Macquarie Island station news 2021
![A wooden field hut in amongst the green tussock grass](/site/assets/files/58020/davis_hut.600x514.jpg)
Accommodation options on the Green Sponge Read more
![View from the top of a grassy hill, back towards the station amidst the blue sea](/site/assets/files/57943/3_ways.600x514.jpg)
Words of wisdom from a newcomer Read more
![A group of people on the waterfront help guide a small red boat to shore](/site/assets/files/57805/irb_-_derek_stevens.600x514.jpg)
Goodbye old friends and welcome new members of the Macca family Read more
![People in a red rubber boat being pulled up the beach by a green tractor](/site/assets/files/57736/20211111095239_img_5861.600x514.jpg)
The end of winter arrives as others prepare to depart Read more
![King penguin over looks the creche of chicks](/site/assets/files/57660/p1068021.600x514.jpg)
Macca's census of everything! Read more
![Two orcas moving through the water heading out to sea](/site/assets/files/57607/dvgme9355.600x514.jpg)
Heading home from the "green sponge" Read more
![Map of Macquarie Island showing the numbered areas for the census](/site/assets/files/57582/census_areas.600x514.png)
The Macca crew takes on a seal-isously hard job Read more
![Panoramic shot of a mountain taken from across the plains](/site/assets/files/57476/west_coast_looking_at_mt_harrison.600x514.jpg)
Peak breeding season arrives at Macca Read more
![A yellow tent sits to the side of a rough wooden boardwalk on a hill with two people sitting down.](/site/assets/files/57437/img_7419.600x514.jpg)
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![Two medallions and a printed patch on a hand made Huon pine stand](/site/assets/files/57375/p1010123.600x514.jpg)
Creative carpentry on show Read more
![A long row of elephant seals in a muddy wallow](/site/assets/files/57344/capture.600x514.png)
Elephant seals take over Macca Read more
![A leopard seal on the beach heading in to the sea as a wave breaks on the sand](/site/assets/files/57274/fiwge5086.600x514.jpg)
Everything you never even knew you wanted to know about our great island Read more
![Looking over the station buildings to the sunset and dramatic grey clouds](/site/assets/files/57225/img_1131.600x514.jpg)
How lucky are we to be here? Read more
![Two squabbling seals on a beach, one with its mouth wide open showing its teeth](/site/assets/files/57202/jyzce5574.600x514.jpg)
A charity auction sparks a period of artistic genius Read more
![Birthday gifts on a table, together with a post-it note that reads "just because you escaped for your birthday does not mean you escape a birthday surprise - Happy hut birthday".](/site/assets/files/57161/20210812_164820.600x514.jpg)
An expeditioner gets poetic about her meal times Read more
![A smiling group of expeditioners pose during a mid winter celebratory dinner](/site/assets/files/57088/img_1689.600x514.jpg)
The people who make the island a home Read more
![A spectacular snow dusted view across the mountains. A man stands at the highest point looking out across the amazing landscape.](/site/assets/files/57061/aniceview_july2021_kimkliska.600x514.jpg)
A definition of island time Read more
![A fancy menu to celebrate midwinter detailing starters, entree, palette cleanser, main course , dessert and cheese platter](/site/assets/files/57035/1.600x514.jpg)
Midwinter’s dinner menu musings Read more
![A group of fur seals on the rocks. Two large males at the centre of the image.](/site/assets/files/57010/furbattle_mi_kimkliska.600x514.jpg)
Seals of the sub-Antarctic Read more
![A snowy landscape with a deep snowdrift of pristine snow at the centre](/site/assets/files/56979/snow_drift_requiring_swimming.600x514.jpg)
An expeditioner's guide to sub-Antarctic diction Read more
![A king penguin peers into the camera lens. Behind are other penguins and an expeditioner crouched in the middle.](/site/assets/files/56945/being_in_the_field_is_no_barrier_to_tropical_fridays.600x514.jpg)
Sporting colour to brighten people's spirits Read more
![A map of Macquarie Island with a red line showing the route of a trek](/site/assets/files/56927/billy_and_brownie_show_route_june_21.600x514.png)
How to cover 91 kms of walking on the Big Green Sponge. Read more
![Four penguins, against the backdrop of the ocean at sunset, nest in some green tussocks](/site/assets/files/56810/20210401-211732125.600x514.jpg)
The preparation and fun of Midwinter celebrations Read more
![Two people playing a dice game, one pointing to a row of 5 dice all showing the number 4](/site/assets/files/56761/billy_encouraging_success-2.600x514.jpg)
