Heard and McDonald Islands
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About Heard and McDonald Islands
Heard Island and McDonald Islands or HIMI, are isolated and uninhabited sub-Antarctic islands in the Indian Ocean about two-thirds of the way from Madagascar to Antarctica. Heard Island is covered in glaciers and dominated by Mawson Peak, a 2745 m high active volcano. McDonald Islands are small and rocky and located 44 km to the west of Heard Island. The islands are populated by large numbers of seal, penguins and other bird species, and have been designated a nature preserve.
Good to know
- Capital:
- Climate: Antarctic
- Timezone: UTC
- No. of inhabitants: None
- Travel alert: EnjoyYourWorld strongly advises you to take necessary precautions for a safe travel. For more info please follow this link
Highlights
- Heard Island and the McDonald Islands (HIMI) are virtually untouched by human mankind, and provide a shelter and breeding ground for many species of flying birds, penguins, seals and invertebrates
- The landscape of Heard Island, dominated by Mawson Peak or Big Ben, the 2745 m high volcano, with permanent glaciers, lava tubes, rocky beaches and glassy volcanic grit
Getting Around
- HIMI is a very isolated place, surrounded by extreme ocean and weather conditions. There is no airport, port or harbour. Only way of access is by boat.
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