2023
![Gentoo penguin and chick](/site/assets/files/65657/3r2a0008.600x514.jpg)
Meet Macca's boilermaker/welder Read more
![A small fluffy chick sits on a nest on a snowy hill surrounded by mountains](/site/assets/files/65576/wandering_albatross_chick_at_cape_star_helen_achurch_july23.600x514.jpg)
Wandering albatross chicks start to fledge from Macquarie Island Read more
![A giant petrel flying in the sky](/site/assets/files/65534/dsc0071-edit.600x514.jpg)
The adventures of the Macca weaners Read more
![A regal white bird with a yellow strip on its beak, sits in a nest on the side of a cliff.](/site/assets/files/65457/grey_headed_albatross.600x514.jpg)
Albatross monitoring on the far southwestern slopes of Macca Read more
![Three people in life jackets sit in a red dinghy with a barren hill behind them](/site/assets/files/65404/crew_of_the_day__n_c.600x514.jpg)
Technical officer Damo Everett on boating, scones and 'feeding the… Read more
![Dieso Mike departing station atop the Doctor's Track - Macquarie Island 2023.](/site/assets/files/65365/departing_stn_top_of_doctors_track_vjm_in_the_back_ground.600x514.jpg)
This week, our winter Dieso tells a tale about a 36-kilometre journey to… Read more
![Big eyed elephant seal pup](/site/assets/files/65272/photo_1.600x514.jpeg)
This week at Macca, an insight into the annual Elephant Seal census. Read more
![A group stand on a hill in bright yellow high vis, with one person tied in to a stretcher](/site/assets/files/65209/1__macca_last_sar_1.600x514.jpeg)
This week, some great photographs from Macquarie Island provide a visual… Read more
![FTO pretending to be a firefighter - Matt Roberts, Macquarie Island 2023.](/site/assets/files/65135/fire_fighter.600x514.jpg)
This week, we get the Macca experience from the Winter Field Training… Read more
![A brilliant aurora display above expeditioners heads](/site/assets/files/65096/aurora.600x514.jpeg)
The Macca Winter Chef 2023 - Jordan Smith Read more
![Macquarie Island from Golf Tee - 2023.](/site/assets/files/65030/img_e0080.600x514.jpg)
This week at Macquarie Island, the days are getting longer and all the… Read more
![Pete 'Pig Dog' Peterson at Brothers Point Hut - 2023 Macquarie Island.](/site/assets/files/64982/20230904_084033_large.600x514.jpg)
Me and the AAD by 'Pig Dog' Pete Stevenson Read more
![Jadon in the field - Macquarie Island 2023.](/site/assets/files/64920/jadon_in_the_field_20230718_222250089_jadon_clews.600x514.jpg)
This week at Macca, we hear from Bureau of Meteorology technician and… Read more
![2023 Macquarie Island Darts Team Champions.](/site/assets/files/64806/imports_-_3_of_3.600x514.jpeg)
This week at Macca, winter Darts Co-Captain, Sparkie and Barber… Read more
![Matty Free at the top of Doctor's Track, Macquarie Island.](/site/assets/files/64631/myself_at_the_top_of_doctors_track_over_looking_the_station__photo_matt_free.600x514.jpg)
This week, we learn more about Matty - one of our winter plumbing team. Read more
![Winter plant operations at Macquarie Island 2023.](/site/assets/files/64459/merce_on_excavator.600x514.jpg)
This week, we hear from one of the Macca winter Plant Operators. Read more
![Buckles Bay - Macquarie Island.](/site/assets/files/64307/buckles_bay__photo_aaron_coleman.600x514.jpg)
This week, we hear from the Chippies of Macquarie Island. Read more
![Boardwalk through green vegetation](/site/assets/files/64164/vegetation_encroaching_on_a_section_of_track_constructed_in_2012-13.600x514.jpg)
This week at Macca, we learn about the incredible work of our Tas Parks… Read more
![Two cylindrical pieces of equipment on stands](/site/assets/files/64045/arpansa_detector_system.600x514.jpg)
This week at Macca, we learn about wide-ranging role of the comms team. Read more
![Rachel releases a balloon with a sonde attached to measure the atmospheric conditions.](/site/assets/files/64022/balloon_release.600x514.jpg)
This week at Macca, we get some insight into the 2023 Macca BoM team. Read more
![Macquarie Island in winter](/site/assets/files/63953/macca.600x514.jpeg)
This week at Macca, we're all about getting to know our ‘Senior’ Station… Read more
![2023 winter plumber Wayne Phillips standing underneath an aurora - Macquarie Island.](/site/assets/files/63934/img-20230629-wa0010.600x514.jpg)
This week at Macca, we learn a bit more about one of our winter plumbers… Read more
![Macca expeditioners silhouetted by a rainbow](/site/assets/files/63887/20230625_132403.600x514.jpg)
This week, one of the 2023 winter plant operators offers some reflections… Read more
![A lone seal sits on a green tussock](/site/assets/files/63858/brewce_being_brewtiful-self_portriat_-_brewce_macquarie.600x514.jpg)
