Michelle Bowen, In Pursuit of the Albatross (PLACES WILDERNESS 2025)
Campbell Island, NZ is arguably the windiest place of earth but also one of the most beautiful with its tussock grasses, megaherbs, high cliffs and fiord-like bays and inlets. The walk to find the Southern Royal Albatross can be quite challenging in unfavourable conditions but the experience is worth the effort.

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