Macquarie Island station news 2022
![A man in a life jacket makes a dramatic gesture with his hand](/site/assets/files/62436/pc075124.600x400.jpg)
Au revoir et bons voyages (goodbye and safe travels in French). This week our Station Supply Officer looks back on the visit of… Read more
![A seabird flies over the top of two whales in the ocean](/site/assets/files/62345/20221212_162807.600x400.jpg)
The summer crew get the full Macca experience, with boating, orcas and birds.... Read more
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This week we discover 500 reasons why you should never trust a… Read more
![A blue and white cruise ship sits off the rugged green coast line](/site/assets/files/62250/img_8999_1.600x514.jpg)
This week marks one month since the summer crew arrived Read more
![A group of people in a red inflatable boat cruise past the shore of a rocky island](/site/assets/files/62205/2c8d63da-8994-41fa-93c5-922c7599cd95.600x514.jpeg)
This week we follow the field science party as they and their gear head… Read more
![Penguins huddle amongst green tussocks of grass with a wooden hut in the background on a grey, wet day](/site/assets/files/62162/1.600x514.jpg)
We look at the work of Geoscience Australia (GA) and the Australian… Read more
![A blue and white ship sits offshore on a steady blue sea](/site/assets/files/62000/img_3442_jpg1.600x514.jpg)
Bon voyage escapees and welcome to all new comers Read more
![A LARC,(half truck, half boat) being lowered into the sea near Hobart.](/site/assets/files/61901/img_7509.600x514.jpg)
This week we see the island through the eyes of Adam, our incoming FTO… Read more
![A long distance shot of seals on a grey beach near a research station](/site/assets/files/61851/1_elephant_seal_harems_in_our_backyard_-_a_turbett.600x514.jpg)
This week we go seal counting with the expeditioners at Macca Read more
![A group of elephant seals lie on the black sand of the shore in the sun](/site/assets/files/61785/20220917_091612r.600x514.jpg)
This week we see some of the sights that greet us out our various windows… Read more
![Three men in jackets with back packs stand in front of lake on a grassy peak.](/site/assets/files/61635/jims_team_mg.600x514.jpg)
We follow the adventures of "Jim's Handyperson Services" Read more
![A large white cinema screen with showing a black and white sign saying "Macquarie cinemas"](/site/assets/files/61553/20220922_190319.600x514.jpg)
We christen the refurbished cinema Read more
![A Satellite image of a mountain cloud down wind](/site/assets/files/61525/1_a_satellite_photo_of_mountain_wave_clouds_down_wind_from_macquarie_island_stretching_for_over_200km__image_capture_by_crai.600x514.png)
As if we don't have enough hills on Macca, even the clouds are… Read more
![A cake in the shape of a seal face with a large proboscis lies on a platter on the rocky shore with a large elephant seal in the background.](/site/assets/files/61127/1_leo_the_beachmaster_cake_at_garden_cove_-_jarrod_h.600x514.jpg)
We see what's cooking - with the southern elephant seals on Macca Read more
![Looking down a tussock covered hill towards the sea](/site/assets/files/61059/top_of_waterfall_bay_jump_up_down_by_harley_rainbow.600x514.jpeg)
Find out what's involved in getting up and down Macca's notorious… Read more
![An aerial image looking down to a large colony of fluffy brown king penguin chicks huddled together on a pebble beach.](/site/assets/files/60996/2_each_group_of_chicks_is_counted_using_a_zoomed_in_photo.600x514.jpg)
We go field tripping with the Macca rangers Read more
![Snow capped hills drop away to the sea under grey clouds](/site/assets/files/60906/waterfall_bay.600x514.jpg)
Viewing Macca through the eyes of our Swiss (but definitely Aussie at… Read more
![A plastic guide dog is dressed in fire fighting gear](/site/assets/files/60784/staysmall.600x514.jpeg)
The small island that keeps on giving Read more
![A glass globe sits in a frame and is used to measure hours of sunshine](/site/assets/files/60697/sunshine_recorder.600x514.jpeg)
This week we explore the weather facts on Macca Read more
![A man in hi-vis stands beside some technical equipment on a workbench beside him, looking to camera.](/site/assets/files/60588/1_craig_butsch_testing_the_ozone_sonde_before_launch__photo_by_craig_ingrames.600x514.jpg)
We check out the role of ozone in the atmosphere Read more
![A large red ship with two penguins on shore in front of it](/site/assets/files/60524/nuyina_1.600x514.jpg)
Take a look at the different ships that have visited Macca Read more
![Four men huddled around a fire and smiling. One man is enjoying a glass of sparkling wine.](/site/assets/files/60452/mature_blue_top_in_a_gathering_with_what_appears_to_be_a_fledgling_wandering_sparkie_between_two_blacktops_one_of_which_is_m.600x514.jpg)
In search of endangered species Read more
![A man in hi viz works on a yellow generator](/site/assets/files/60321/1_-_gaz_in_the_power_house.600x514.jpg)
This week we look at what 'powers' Macca Read more
