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Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI) is a subantarctic island group located in the Southern Ocean, about 4,000 kilometres south west of mainland Australia.

The islands and surrounding waters teem with wildlife and other natural wonders that make HIMI a special place.

Because HIMI is so far away, and because of the extreme ocean and weather conditions, it is not an easy place to visit. This website is intended to provide information about this southern outpost, so you can get to know HIMI without getting your feet wet! >More information about this website...

Image of Heard Island ABOUT HEARD ISLAND
Where is Heard Island? What are the 'Furious 50s'? What's special about the place? FAQs.
 Image of Heard Island IMAGE GALLERY
Browse photographs of the spectacular scenery of Heard Island.
Image of Heard Island NATURE
Discover the living natural wonders of Heard Island and the surrounding waters.

RESEARCH >

What research and monitoring is undertaken at Heard Island, and why? How does Heard Island fit into the global system?


HISTORY >

When was Heard Island discovered? Who has lived there? Who has visited the island? Is it just a destination for scientists?


PROTECTION & MANAGEMENT >

The Heard Island region has remarkable characteristics. Learn how we protect and manage its outstanding conservation values.
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