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Experience Antarctica

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There is no more extraordinary place on Earth than the icy plains of Antarctica, the largest desert in the world!

From the 3ft king penguins of South Georgia Island to the ocean giants arriving at their Summer feeding ground, Antarctica offers a wealth of unforgettable sights. Second Nature offers customised tours to Antarctica departing from Australia and New Zealand. Let us take you on the trip of a lifetime!

What we provide

  • Award-winning facilitators
  • Itineraries and Flyers
  • Transportation options (we arrange flights and provide options for ground and/or water transport)
  • Accommodation options (we provide quotes to utilise the most affordable and most appropriate accommodation to suit your needs)
  • Catering options (all food is covered through our fantastic range of reliable third-party providers)
  • Images from the trip

Antarctica Tours for Special Interest Groups

Our Special Interest programs are designed for groups of any size who are looking for a unique and tailored travel experience. The experiences are designed to capture a group’s niche interests and can be made to suit all budgets. Some examples of niche categories that our Special Interest Tours to Antarctica have catered to previously include:

  • Adventure Tours
  • Bird Watching
  • Expeditions and Personal Challenges

Destination Highlights

  • Spy on the rare Hooker’s sea lion at Carnley Harbour (Auckland Islands)
  • Spot King, Rockhopper, Gentoo and Royal penguins at Macquarie Island
  • Wander amongst Adelie penguins at Cape Adare
  • Visit a Scientific Field Station at Ross Island!
  • Kayak between enormous glaciers
  • See the hilltop breeding sites of the Royal albatross at Campbell Island
  • Trek across pristine ice fields in snowshoes

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Example Itinerary: Magic of Egypt

Below is an example itinerary with a focus on the environments of Antarctica.

Day 1 Hobart (Australia) -> Invercargill (New Zealand)
Day 2 Southland Museum and Art Gallery. Transfer to Port of Bluff and board Ship
Day 3 North East Island (Snares Island Group)
Day 4 Auckland Islands archipelago: Carnley Harbour
Day 5 Auckland Islands archipelago: Enderby Island
Day 6 Bird Spotting and Information Sessions at Sea
Day 7-8 The incredible Macquarie Island (Australia)
Day 9-12 Southern Ocean Cruise with Bird Spotting and Information Sessions
Day 13-22 Antarctica’s Ross Sea Region. You may visit the following destinations depending on the sea, ice and weather conditions:

1.       Cape Adare

2.       Cape Hallett

3.       Terra Nova Bay

4.       Franklin Island

5.       Ross Island

6.       Ross Ice Shelf

7.       Possession Islands
Day 23-26 Travel to Campbell Island. Information Sessions offered on board
Day 27-28 Campbell Island: Perseverance Harbour and Royal albatross breeding site
Day 29 Southern Ocean Cruise and Final Recap
Day 30 Transfer to Invercargill from Port of Bluff (New Zealand).
Day 31 Invercargill -> Hobart (Australia)
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