Cultural Significance
Unfortunately, given its cultural and spiritual significance to Aboriginal people, it is no longer open to the public. It’s now a protected area, and visitors are requested to respect the land’s traditional owners.
Cultural Significance
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Heard Island, Antarctica
Heard Island is an uninhabited, remote island in the Southern Indian Ocean. It is Australia’s only active volcano and is home to a variety of unique animals. It also houses the Mawson research station, which was founded in 1947.
Heard Island, Antarctica
