Hanging Glacier, Gold Harbour, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Sebastian Lehrke
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Hanging Glacier, Gold Harbour, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Sebastian Lehrke
Sebastian Lehrke www.sebastianlehrkepho…
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South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Hanging Glacier, Gold Harbour

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Gold Harbour has a massive hanging glacier which drops straight from the mountains into the ocean. It's an impressive sight!

Photography Tips

Use several lenses to not just show the landscape but also the details of the glacier.

Travel Information

Travel to Gold Harbour is only possible via expedition cruise ships, as there are no airports or permanent settlements on South Georgia Island. Most voyages depart from Ushuaia or occasionally the Falkland Islands, crossing the often rough Southern Ocean. Visitors can only go ashore with guided landings during the austral summer, when weather and sea conditions are most favorable.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Nearly no other people
Best Timing Summer
Sunrise & Sunset 08:35 - 16:08 | current local time: 23:05
Photo Themes Glacier Hanging Glacier Mountain Mountainscape Ocean Ocean View

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