Macquarie Island Archives - Australian Geographic

Antarctic-based Aussies take icy plunge to mark winter solstice

Expeditioners on Australia’s four Antarctic and sub-Antarctic research stations have gone for a chilly swim to celebrate the winter solstice.

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The largest eradication program of its kind has successfully rid Macquarie Island of rats, mice and rabbits.

Wildlife

Penguins, elephant seals, and sea birds are in abundance in the Antarctic. Here are just some of them.

Smack-bang in the midst of the foaming Southern Ocean lies Macquarie Island, a tiny haven of wildlife.

Dog trainer Steve Austin has a team of keen canines fighting for the preservation of our native wildlife.