Gold Harbour lies on the southeast corner of South Georgia, at the foot of Salvesen Range, about 20 km (12.5 mi) north of Cape Vahsel. At the head of the bay is the stunning Bertrab Glacier which hangs over vertical cliffs. Gold Harbour is home to around 25,000 breeding pairs of king penguins which spill from the colony, into the tussock and onto the beach. Gentoo penguins can also be found in smaller colonies throughout the site (approximately 300 breeding pairs in total). Elephant seals dominate the beaches while southern giant petrels constantly patrol the site for feeding opportunities.
