2025 Port Chalmers Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

The Ross Sea is located in the southeast of Antarctica, between 71 and 78 degrees south latitude. This is a very special area. --- ❓Why go to Ross Sea? ✅The most challenging Antarctic cruise expedition, with the fewest operating routes ✅You can reach 78 degrees south latitude by boat, and spend more than half of your time in the Antarctic Circle ✅The Subantarctic Islands along the route will surely fascinate animal and plant lovers ✅You can reach multiple Adélie penguin habitats and learn more about this little penguin ✅The cheapest route to see emperor penguins, where you can see 9 species of penguins at once --- 🚢Main islands of the Ross Sea 📍Balene Islands - Rich in ecological diversity 📍Snares Islands - Encounter with Yellow-browed Penguins 📍Campbell Island-Explore the wonders of plants 📍Ross Island - Shackleton and Scott Huts 📍Macquarie Island - the main colony of royal penguins --- 🇦🇶【Conquer the Ross Sea】 🚢 Cruise ship: Ponte Vecchio 📆Date: January 26, 2026 --- 🚢Itinerary Day 1 Arrival in Dunedin, New Zealand Arrive in Dunedin and meet the explorers at a welcome reception. Day 2 Boarding Come aboard and check into your stateroom and explore the public spaces. Day 3 Sea Cruise Meet your fellow travelers during your cruise and learn about Antarctic history, the environment, and Antarctic animals. Days 4-6 New Zealand Subantarctic Islands Amazing natural beauty and biodiversity. Days 7 to 10: Sea Sailing Crossing the Antarctic Convergence Zone, the sea temperature drops by about 4°C. Approaching the Antarctic Circle, icebergs are right in front of you! Day 11 - Day 17 Victoria Coast and Ross Sea Arrive at the legendary frozen land - Ross Sea. It is home to a range of unique Antarctic species, and the human heritage along its shores is equally impressive. Days 18 to 20: Sea Voyage Sail north and experience the magic of the Southern Ocean. Day 21-22 Macquarie Island Home to 3.5 million seabirds, including at least four species of penguins! Days 23-24: Sea Voyage The journey is coming to an end. I will organize my photos, write down more feelings, and say goodbye to my travel companions. Day 25: Disembark in Dunedin Farewell to the expedition members. --- 🚢Highlights of the trip ➖🧊The world's largest ice shelf The Ross Ice Shelf is the largest ice shelf in the world and its spectacular sight is breathtaking. ➖🐧Penguin Habitat Visit Macquarie Island in New Zealand, where you can see white-cheeked, king, gentoo and rockhopper penguins. ➖🦅Subantarctic Islands Landing on several subantarctic islands is a paradise for bird lovers. ➖🔬China Antarctic Research Station China’s fifth Antarctic research station, Qinling Station, is located in the Ross Sea area.

#2月好去地方2025 After the Princess Cruises docked at Port Chalmers, we saw a beautiful church on the hillside called Iona Church. It turns out to be full of history ~ On Sunday, October 15, 1848, Reverend Thomas Burns sailed to Port Chalmers to hold the first shore service at a hotel in the port. It was not until 1850 that regular services were held in Dunedin, but not in a church. It was not until 1852 that the first log church was built. In 1857, Port Chalmers became an independent Christian parish with the Rev. Thomas Burns as bishop. Gradually, with donations from the public and the church, the wooden house was transformed into a Gothic church with a pointed tower and stained glass.

#2月好地方2025 Port Chalmers and its harbour are known as the 'Cradle of Otago'. Port Chalmers is a famous container port, cruise port, and the landing place for immigrants from the British Empire before the 19th century. So the Port Chalmers Regional Maritime Museum has a great collection of maritime objects and settlers' collections, telling the stories of the early pioneers and the many port characters who have lived here over the years. Otago residents are descendants of early settlers who arrived on one of the many sailing ships that docked in the harbour. Many stories have been told; exhibits at the Port Chalmers Museum have been donated by residents and are available for visitors to explore.