![A grassy valley with a water holding dam and the ship Nuyina in the background](/site/assets/files/60134/gadgets_dam_with_nuyina_photo_by_mark_harris.600x514.jpg)
We're finding out how we get safe drinking water... in a place that's… Read more
![Platters of food under a heated light](/site/assets/files/60025/kim_3.600x514.jpg)
Midwinter celebrations on Macca Read more
![An old winch from the sealing days sits on a grassy tussock covered in snow](/site/assets/files/59975/1.600x514.jpg)
Winter sets in on the Green Sponge Read more
![Grassy hills drop steeply to a rocky shore and blue ocean](/site/assets/files/59903/remote_cameras_are_used_to_monitor_the_chicks_throughout_the_breeding_season_photo_-_a_turbett.600x514.jpg)
Let’s see what our rangers get up to when keeping an eye on our precious… Read more
![A group of expeditioners line up outside to start some push ups](/site/assets/files/59777/pu1.600x514.jpg)
This week the buffed and beautiful at Macca get stuck into the "Push Up… Read more
![A group of people stand on a grey sandy beach with a plastic dog](/site/assets/files/59647/img_3927.600x514.jpg)
Stay does her bit for charity on Macca Read more
![Large crack in the earth on the way to Gadgets Gully](/site/assets/files/59519/crack_below_gadget_gully-1.600x514.jpeg)
An unexpected bump in the night gets Macca expos out of bed Read more
![A seal lies in on grassy tussocks in front of three flag poles, one featuring the pride flag](/site/assets/files/59445/2_-_seal_and_flags.600x514.jpg)
Dr Dane walks us through IDAHOBIT Day, and flying the flag at Macca Read more
![A crew in life jackets prepare to launch a boat from a grey gravelly beach](/site/assets/files/59371/boating1.600x514.jpg)
Expos on Macca head out for a day on the water, resupplying huts, spotting… Read more
![Two people in a medical facility are setting up the ventilator by checking the tubes, wires and dials](/site/assets/files/59302/a.600x514.jpg)
A station prepares for unexpected illness and possible surgery Read more
![Station members gather around a flag pole to hear Station Leader deliver the Anzac Day speech.](/site/assets/files/59254/best_group_p4252643_at.600x514.jpg)
Anzac Day celebrated in the farthest corners of Australia Read more
![Hundreds of moulting Royal penguins in a huddle](/site/assets/files/59153/1_-_moulting_royal_penguins_in_early_april.600x514.jpg)
Autumn is in the air at Macca - and our furry friends are on the move Read more
![Trades group in workshop in hi viz gear](/site/assets/files/59095/chippies_sparkies_and_col.600x514.jpeg)
Brad from the greenstore introduces the new Macca crew Read more
![Group of Expeditioners in front of the main mess ready to depart station](/site/assets/files/59065/1-_the_group_ready_to_head_off_station_for_field_training_-_photo_by_harley.600x514.jpg)
Getting ready for field work and island adventures Read more
![Picture showing the new team on the helideck of the new ship Nuyina](/site/assets/files/58992/2__mcq_expeditioners_c_wsp_aad.600x514.jpg)
Big delivery and settling in at Macca Read more
![A logo image, showing a bird over an island.](/site/assets/files/58904/1__74th_anare.600x514.jpg)
The last Station Update for Macca 74th ANARE Read more
![A massive red ship sits in the ocean with smaller boats next to it](/site/assets/files/58883/20220316_085603.600x514.jpg)
What's on the menu for dinner? Read more
![A large group of seals wallow in a brown creek](/site/assets/files/58857/elephant_seals_at_flat_creek_kim_kliska.600x514.jpeg)
Macca's latest Ranger tells all Read more
![Two hikers overlook a blue bay from a grassy tussock](/site/assets/files/58783/looking_back_onto_station_nick_and_rob.600x514.jpg)
Reflections from our Senior Communications Technical Officer Read more
![Two men stand outside a wooden hut as they are cleaning it](/site/assets/files/58743/dsc_0778.600x514.jpg)
February has been a busy month on Macquarie Island Read more
![A green hill runs down to the foreshore under a bright sun](/site/assets/files/58614/gadgets_dam_looking_north_to_station_pic_neil_brown.600x514.jpg)
More pictures, less words Read more
![Three penguins amongst station buildings and grass](/site/assets/files/58598/gentoos_staring_as_the_sky-_as_they_are_acustomed_to_do_it_is_unclear_what_they_know_that_we_dont.600x514.jpg)
Station philosophy from Dr Rob Read more
![Three large brown birds feeding in shallow waters](/site/assets/files/58482/gps_and_death.600x514.jpg)
Tales of a wandering chef Read more
![A typed note sits on a pair of repaired pajamas](/site/assets/files/58419/just_another_happy_customer.600x514.jpg)
Keeping the station together, literally Read more
![A lone seal sits on the green tussock grass](/site/assets/files/58377/img20220117141338.600x514.jpg)
Weather, walking and wildlife Read more
![A gentoo chick sleeping on the black sand](/site/assets/files/58287/gentoo_chick_r_hannaford.600x514.jpg)
Counting wildlife on Macca Read more
![Five people dressed as elves and Santa relax after Christmas lunch](/site/assets/files/58261/teda5799.600x514.jpg)
Macca expeditioner's holiday thoughts Read more