21 Dec 2013
Snares Fernbird
Today we heaved to off the east coast of the main Snares Island and got most passengers into Zodiacs despite a 2.5 metre swell. The Zodiacs afforded superb views of the steep volcanic cliffs, kelp beds and sea caves. We saw the rare Snares Fernbird, Tomtits, clouds (and rafts) of Cape Pigeons, and thousands of Snares Crested Penguins in their rookeries, diving in pods like dolphins and launching into the sea.
20 Dec 2013
In the morning the group took a walk in Tagua Bay through mossed and lichen-covered Rata and Dracophyllum forest to the wartime coast-watchers hut. T…READ MORE
19 Dec 2013
Sailing in the lee of Auckland Island made for a much more restful sleep during the 2nd half of the night. Everyone remained curled up for the last w…READ MORE
18 Dec 2013
Wednesday morning heralded very strong winds and low lying fog, which scrapped our plans for a Mt Honey bash. Most rolled over and stayed in their bu…READ MORE
