Directory of Macquarie Island Resources

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Location: 54°37'S : 158°58'E Macquarie Island consists of one main island with several outliers (Judge and Clerk Islands). The island is of sedimentary origin and covers 128 square kms, with the highest elevation being Mt. Hamilton at 433 m. This unglacierized island was first sighted and landed upon by sealers in 1810. Permanent occupation of a scientific station has occurred since 1948. An Australian State territory, Macquarie Island is a Dependency of Tasmania. This category contains Internet sites that are about or located on Macquarie Island.

Resources in This Category

• A History of Sealing at Macquarie Island

  http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=1819
  Tasmanian Cultural Heritage detailed history of sealing on the island to the cessation of the industry in 1920.

• Australian Government: Macquarie Island Station Webcam

  http://www.antarctica.gov.au/webcams/macquarie-island
  Provides a camera and the previous two days footage in a time lapse movie.

• Macquarie Island Station

  http://www.antarctica.gov.au/living-and-working/stations/macquarie-island
  Includes information about the station,current weather conditions, and web cam views.

• Macquarie Island World Heritage Area

  http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=394
  Parks and Wildlife Service guide to the Island, including location, geoconservation, animals and plants, history and tourism.

• Shipwrecks and Sealers of Macquarie Island

  http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/index.aspx?base=1215
  Educational site containing stories about Macquarie Island in three journals: The Shipwreck Watch, The Sealers' Shanty, and The Science Observer. Also includes challenges, activities, mysteries, and general information.

Related Categories

• Home > Regional > Oceania > Australia > Tasmania > Municipalities > Huon Valley
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