DAYS 12 / SHIP Heritage Adventurer
DEPARTURES 20 Dec 2023
PLACES VISITED Auckland Islands / Campbell Island / The Snares
Islands along with the untamed wilderness of Fiordland’s ice-carved mountains, forests and fiords with special guest, acclaimed author, scientist and explorer Professor Tim Flannery. Encounter threatened native species flourishing on…
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3-19 Dec 2022 & 5-21 Dec 2023
Listen to the names: Snares, Bounty, Antipodes, Auckland, Campbell, Macquarie and Chatham Islands. They are music to the ears of nature lovers, adventurers and birders alike. Apart from the Chathams, these islands are probably more isolated now than they were when they were…
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You won’t find them mentioned in a travel brochure on your high street; you won’t find them in most guidebooks, you probably don’t know anyone that has ever been there and they don’t even appear on some maps of the New Zealand’s South Pacific – these are the ‘forgotten islands’.…
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This is without doubt one of the most inspirational and informative journeys or expeditions into the Southern Ocean ecosystem that one can make anywhere in the world. Long recognised for their rich biodiversity, the Subantarctic Islands lying to the south of New Zealand are UNESCO World Heritage sites. This places…
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UNSEEN FIORDLAND, STEWART ISLAND & THE SNARES
28 Feb – 7 March 2023, Queenstown to Invercargill
Join Heritage Expeditions, pioneers in authentic small ship expedition cruising, as we explore New Zealand’s remote southern backyard on this special voyage. Discover the time-forgot rawness of wildlife rich Stewart and Ulva Islands before…
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Discover the time-forgot rawness of wildlife-rich Stewart Island/Rakiura and Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara with Heritage Expeditions, New Zealand’s pioneering small ship expedition cruise company, on this exclusive 8-day voyage aboard our luxurious 18-guest expedition yacht Heritage Explorer.
Described by botanist Leonard Cockayne in 1909 as being “an actual piece of the…
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What a great way to meet the locals! TasVacations Bed & Breakfast package is one of our most popular self-drive holidays and as the name suggests breakfast is included! Who better than a local host to let you in on the secrets to find the best seafood, or indulge in…
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21 nights in Tasmania allows you the luxury to travel like a local. Tasmania is a destination that enables you to relax, to breathe, to take a break from the frantic pace of modern life. Classic, affordable but quality accommodation and tour options have been selected for this itinerary to…
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This Tassie road trip itinerary with premium quality accommodation allows travellers to discover our island state at a relaxed pace. Classic city hotels, coastal resorts, alpine wilderness retreats and even a unique farm stay will leave you impressed. Immerse yourself in Tasmania’s wilderness on a Gordon River Cruise, indulge at…
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A favourite with honeymooners, or for those who just appreciate the very best! Enjoy 10 nights of luxurious accommodation in Hobart, Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Stanley, Launceston, Coles Bay and Richmond matched with quality automatic car hire. Also sure to impress is the included Premier Upper Deck Seating onboard the national…
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When travelling the whole of Tasmania, we always recommend a minimum of two weeks. Even then you only scratch the surface of what’s on offer, but this itinerary will allow the chance to navigate around the whole island. TasVacations’ Statewide Escape has been carefully planned to include key iconic areas…
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Twin NZD$3,745, Single NZD$4,440
2021
Fri 29 Oct – Tue 2 Nov
2022
Fri 4 Mar – Tue 8 Mar
Fri 28 Oct – Tue 1 Nov
1 Welcome to Adelaide
2 Adelaide – Barossa Valley
3 Barossa Valley – Adelaide Hills
4 Adelaide Hills – McLaren Vale
5 Farewell…
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