Sub-Antarctic Yhatzee rivalry Read more
![A rainbow in the sky above a green hill, with waves on the shore in the foreground](/site/assets/files/56709/img_e1624.600x514.jpg)
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.](/site/assets/files/56700/7c92bb76-773d-4e09-ad56-708d7f58dd6c.600x514.jpg)
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.](/site/assets/files/56678/1.600x514.jpg)
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.](/site/assets/files/56657/hooker_sea_lion_feast.600x514.jpg)
A poetic tale of life on an island Read more
![A quad bike on station with its path blocked by sleeping elephant seals](/site/assets/files/56635/20210510_115904.600x514.jpg)
The rhythm of life on station Read more
![A group of brightly dressed expedtioners on a tussock covered hill all joined together by ropes](/site/assets/files/56612/photo_1.600x514.jpg)
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](/site/assets/files/56569/img_3667.600x514.jpg)
The station 'celebrity' chef tells all about life on station Read more
![A field hut in the green tussocks of the hillside with a colony of penguins on the beach below](/site/assets/files/56548/hurdpointhut_april2021_kimkliska.600x514.jpg)
A never to be forgotten trip out to the far reaches of Macca Read more
![A graphic of an albatros flying over an island and sea with Macquarie Island and it's latitude and longitude written on a banner across the middle. The words 74th ANARE are also typed at the bottom of the image.](/site/assets/files/56509/74th_anare.600x514.jpg)
What exactly do we do down here? Read more
![A group of elephant seals lying on the beach](/site/assets/files/56473/adult_elephant_seals_pile_around_at_all_times_in_the_kelp.600x514.jpg)
The Doctor's perspective of Macquarie Island Read more
![Four expeditioners pose outside the office](/site/assets/files/56415/conrad_and_team.600x514.jpeg)
Field training underway at Macquarie Island Read more
![An expeditioner stands on a grassy hill surrounded by sea. Two large birds can be seen flying just of the shore.](/site/assets/files/56401/north_head_with_light_mantled_sooty_albatross.600x514.jpg)
Where’s Brian, Macca brewing and grey petrel monitoring Read more
![A small fur seal sits on a tussock facing the camera](/site/assets/files/56370/a_unimpressed_fur_seal_image_neil_brown.600x514.jpg)
Settling in to the new normal Read more
![A red and white supply ship sitting in the sea with a small IRB vessel visible just of the hull](/site/assets/files/56339/astrolarbe_and_a_irb_refuling_station.600x514.jpeg)
Refuel, resupply and International Women's Day Read more
![A red and white ship sits on the water jsut off shore. A larc boat is being lowered into the water of the side of the ship.](/site/assets/files/56323/20210303-.600x514.jpg)
The population more than doubles with the new arrivals Read more
![A large shed with astro turf flooring, containing dining tables set with white table cloths and 5 loungers](/site/assets/files/56280/img_20210225_193721_resized_20210225_080623140.600x514.jpg)
Ensuring COVID safety and a meet and greet with a plumber Read more
![A red wall with a wooden framed photograph in the middle showing a green Aurora Australis in the sky and the lights of a boat on the water](/site/assets/files/56256/20210216_084833.600x514.jpg)
Expeditioners get clever to create more space on their busy walls Read more
![Selfie of 2 expeditioners](/site/assets/files/56211/img_20200923_120512_copy_2.600x514.jpg)
Inside the mind of the comms guy Read more
![Orca in bay infront of station fuel tanks with station name](/site/assets/files/56170/macca_local.600x514.jpg)
The Macca team take a few walks in the park and of course see amazing… Read more
![Coloured sky with view of the island](/site/assets/files/56126/2t1a6367.600x514.jpg)
Meet Scott, our project sparky Read more
![An expeditioner sits in front of the legacy digesters, large rusting metal barrels. A seal lies to the side and an albatross sits just in front](/site/assets/files/56100/the_watch_keeper_curly.600x514.jpg)
Getting to know our expeditioners better as the season draws to a close Read more
![Two royal penguins embracing in a hug with their heads](/site/assets/files/56005/best_wildlife_-_hugs_-_troy.600x514.jpg)
Photographers on island show off their images in the name of friendly… Read more
![A bright green Aurora in the night sky](/site/assets/files/55990/aurora.600x514.jpg)
We find out a little more about our enthusiastic first timer, Jamie. Read more