News
Triple threat: Macquarie Island Marine Park expansion to protect land, sea and creatures
Tripling its size, Macquarie Island Marine Park’s extension is set to protect ocean and its precious inhabitants.
Tag: Macquarie Island
History & Culture
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.
Destinations
Visit Mawson’s Hut for Christmas 2019
Spend Christmas Day surrounded by ice and penguins with Heritage Expeditions!
News
Macquarie Island declared pest-free
The largest eradication program of its kind has successfully rid Macquarie Island of rats, mice and rabbits.
Nature & Wildlife
VIDEO: Antarctic wildlife
Penguins, elephant seals, and sea birds are in abundance in the Antarctic. Here are just some of them.
Destinations
Macquarie Island: sub-Antarctic wilderness
Smack-bang in the midst of the foaming Southern Ocean lies Macquarie Island, a tiny haven of wildlife.
Science & Environment
Training scientific dogs to sniff out pests
Dog trainer Steve Austin has a team of keen canines fighting for the preservation of our native wildlife.