Heard and McDonalds Islands

An external Australian territory, the Heard and McDonalds Islands, are located 4,100 km from Perth in Western Australia and 1,700 km from Antarctica.

The territory is considered one of the remotest locations on earth with “rare pristine island ecosystems,” according to  UNESCO World Heritage Convention, and it is populated by a number of species including flying birds, penguins, seals , and invertebrates.

To reach the islands, it takes a two-week boat voyage from Perth — meaning visits are rare.

Despite having no economic activity, Heard and McDonalds Islands were hit with 10% tariffs on Wednesday.

From <https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/03/5-bizarre-locations-hit-by-tariffs-including-an-uninhabited-island.html>