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Port Lockroy - Station A (UKAHT)

Antarctic Peninsula  >  Antarctica

Port Lockroy is one of Antarctica's most visited research stations. Research is ongoing, with the world's most southerly post office made famous by the BBC.

Added* by A. F.
Most recent update 22 May 2023

Description

Port Lockroy is a bay forming a natural harbour on the north-western shore of Wiencke Island in the Palmer Archipelago to the west of the Antarctic Peninsula. The Antarctic base with the same name, situated on Goudier Island in this bay is a research station frequently visited by boats, with a museum about the station's history, the people working there, and a post office. The station has also contributed toward early atmospheric measurements in the past. Among the birdlife in the area is a Gentoo Penguin colony of 3,000 birds along with other typical Antartic peninsula birdlife.

Details

Access

Access is by boat to the jetty followed by a path leading to the museum. One should not leave the path. Take note of recent (Winter 2022) guidelines on distancing from wildlife - IAATO Guidlines state: "If visitors are approached by wildlife, visitors must take appropriate action to ensure the advised minimum distance of five metres is maintained where it can be safely done".

Terrain and Habitat

Plateau , Beach , Sea

Conditions

Rocky , Slippery , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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