Australia - Heard and McDonald Islands

"Heard Island and McDonald Islands are located in the Southern Ocean, approximately 1,700 km from the Antarctic continent and 4,100 km south-west of Perth. As the only volcanically active subantarctic islands they ‘open a window into the earth’, thus providing the opportunity to observe ongoing geomorphic processes and glacial dynamics. The distinctive conservation value of Heard and McDonald – one of the world’s rare pristine island ecosystems – lies in the complete absence of alien plants and animals, as well as human impact." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1
Maxicard of Kerguelen Cabbage and lichen, Heard Island. Prepaid postage. Thanks to Cindy of Australia.

Postcard 2

Maxicard of Baudissin Glacier edge, Heard Island. Thanks to Azzi of Australia.

Postcard 3

Maxicard of Southern Elephant Seals, Heard Island. Thanks to Azzi of Australia.

Postcard 4

Maxicard of King Penguins at Atlas Cove, Heard Island. Thanks to Azzi of Australia.

Postcard 5

Postcard received showing Mt. Olsen (left) and Anzac Peak of the Laurens Peninsula of Heard Island.