This week at Macquarie Island

Two rainbows over the ocean with kelp-covered rocks in the foreground

Herein lies a small collection of field phenomena – fleeting wonders that initiate the “oooh aaah” response Read more
Cormorant walks through grass tussocks carrying in its beak a large clump of grass

We are approaching the pointy end of our time here, and as we accelerate towards it at warp speed, the wildlife pace and activity… Read more

Four personnel in dry suits and life jackets, sitting on sides of IRB, as it travels out to sea away from camera.

I always had a plan to visit all the Antarctic Station from when it was… Read more
A big dining room with a window on the left and a group of people sitting around a table

This week two of the Macquarie Island Rangers Eddie and Steve report in. Read more
Looking across sea from deck of ship to island shrouded by cloud

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Looking at field hut from above with beach with penguins in distance

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A group of white, black and yellow king penguin stands on a grey sandy beach, looking at the photographer

Macquarie Island's king penguins are a curious bunch, as carpenter Tim… Read more
Three smiling people on a hillside with a track sign

Macquarie Island Engineering Services Supervisor, Shaun Gillies, treks to… Read more
Stripey clouds above a mountain and station buildings

Macquarie Island is a dynamic, ever-changing microcosm of weather… Read more
Face on shot of a large sea lion with a fat wrinkly neck

We call him Bruce, the sea lion who visits station fairly regularly and… Read more
A group photo with most participants dressed in penguin costumes, but one in a polar bear outfit and one as a zebra

Wildlife ranger, Dr Mel Wells, on her unique graduation ceremony at… Read more

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