Port Lockroy

🇦🇶 Antarctica

О Port Lockroy

Historic station with Gentoo penguins & fascinating history

Overview

A historic former research station on Goudier Island, Port Lockroy offers fascinating history and abundant Gentoo penguin colonies, making it a must-visit for Antarctic explorers.

Detailed Description

Port Lockroy, located on the Antarctic Peninsula’s Goudier Island, is one of Antarctica’s most iconic locations. This former British research station is now a popular tourist destination and museum, showcasing the history of early Antarctic exploration. Visitors can learn about the station’s role during the 1950s and its subsequent preservation. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, Port Lockroy is also home to a large Gentoo penguin colony, providing an unforgettable combination of history and wildlife viewing in one of Antarctica’s most accessible locations.