The island is located near the Antarctic of New Zealand

Unesco Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized The islands located near New Zealand's Antarctica are World Natural Heritage in 1998.

The islands located near New Zealand's Antarctic include five island groups and archipelagos mostly located southeast of the New Zealand undersea continent, which is separated from Australia from about 60 to 85. million years ago. The main islands on the heritage approved list include: Antipodes Islands; Auckland Islands; Bounty Islands; Campbell Island Group; Snares Islands.

Islands Antipodes

The Antipodes archipelago consists of the main island of Antipodes island , there are also Bollons, Archway islands, Windward islands, Orde islands Lees, Leeward islands . Islands Antipodes are the most severe volcanic islands in the waters near the South. Pole. The total area of ​​this island group is about 20 km2. Ecologically, this group of islands is part of the Southern Ocean ecoregion. It is under very strict management of tourism activities. There are almost no tourist visitors here except for a few groups of scientists.

Several biologists are on a field trip to the island

Auckland Islands

An archipelago in the most remote area of ​​New Zealand, the archipelago consists of 7 small islands with an area of ​​about 625 km2. Among them, Auckland Island is the main island, with an area of ​​about 510 km2, with length about 42 km. What is noticeable on this island is the steep cliffs and extremely rugged terrain with places as high as 600 meters. The island also possesses many high peaks and large caves. To the south of the island is a narrow bay separating the main island from the remaining islands. Most of the islands here are formed from volcanoes that have stopped working, so the island's geological layer is quite special with layers of magma rocks dating to 15-25 million years old, a few rocks. granite and fossil deposits from about 100 million years ago.

Formed from volcanoes that have stopped working, the geological layer here is extremely special.

Bounty Islands

It is a group of islands consisting of 13 granite islands and a 135-hectare small rock island located in the southern Pacific Ocean. Captain William Bligh was the discoverer of the archipelago when he and his crew traveled from Spothead to Tahiti in 1788. During the 19th century, the area was an extremely popular hunting ground. However, up to now, this hunting activity is no longer allowed. Ecologically, the archipelago is home to many seabirds, including rare species such as penguins with vertical crests; Salvin Seagulls; Sea cup . The flora on the island is also quite diverse with many of New Zealand's endemic herbs.

During the nineteenth century, the island was a popular hunting ground for endangered animals

Campbell Island Group

There are many islands in which Cambell island is the main island, there are also many small rock islands around. The island is located in a remote, uninhabited location. The total area of ​​the island group is about 112.68 km2, consisting mainly of rocks and mountains.

Cambell Island was discovered in 1810 by Captain Frederich Hasselborough on his seal hunt on Perseverance. The island is also a famous venom hunting spot. Because of this hunting, the seals here are almost extinct. In the 19th century, the island was rented for sheep breeding, but in 1896 it was abandoned.

Because cassava is common for a long time, the island seals are now almost extinct.

Snares Islands

Or another name Tini Heke is a group of small islands first discovered in 1791 by a European explorer. Under the command of Lieutenant William R.Broughton during the Vancouver expedition, the islands were found and named Snares (meaning trap). Unlike other islands in the region near Antarctica affected by hunting, the Snares Islands are still one of the most pristine places in New Zealand. The vegetation here is extremely diverse, the fauna is rich and developed. Snares Islands are home to endemic birds like the Snares Penguin; Silver-eared Snares; Worm worms. The island is also the world's leading breeding area of Sooty albatross . Coral reefs off the islands are also home to many marine species. The Snares Islands are strictly protected by the New Zealand Conservation Department and are one of the least affected islands in New Zealand today.

Beauty and natural ecosystems on the island near Antarctica