A Seasprite helicopter from New Zealand frigate HMNZS Te Kaha ferries sections of boardwalk on to Campbell Island, 700km south of Bluff.
The Seasprite helicopter refuels from Te Kaha in Carnley harbour during the boardwalk unloading operation.
The navy Seasprite helicopter.
Doc staff, Tony Greer (left), and Michael Johns position new boardwalk on Campbell Island. This boardwalk will minimise the impact of visitors to the island, including researchers and Doc staff.
This adult male elephant seal from Macquarie Island rests in Northwest Bay on Campbell Island.
Two male New Zealand sea lion dominate the path as navy personal wait for transport back to Te Kaha in Perseverance Harbour.
A rusty reminder of the sheep farming era on Campbell Island.
The megaherb, Anisotome latifolia, a giant member of the carrot family, frames a view above Northwest Bay on Campbell Island.
One of the success stories, Pleurophyllum speciosum is back in profusion since the removal of sheep. Here it flowers above Perseverance Harbour on Campbell Island.
The Campbell Island pipit, wiped out on the main island by rats, have made a remarkable recovery since the rats were removed, and are now in good numbers all over the island.
An adult male sea lion barks a gruff warning from the tussock on Campbell Island.
The largest of the albatross, this juvenile wandering albatross stretches its wings on Campbell Island on the slopes of Mt Dumas.
Wind ruffles the feathers of a nesting southern royal albatross on Campbell Island where wind gusts in excess of 35 knots 280 days per year and 50 knots 100 days per year.
A southern royal albatross stretches its wings for balance as it walks about above Northeast Harbour on Campbell Island.
A giant petrel takes the lead as Te Kaha approaches Campbell Island from the north just after daybreak.
A giant petrel glides under threatening clouds at the mouth of Perseverance Harbour.
A pair of southern royal albatross fly in unison.
A Southern Royal Albatross checks out the recently unloaded segments of boardwalk awaiting assembly.
Scenes of Campbell Island from Otago Daily Times Illustrations Editor Stephen Jaquiery's recent trip to the New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands. Photo prints available for purchase at Otago Images.