This week at Macquarie Island

A dark green speckly rock with two seams of paler rock through it.

A group of expeditioners out on a walk, on a rare sunny day on Macquarie Island, have formed a firing line of cameras aimed at a… Read more
A large fluffy white albatross chick sits on a raised, rounded nest made of sticks and mud.

To celebrate World Albatross Day at Macquarie Island this year, expeditioners crafted a life-sized wandering albatross. Read more

Mist shrouding wooden station buildings.

A Macquarie Island expeditioner is back on her feet and looking forward to… Read more
The sunset on a snow-covered beach viewed through a metal gate with the words 'Macca" emblazoned on it.

A cold Friday night on Macquarie Island, one station chef, and the… Read more
A rainbow arching over the ocean and a sea of green tussock grasses.

Macquarie Island is the ultimate rebel island…no trees just a constant… Read more
A woman with her long hair out, readying herself for a haircut.

Macquarie Island is a place that I have wanted to work at for over a… Read more
A Rockhopper penguin moulting its feathers.

Before I arrived at Macca, everyone I spoke to who had visited the island… Read more
A seal lying on a beach surrounded by kelp

It's been a bit over a month since I arrived at Macquarie and I still feel… Read more
A young southern elephant seal looking at the camera

From my experience the best camera you can have is the one you have with… Read more
An orange-clad dummy wearing sunglasses and a yellow beanie

Hello. My name is Brian. I am a dummy. And not in the metaphorical sense -… Read more
A red ship in the distance and the backs of people letting off flares

There’s a special kind of energy on station when one community prepares to… Read more

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