Antarctica Tours

• Antarctica is the highest, driest, coldest and windiest continent on Earth
• Antarctica covers an area of 14.2 million km².  This is about twice the size of Australia, and larger than the United States of America and Mexico combined.
• There are more than 9,000 known animal species in Antarctica, including 46 species of bird, 10 cetaceans (including killer whales and humpback whales), 6 species of seal and 7 Antarctic penguin species.
• There are several fish in Antarctica that have special ‘anti-freeze’ proteins in their blood to stop them from freezing in the polar ocean.
• An incredible 60-90% of the world’s fresh water is locked in Antarctica’s vast ice sheet.
• The Antarctic Peninsula is warming more quickly than many other areas on Earth. In fact, it is one of the most rapidly warming areas on the planet. Over the past 50 years, average temperatures across the Antarctic Peninsula have increased by 3°C, five times the average increase on Earth.

Australian passport holders travelling to Antarctica do not need a visa at this time.

We require that your passport is valid for travel for at least six months from the date you are planning to return to Australia. Your passport must be valid to travel internationally and must be machine-readable. You also need to carry a valid return ticket on you.

Whether travelling on an Australian passport or the passport of another country, all travellers require visas for a number of countries, and it is your responsibility to secure what may be required before departing Australia. You can consult with your travel agent, but it is also recommended that you check the foreign embassy website for your respective destination as it can also provide you with useful information.

The currency used in Antarctica is the US dollar. There isn't much to buy in Antarctica, and most of the shops are small gift shops and souvenir shops, only open during selected times of the years.

There is such things as an Antarctic dollar that’s used throughout the Federated States of Antarctica. It’s also known as an Emp in honour of the Emperor Penguins that reside in Antarctica.

However, it’s not what you’d call a ‘real’ currency. In other words, it’s not considered a legal tender. They are rather treated as collectibles for visitors to take home.

Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth. The average temperature of the continent throughout the year is  -57°C, with the minimum temperature reaching -90°C during the winter season. Although the coast is warmer and temperatures can reach a maximum of 8°C during the summer. It is, on average, the coldest, windiest, and driest of all the continents on Earth. Antarctica only has two seasons, Summer and Winter. Due to its locations in the southern hemisphere, Antarctica’s summer is from October to February. The sun is almost always in the sky during this time. The days get longer during summer, until eventually the sun doesn’t’ set at all (midnight sun).

Our Aurora Expeditions and Oceanwide Expeditions holiday packages provide the best value for money, with the included benefits of transport, accommodation, local guides and meals. We offer 5 independent travel pacakages, where you can discover incredible wildlife and surreal landscapes in countries like Antarctica, Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands and South Georgia, starting from US$9,445 per person.

The best time to book an Antarctic tour is from January to March, and December. The climate during December and January is the warmest, reaching up to 0 degrees. You’ll also get to enjoy up to 22 hours of daylight, perfect for wildlife viewing and other outdoor activities.

An Antarctica trip is a once in a lifetime opportunity that should not be missed. There are plenty of things to do and see in Antarctica. With Bunnik Tours, you can experience magnificent landscapes, such as icebergs, glaciers and colossal mountains. You will discover a range of penguin species, whales, seals, orcas and more on an Antarctica cruise. And, you will learn about the intriguing history of Antarctica and its role in fighting climate change. 

Antarctica is a safe destination for tourists. The tour operators and ship operating staff are specially trained to adapt in the harsh conditions and will always put your safety first. If you have any questions regarding safety, please do not hesitate to chat with one of our expert Travel Specialists.

At Bunnik Tours, we believe in responsible travel and sustainable tourism. For more information, visit our Sustainable Tourism hub.