New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands

　　The New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands are situated on the shallow continental shelf off the southwestern coast of New Zealand, including five islands in the southern and southeastern waters of New Zealand (the Snares Islands, Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands, Auckland Islands, and Campbell Island), as well as the 12-nautical-mile waters surrounding these islands.

　　These islands lie in waters between the Antarctic and subtropical zones, boasting rich resources and diverse wildlife, including wild animals, unique birds, plants, and invertebrates. Notably, they host large populations and a wide variety of seabirds and penguin colonies. There are 126 bird species in total, including 40 seabirds, five of which are found nowhere else in the world. The Auckland Islands alone have 233 species of vascular plants, of which 196 are native, six are endemic to the islands, 30 are classified as rare, and three fern species reach the southernmost limit of their distribution.

　　The Snares Islands feature extensive forests, primarily composed of tree daisies that grow up to 5 meters tall. Comparable forests do not exist on Campbell Island or the Antipodes Islands, although both have woody shrublands.

　　New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands Must-visit reason: One of the most diverse seabird archipelagos Continent: Oceania Country/Region: New Zealand Province/State: Wellington, Canterbury, Otago, and Southland Regions