As of today, out of season, returns ~October. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Royal penguins (Eudyptes schlegeli) breed almost exclusively on Macquarie Island.
Each austral spring and summer hundreds of thousands of birds come ashore to nest in dense colonies on sandy beaches and tussock-covered slopes.
Access is by licensed expedition vessels with strict biosecurity and guided landings only.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Sandy Bay Colony |
| Lusitania Bay Landing Area |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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