Journey to Antarctica from Australia & New Zealand with Aurora Expeditions

Step into the heart of East Antarctica and the Ross Sea with our unrivalled small-ship expeditions, where epic landscapes and extraordinary wildlife encounters await.

Tailored for discerning adventurers travelling from the shores of Australia and New Zealand, these voyages bring you face-to-face with towering icebergs, expansive ice shelves, and a pristine wilderness that speaks to the spirit of true exploration. Experience the thrill of Zodiac excursions among playful seals and spirited penguins, and step ashore at historic sites like Cape Evans or Cape Royds, where historic explorers’ huts remain frozen in time, and embark on guided hikes offering panoramic views of the icy wilderness.

With intimate onboard experiences and an expert expedition team, your journey into one of Earth’s frozen frontiers becomes not only accessible but transformational—a true escape into a world where nature’s splendour meets refined adventure.

Experience the Ross Sea & East Antarctica Expeditions

Explore the region that boasts the world’s largest floating body of ice (the spectacular Ross Sea Icel Shelf) and the largest Adelie penguin colony. Follow in the wake of legendary adventures, to discover historical huts and hear extraordinary tales of endurance as you relive the Heroic Ave of Exploration.

Mawson’s Antarctica

Hobart, Australia to Dunedin, New Zealand

Duration: 24-days
Departing: 11 December 2025
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Retrace the historic voyage of Sir Douglas Mawson’s Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) and experience the grandeur of remoter East Antarctica.

Aurora Stateroom Superior from US$29,966* pp twin share

Subantarctic Discovery

Dunedin to Dunedin, New Zealand

Duration: 15-days
Departing: 2 January 2026
Save up to 15% + Air Credit

Discover the primordial beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian and New Zealand Subantarctic Islands on this in-depth exploration of the most rugged region of the antipodes.

Aurora Stateroom Superior from US$14,106* pp twin share

Epic Antarctica: Crossing the 7th Continent

Dunedin, New Zealand to Ushuaia, Argentina

Duration: 34-days
Departing: 8 February 2026
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Follow in the footsteps of explorers such as Scott, Ross, Amundsen and Shackleton and embark on a journey very few people on this planet have made.

Aurora Stateroom Superior from US$37,036* pp twin share

For more information and to book, contact your preferred travel advisor

or Aurora Expeditions: AU: 1800 637 688 | NZ: 0800 447 042 

*Terms and conditions apply: Offer is only valid for new bookings and on select ships voyages and must be booked and deposited by 30 June 2025 unless sold out prior. Promotion is subject to availability at time of booking and is capacity controlled. The promotion is not available with any other offer. From prices are inclusive of saving and in US dollars and correct as at 14 April 2025. Air credit of US$2,000 is applicable on the SUB001D. Air credit will be applied to the booking as a discounted amount; airfares must be booked independently. Normal booking conditions apply, visit aurora-expeditions.com/au/terms-and-conditions/special-offers.