Macquarie Island closure: last chance to visit an active base
September 15, 2016
Australasian expedition company Heritage Expeditions has been visiting Macquarie Island every year for the last twenty five years. A highlight of our voyages for many expeditioners is our time spent at the Australian Antarctic Division’s permanent research station at Buckles Bay. At the base, rangers escort expeditioners around the station, giving an insight into what it is...
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Australasian expedition company Heritage Expeditions has been visiting Macquarie Island every year for the last twenty five years. A highlight of our voyages for many expeditioners is our time spent at the Australian Antarctic Division’s permanent research station at Buckles Bay.
At the base, rangers escort expeditioners around the station, giving an insight into what it is like to live on one of the most remote islands on the planet, where the only crowds are the Elephant Seals and penguins jostling for space on the rugged beaches.
Established in 1948, the permanent research station will close at the end of March 2017.
This austral summer, take the last opportunities to photograph, explore and learn more of this working base. Limited Cabins are available on the following departures that explore Macquarie Island.
