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Macquarie Island by boat
Macquarie Island by boat
A number of companies offer trips to Macquarie Island. Usually it is a stop-over on the way to Antarctica for vessels departing from Australia or New Zealand. A strong constitution for travellers is recommended as sea sickness may be an issue for some - the Southern Ocean can have some of the roughest seas in the world. It usually takes 3 to 4 days make the crossing from either Bluff in NZ or Hobart in Tasmania. There are no port facilities at Macca so visitors will be put ashore on small boats like Naiads or Zodiacs. Expect to get your feet wet. Weather conditions may sometimes make landings frustratingly impossible though.
Companies offering cruises to Antarctica via Macquarie Island and other Sub-Antarctic islands include:
Quark Expeditions, .
Aurora Expeditions, .
Heritage Expeditions, .
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