Macquarie Island factsheet
The exceptional natural beauty of Macquarie Island, 1500 kms south-east of Tasmania in the Southern Ocean, has made it one of Australia's World Heritage jewels. The island is home to a staggering array of wildlife and is considered an outstanding example of the major stages of the Earth's evolutionary history.
This factsheet provides key information about the island and the threats to its myriad species, especially invasive species such as feral cats, rats and rabbits.
