Macquarie Island, Nature reserve on subantarctic island, Tasmania, Australia
This 128-square-kilometer landmass stands between New Zealand and Antarctica, marked by steep coastal cliffs and grassland plateaus at sea level.
Frederick Hasselborough discovered the island in 1810 during a sealing expedition and named it after Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of New South Wales.
The Australian Antarctic Division maintains a research station where scientists study marine biology, geology, and weather patterns throughout the year.
Visitors require permits from the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service, and access is limited to authorized vessels departing from Hobart.
The island represents the only location where rocks from Earth's mantle protrude above sea level, making it geologically exceptional.
Location: Huon Valley
Elevation above the sea: 260 m
GPS coordinates: -54.63000,158.86000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:49
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