Follow in the wake of Australia’s greatest polar pioneer on this 25 day Mawson’s Antarctica – From Australia voyage. Departing Tasmania’s glorious south coast, sail to New Zealand’s Auckland Islands to encounter sea lion harems and yellow-eyed penguins. On Campbell Island, delight in royal albatross courting amidst megaherb meadows. Sail south into pack ice, skirt the Mertz Glacier Tongue and enjoy the wildlife-rich waters leading to Commonwealth Bay. Ice and katabatic winds allowing, Mawson’s Hut transports you back to the Heroic Age, where the ghosts of Sir Douglas’s team await. Cruise west along the East Antarctic coastline searching for emperor and Adélie penguins, snow petrels, seals and orcas. Sailing north, drop into Macquarie Island, where vast king penguin rookeries, nesting albatross and elephant seal wallows await.
This itinerary is operated by Aurora Expeditions, a company committed to travelling respectfully and providing a trip of a lifetime experience, while aiming to create lifelong ambassadors for the protection of our planet and the diverse places they visit around the world. Their expeditions focus heavily on getting off the ship and exploring nature and Aurora offers a wide range of optional extras to enhance your adventure no matter which of their ships – the Greg Mortimer or Sylvia Earle – you travel on.
Unsure if this Mawson’s Antarctica – From Australia itinerary is right for you? Review our Antarctica destination overview for full details on seasonality, routes, ship selection, pricing, expedition inclusions and how North South Voyages can help make your Antarctica dream become reality.
Departures
DateDec 11, 2025 - Jan 03, 2026
Duration25 days - 24 nights
From$29,966USDp.p. in a Shared Cabin
Cabin prices
Overview
Day 1
Flight arriving into Hobart
Private Group Transfer from Airport to Hotel
Dinner Included on Cruise
Hobart arrival airport transfer and embarkation
Day 5 - 6
Auckland Islands: Enderby Island, Victoria Passage, Carnley Harbour
Day 7
Campbell Island (Motu Ihupuku)
Day 12 - 13
Cape Denison, Commonwealth Bay
Day 14 - 16
Point Martin, Dumont d’Urville, Mertz Glacier
Day 20 - 21
Macquarie Island
Day 25
Disembark at Hobart
Flight departing Hobart
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Inclusions:
- Arrival transfer from airport to Greg Mortimer on Day 1
- Departure transfer from Greg Mortimer to airport or hotel on last day
- Onboard accommodation during voyage including daily cabin service
- All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage
- Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner
- Captain’s Welcome and Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
- All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises
- Educational lectures and guiding services from expedition team
- Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consult)
- A 3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket
- Complimentary use of muck boots during the voyage
- Port surcharges, permits and landing fees
- Gratuities for ship crew
Exclusions:
- International or domestic flights not mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Passport, visa, and vaccination charges
- Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
- Hotels and meals not included in itinerary
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary
- Optional activity surcharges
- All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, gratuities, Wi-Fi, email or phone charges.
Optional Extras:
*Note that we will quote flights for you when provided with your desired travel dates. Costs will vary depending on your travel dates.
