Where to Stay in Macquarie Island
Resorts, hotels, and accommodation options in Macquarie Island
Accommodation Overview
There is no tourist accommodation on Macquarie Island. All visitors arrive and sleep aboard expedition cruise vessels that anchor offshore. The Australian Antarctic Division research station provides basic accommodation for scientific personnel only. Expedition vessels range from comfortable ice-strengthened ships with en-suite cabins to more basic research vessel berths. Booking a sub-Antarctic expedition cruise is the only way to visit, and cabins on these specialist voyages typically sell out well in advance given the limited number of operators and small vessel capacities. Most expeditions depart from Hobart and range from 14 to 21 days to include Macquarie Island along with other sub-Antarctic destinations.
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All accommodation is aboard the expedition ship. Cabins range from shared berths to private suites depending on the vessel and price point.
Most expeditions depart from Hobart, Tasmania, where a wide range of hotels and serviced apartments are available before and after the voyage.
Some expeditions depart from Bluff, New Zealand, with nearby Invercargill offering accommodation options for pre-voyage stays.