The Kermadec Islands

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    Cruise
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    Marine Mammals
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    Bird Watching
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    Snorkelling
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    Day Hikes
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    Scuba Diving
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    Multi-day Hiking
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    Kayaking
Start: Tauranga
Finish: Tauranga
Length: 11 days
Grade:
A (you need to be in reasonably good health)

Grade A

  • General good health necessary.
  • No specific fitness requirements

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Accom: Cabins
Price:
0
Extra Costs: Landing fees US$200
Departs: April 2011 - see see departures
Highlights: The Kermadec Islands are New Zealand's northern most islands. The aquatic ecosystem surrounding the islands is protected by the extensive 748,000 - hectare Kermadec Islands Marine Reserve, offering amazing diving opportunities. Because of its distance far from the main shipping routes, the Kermadec Islands are one of the more difficult places in the world to get to. This cruise provides a unique opportunity to explore the Islands and dive in the marine reserve.

Day 1: Depart Tauranga
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: L'Esperance Rock and Curtis/Cheeseman Islands
Day 4: Raoul Island
Day 5: Raoul Island
Day 6: Raoul Island
Day 7: Raoul Island
Day 8: Macauley Island
Day 9: At Sea
Day 10: At Sea
Day 11: Tauranga
 
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This trip was awesome, especially the diving. At one stage we had over 30 Galapagos sharks swimming around us (only 2 metres long). The food and staff were terrific.

Mark, New Zealand

     

Did you know?

Roul Island erupted in 1964 and then again in 2006. A Department of Conservation worker was killed in the last eruption. He was taking readings in the crater at the time it occurred.

Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Service and Tourism Industry Association Member
 
Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Service Tourism Industry Association Member Department of Conservation Approved Macpac Partnership Tourism Distinction Award Winners