Punta Coronel Zelaya, Peninsula on South Georgia Island, South Atlantic Ocean

Punta Coronel Zelaya is a small peninsula on the west side of Punta Carcelles, on the northeast coast of South Georgia, at the northern entrance to Caleta Capitán Vago in Bahía Guardia Nacional. It lies about one kilometre from the abandoned Grytviken whaling station. Its buildings and port facilities serve the British Antarctic Survey's King Edward Point research station, which stands on the peninsula rather than the peninsula being a station itself.

Argentine presence in the region began in 1904 with the Compañía Argentina de Pesca, followed by a weather station established in Grytviken the next year. These early activities marked Argentina's expansion into the South Atlantic.

The site carries two names reflecting its shared history: Punta Coronel Zelaya honors Argentine military officer Cornelio Zelaya, while King Edward Point commemorates British King Edward VII. This dual naming marks the historical presence of both nations in this region.

The location is approximately one kilometer from the abandoned Grytviken whaling station, offering visitors access to historical remains. Plan adequate time to explore both sites, as the remote setting and weather conditions affect mobility.

The station sits near scientifically valuable ecosystems, allowing researchers to observe living marine life and their natural surroundings directly. This proximity to undisturbed habitats makes the location excellent for field studies in extreme environments.