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Heard and McDonald Islands are barren volcanic islands which are part of Australian territory. They comprise Heard Island and McDonald Islands, which consists of McDonald Island, Flat Island and Meyer Island. They are located directly south of the Indian subcontinent, close to Antarctica, in an area referred to by differing definitions as Southern Ocean or Indian Ocean. Heard Island, the biggest of the group, has the tallest mountain in the whole of Australia, Mawson Peak, which is 2545 meters (9,006 feet) tall. It is one of the two volcanoes on Heard Island, the only volcanoes on Australian territory. The uniqueness of Heard and McDonald Islands was the reason that they were inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites during the 21st session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Naples, Italy, on 1-6 December, 1997. Photos Heard Island, Australia Author: NASA (public domain) The island group has a total size of 372 square kilometers, of which almost 99% of the land area is taken by 368-sq km Heard Island. The McDonald Islands are small rocky islets with a total size of only 2.5 square kilometers. What to See in Heard and McDonald IslandsRemoved and isolated from the rest of the world, Heard and McDonald Islands exhibit a rare, pristine ecosystem. The islands are only visited by scientists.LocationWorld Heritage Site Inscription DetailsLocation: S 53 6 0 E 73 31 0Inscription Year: 1997 Type of Site: Natural Inscription Criteria: VIII, IX Location MapView Heard and McDonald Islands in a larger map Book Hotel Rooms in Australia and WorldwideClick here also for a full list of hotels in Australia or hotels worldwide. If you prefer budget accommodation in hostels, guesthouses or inns, check out hostels worldwide for budget accommodation providers with online booking.Tour AustraliaAs you plan your trip, consider all the local tours of Australia that you may want to include. |
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