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Region: Asia-Pacific
Full Name: Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands
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53? S 73? 30’E
Highest Point: Mawson Peak 2,745m (9,006 ft)
Lowest Point: Indian Ocean 0m (0ft)
0km - islands
Active Volcano (Mawson Peak) on Heard Island
Fish - however Australian Authorities have limited fishing numbers in the circumferential waters.
Arable land: 0%
Permanent crops: 0%
Other: 100% (2011)
Physical disturbance, Wildlife disturbance, Pollution (contamination of water and soil from chemicals put into the water, such as oil spills). The islands are currently labeled as a World Heritage Site.
The Antarctic climate brings with it powerful winds and rain, and a low coverage of clouds.
Heard island and Mcdonald Islands are 4 hours ahead of the UK.
Uninhabited
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It is possible to visit to Heard Island and The McDonald Islands, even though they are uninhabited. An application would have to be sent to The Australian Antarctic Division in order to receive a permit to go to Heard Island and The McDonald Islands. However, the islands are a lengthy way away from Australia, roughly taking two weeks to sail to from Australia.The seas to sail there and back are some of the choppiest seas in the world. Planning a trip to Heard Island and The McDonald Islands would require plenty of thought, preparation, support and financial backing. At present, there are no tour operators running to and from the islands because of these reasons. Further details about companies in Australia that operate trips to alternative SubAntartic or Antartic locations can be found on http://www.antarctica.gov.au/.
Application for a permit to The Australian Antarctic Division.
Australia: HIV testing is in place for people wanting a permanent Visa.
Australia have a PMC (Passenger Movement Charge) which is currently at $55.
Australian Embassy UK
Address: Australia House
Strand
London
WC2B 4LA
Tel: 020 7379 4334
Opening Times: Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5:15pm
Australian Embassy USA
Address: 1601 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington
DC 20036
United States
Tel: +1 613-238-1040
Opening times: Open Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office
Tel: 020 7008 1500
Website: http://www.state.gov/
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As the island is uninhabited, it does not have any medical facilities. It is crucial that you take out sufficient travel insurance, which will cover you being able to be transported to Australia for the health care and treatment that you may need.
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