This week at Macquarie Island

A view of the buildings on station. The mountain behind has been lit orange by the sunset.

A sparky tells us about his 'emotional' weather experiences Read more
A man in all weather gear and a backpack stands on the snowy ridge of a mountain. The sea and another snow capped mountain can be seen in the background.

Ridding the island of unwanted waste Read more

Two men sit next to a hole they have dug in to the grassy hillside. One is lowering a seismometer in to the hole as both smile to camera.

It's citizen science time for the team at Macca. Read more
Storm clouds gather over a shoreline. Petrels and sea lions can be seen in the shallow water.

A poetic tale of life on an island Read more
A fur seal sitting on a tussock looking back over its shoulder to the camera

The rhythm of life on station Read more
A group of brightly dressed expedtioners on a tussock covered hill all joined together by ropes

A few sojourns off station keep the expeditioners busy. Read more
A man in bright yellow cold weather clothing, gloves and a bright hat holds his hands up to camera and smiles

The station 'celebrity' chef tells all about life on station Read more
An expeditioner resting in the grassy tussocks against a large pointed rock with the sea and blue sky behind it

A never to be forgotten trip out to the far reaches of Macca Read more
Three people crouched near the wooden steps on to a beach looking at two curious king penguins who are close to the camera.

What exactly do we do down here? Read more
A group of elephant seals lying on the beach

The Doctor's perspective of Macquarie Island Read more
Four expeditioners pose outside the office

Field training underway at Macquarie Island Read more

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