This week at Macca, we get the 'real' 2023 Midwinter lowdown from a… Read more
![Aaron looking over the relatively clean beach at Sandell Bay at the end of a day of marine debris collection](/site/assets/files/63771/aaron_looking_over_the_relatively_clean_beach_at_sandell_bay_at_the_end_of_a_day_of_marine_debris_collection_photo_jon_hatt.600x514.jpg)
This week at Macquarie Island, we focus on the importance of cleaning up… Read more
![Digestors at The Nuggets](/site/assets/files/63725/rs12931_scr.600x514.jpg)
This week, we hear from Macca's winter Boilermaker Cam. Read more
![A waterfall is seen on a grassy green hil](/site/assets/files/63695/psx_20230508_193148.600x514.jpg)
This week, we hear from one of our resident Chippies about their Macca… Read more
![An amphibious vehicle travels down a wet road surrounded by grassy tussocks](/site/assets/files/63671/ec39f271-60ca-4473-8959-8f302243bb92.600x514.jpg)
A very busy and successful week on the Green Sponge Read more
![A penguin against the backdrop of a red and white ship at sea](/site/assets/files/63598/psx_20230513_183042.600x514.jpg)
Filling the cupboards continues Read more
![A group of people stand on the shore in front of a large red and white ship](/site/assets/files/63563/psx_20230513_180514.600x514.jpg)
RSV Nuyina has arrived at Macquarie Island for resupply operations. Read more
![2023 Macquarie Island winter Field Training Officer Matt Roberts on the Doctor's Track.](/site/assets/files/63504/img_4259.600x514.jpeg)
How we keep everyone safe on Macca Read more
![A group of people near a wooden hut by the ocean let off orange flares to farewell a ship](/site/assets/files/63490/img_0249.600x514.jpeg)
Get to know our resident diesel mechanic Mike Coombe Read more
![Adult emperor penguins and chicks – Auster Rookery, Mawson October 2015](/site/assets/files/63434/1__emperor_auster.600x514.jpg)
For all the penguin fans out there, our resident Dr and penguin lover Kate… Read more
![Large easterly surf waves at Nugget's Point, Macquarie Island 2023](/site/assets/files/63412/nuggets7.600x514.jpg)
Some big swells and waves at Macca inspires some 'mind surfing' Read more
![A person in brown protective clothing launching a balloon at Macquarie Island](/site/assets/files/63353/bom_balloon_launch_damo.600x514.jpg)
A new crew takes on the Big Green Sponge Read more
![Voyage 7 resupply vessel MPV AIVIQ in Buckles Bay, with a southern Elephant Seal in the foreground.](/site/assets/files/63280/cd81cdbc-3a28-43ef-be34-6137f79aab92.600x514.jpg)
Macquarie Island station is a flurry of activity as the annual resupply… Read more
![Tourist ship in Buckles Bay](/site/assets/files/63211/1_a_tourist_ship_in_buckles_bay_-_a_turbett.600x514.jpg)
This week we see the work of the Tasmanian Parks rangers managing cruise… Read more
![A group of people lined up on a beach for the mid winter swim](/site/assets/files/63170/icy6.600x514.jpg)
Gary the Dieso gives his impression of his 12 months on Macca Read more
![A view of an island's isthmus surrounded by blue skies and water](/site/assets/files/63106/1.600x514.jpg)
Some our our favourite pics from the season Read more
![An electronic sign on a wall displays the current weather conditions](/site/assets/files/63038/image1.600x514.jpeg)
This week Steve the Chippy gives us the low down...on a very big low! Read more
![An old green hut sits surrounded by green growth](/site/assets/files/63002/bauer_bay_hut_1_-_photo_peter_mackle.600x514.jpg)
We hear from Pete M, one of our Sparkie's on station, as to why Macca is… Read more
![A wooden sign showing a train](/site/assets/files/62953/20220314_192810.600x514.jpg)
Macca's magnificent curiosities Read more
![Two smiling men prepare sushi in a large kitchen](/site/assets/files/62857/img_5676.600x514.jpg)
Konnichiwa - this week, the Macca sushi train chugs into station Read more
![A group of people in a warehouse are taught how to use safety gear](/site/assets/files/62779/20230125_115808.600x514.jpg)
This week our field scientists return to station for some emergency… Read more
![A penguin with its wings slightly outstretched](/site/assets/files/62733/1.600x514.jpg)
This week the Doc finds his poetic side… Read more
![A whiteboard shows how to plan a trip](/site/assets/files/62694/the_plan.600x514.jpg)
Traveling down the island by boats, to resupply huts and transport expos Read more
![A women pushes a wheelbarrow full of food products through a warehouse](/site/assets/files/62632/img_6910_2.600x514.jpeg)
So just how do you go grocery shopping on Macca? Read more
![Three men in Christmas outfits smiling](/site/assets/files/62529/dressed_for_the_occasion-photo_shane_mac.600x514.jpg)
Feasts and fun to celebrate Christmas on Macca. Read more