soleal, follow in the footsteps of pioneers such as Scott, Shackleton, and Borchgrevink. From New Zealand, cruise to Antarctica through the Ross Sea, visiting subantarctic islands, observing the region's spectacular wildlife, and admiring unspoiled landscapes.
  • Spot incredible wildlife
  • Explore unique flora and fauna
  • Follow the paths of explorers
  • Marvel at pristine ice formations
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from $31,500
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In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton: Ross Sea Antarctica

28 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
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Port of Bluff / Port of Bluff
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Variable
Visit the subantarctic islands of Snares, Auckland, Macquarie, and Campbell, in the unique Southern Ocean during your 28-day Antarctica expedition to the Ross Sea. Aboard the Heritage Adventurer, spot penguins, seabirds, seals, and whales as you explore via Zodiacs and on wildlife walks.
  • Visit the Ross Sea region
  • Experience nature on a grand scale
  • View relics of early exploration
  • Observe penguins, seals, and whales
  • Enjoy shore landings on islands
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