25 Nov 2013
Antipodes Islands Odyssey
abreniere_antipodes.jpg "Zodiac cruising in the Antipodes")
The sun was shining brightly when we arrived off the Antipodes Islands at 1130hrs where we anchored in Anchorage Bay. Despite a strong swell we launched the Zodiacs so passengers could enjoy a cruise of these remote outcrops. Birders were particularly happy to see all our target species along the way. There were numerous Erect-crested and Rockhopper Penguins and we also saw a few Antipodes Parakeets and a few small groups Reischek’s Parakeets amongst the tussocks. New Zealand Fur Seals, Elephant Seal weaners and one lone Subantarctic Fur Seal sat surveying us from the rocks or came towards the Zodiacs for a closer look. Everyone agreed it had been a fabulous day exploring the rocky cliffs of these rarely visited islands.
23 Nov 2013
We anchored in Perseverance Harbour and a group of keen explorers departed for a day-long walk while a small group went off on what turned out to be …READ MORE
21 Nov 2013
We cruised down the coast in the early hours, enjoying the sight of the snow covered coastline as a light dusting had fallen overnight. The huge King…READ MORE
20 Nov 2013
We experienced some heavy seas on the run to Macquarie Island where we came to anchor at 0200hrs off the ANARE base at Buckles Bay. There we picke…READ MORE
