Bollons IslandBollons Island at a Glance
Things to Do
Nearby Attractions to Bollons Island
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Bollons Island
If attempting a visit, go in the austral summer (December-March) when sea and weather conditions are most favorable for expedition landings.
Austral summer (best)
December-March · around 5-10°C (subantarctic)
Relatively milder conditions and reduced sea ice make access by expedition vessels most feasible; wildlife activity and daylight are at their peak.
Shoulder season
November and April · around 0-8°C
Sea and weather conditions may still allow visits but are more changeable; shorter expedition windows and rougher seas are possible.
Austral winter (inaccessible)
May-October · around −2-5°C (colder seas and conditions)
Sea ice, storms and very rough seas generally make access impractical outside the summer expedition season.
Weather & Climate near Bollons Island
Climate
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 2°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (847 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 14
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
16°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 9° - 15° | 12° | 62 mm | - | - | 8.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 9° - 16° | 12° | 55 mm | - | - | 8.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 8° - 15° | 11° | 78 mm | - | - | 8.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 13° | 6° | 79 mm | - | - | 9.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 5° - 11° | 3° | 83 mm | - | - | 8.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 3° - 9° | 2° | 82 mm | - | - | 8.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 3° - 9° | 1° | 96 mm | - | - | 8.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 3° - 9° | 1° | 65 mm | - | - | 8.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 4° - 10° | 2° | 72 mm | - | - | 8.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 5° - 11° | 4° | 68 mm | - | - | 8.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 6° - 13° | 6° | 49 mm | - | - | 9.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 8° - 14° | 11° | 58 mm | - | - | 8.1 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Bollons Island
Bollons Island is part of New Zealand’s remote Antipodes/subantarctic island groups and has no regular passenger service or airstrip. It can only be reached by sea as part of a private, scientific or expedition voyage departing from mainland New Zealand; landings (when permitted) are made by small boat/Zodiac from the visiting vessel. There are no roads or public transport on the island.
Tips for Visiting Bollons Island
- Access to Bollons Island is by sea as part of licensed expedition cruises or scientific visits only; plan through an operator that runs official landings and make arrangements well in advance of the austral summer season (December-March).
- Expect strict biosecurity and landing controls-New Zealand's subantarctic islands are protected, and operators enforce cleaning and quarantine procedures, limited landing sites, and small-group landings to protect wildlife.
- If you are on a cruise itinerary, listen to briefings from the expedition staff about where and when landings are permitted-wandering beyond designated routes is prohibited to protect breeding birds and fragile vegetation.