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Information: 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
Macquarie Island Sites:
Macquarie Island Station Macquarie Island Station: Includes information about the station,current weather conditions, and web cam views. (Macquarie Island) http://www.aad.gov.au/default.asp?casid=7151
Macquarie Island World Heritage Area Macquarie Island World Heritage Area: Parks and Wildlife Service guide to the Island, including location, geoconservation, animals and plants, history and tourism. (Macquarie Island) http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/macquarie/
Antarctic Webcams - Macquarie Island Station Antarctic Webcams - Macquarie Island Station: Web-cam photo updated hourly during daylight hours. (Macquarie Island) http://www-new.aad.gov.au/asset/webcams/macca/default.asp
Shipwrecks, Sealers and Scientists Shipwrecks, Sealers and Scientists: 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. (Macquarie Island) http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/fahan_mi_shipwrecks/
A History of Sealing at Macquarie Island A History of Sealing at Macquarie Island: Tasmanian Cultural Heritage detailed history of sealing on the island to the cessation of the industry in 1920. (Macquarie Island) http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/historic/miseal/
Additional
Information: 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
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