These two islands were visited in January of 2005. They are off the southern tip of New Zealand and about one-third of the way to the Ross Sea on the Antarctic Continent. These seldom visited Sub-Antarctic Islands are rich with flora and a wide variety of sea birds. They belong to New Zealand and are environmentally protected under New Zealand laws. Each has a scientific research station that undertakes studies of an environmental nature.
On Campbell Island a ramp has been made that reaches to near the top of the island so that the fragile plant life is protected from visitors. The island abounds with the Wanderer Albatross.
On Endeby Island there is to be seen the shy Yellow Eyed Penguin. This is the only place in the world where this small lovely little penguin can be seen.