Breeding areas
Auckland, Campbell and Antipodes Is; South Georgia; Falkalnd Is; Marion and prine Edward Is; Crozet and Kerguelen Is; Inaccessible Is
Breeding season
September to May
Dispersal migration
Circumpolar range extending in NZ waters north to Cook Strait in Summer and far north in Winter. Seen most often to the south and east of NZ.
A warm current from the Australian Great Barrier Reef flows onto Stewart Island. This brings a much more diverse variety of marine creatures than would normally be found in waters of this latitude, a visit will have you wishing for more
See New Zealand with the birding experts
To discover New Zealand’s unique bird-life and finest natural wonderlands, contact the specialists in custom designed birding tours for small groups, couples and individuals
Albatross Encounter, is a well established pelagic boat tour operating from the picturesque coastal town of Kaikoura