Travel
Antarctica by air
If you’ve always wanted to see the frozen continent in all its glory, this Antarctica flight is just the ticket.
Tag: Antarctica
Travel
In the footsteps of Shackleton
Nature and history thrill a band of would-be polar pioneers on a great southern adventure. Join Australian Geographic and Hurtigruten Expeditions on a journey of discovery to Antarctica and the Falklands in 2022.
Destinations
Antarctica & Falklands Expedition
Antarctica. Go where few have gone before. