McDonald Beach

McDonald Beach is an extensive beach lying west of and 6 nautical miles southwest of on , Antarctica. It was named by the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition, 1958–59, after Captain Edwin A.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Fitzgerald Hill and Inclusion Hill.

Peak
Mount Bird is a 1,765 metres high shield volcano…

Peak
Mount Bird is a 1,765 metres high shield volcano…

Cliff
Mount Bird is a 1,765 metres high shield volcano…

McDonald Beach

Latitude
-77.25153° or 77° 15′ 6″ south
Longitude
166.37004° or 166° 22′ 12″ east
Elevation
45 metres (148 feet)
Named after
Edwin McDonald
Open location code
2VJ8P9XC+92
Open­Street­Map ID
node 11661677609
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­beach
Geo­Names ID
6637802
Wiki­data ID
Q2912997
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Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“McDonald Beach” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “McDonald Beach”
  • German: “McDonald Beach”
  • Hebrew: “חוף מקדונלד”
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: “McDonald Beach”
  • Swedish: “McDonald Beach”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Old Penguin Rookery and Cashman Crags.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Waipuke Beach and Trachyte Hill.

Antarctica: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Livingston Island and Villa Las Estrellas.

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