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Campbell Island New Zealand Cruise Port Guide
Location:
As ships are moored or anchored in this port, you will be tendered ashore.
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Monthly Climate Averages for Campbell Island New Zealand
Sightseeing:
- Area: 113 km²
- Physical features: Campbell Island is a remnant of a dissected volcanic dome. Steep cliffs dominate the western shores while the east coast is broken by several large inlets. The terrain is hilly, with deep gullies and numerous streams.
- There are a number of off-lying islets including: Jacquemart Island, Dent Island and Île de Jeanette Marie.
- The island lies midway between the Subtropical and Antarctic Convergences. The climate is characterized by strong westerly winds, 60-70% humidity, rainfall of 1250 mm/yr, and mean annual temperature of about 6ºC.
- Historical features: The island was discovered by the sealer Hasselburg in 1810. Sealing continued into the 1830's, by which time stocks were very depleted. Whaling operations also occurred around 1909-1914.
- A wartime coast-watching station was manned from 1941 to 1945. The station was subsequently taken over as a meteorological base.
- There are no permanent residents
- New Zealand territory, part of the Province of Southland.
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Shopping and Food
Currency:
The New Zealand dollar is used in New Zealand. A few traders do accept foreign currency, particularly in tourist destinations. The conversion from US dollars to NZ dollars is approximate US$1=NZD1.30.
Automatic teller machines (ATMs), locally known as 'the hole in the wall', are available in just about every town.
Communication:
English, Maori and New Zealand Sign Language are the official languages of New Zealand. English is universal, and is written with Commonwealth ("British") spelling.
The emergency telephone number in New Zealand is 111.
Many public libraries have public Internet access. Generally there is a charge.
Opening Hours and Holidays:
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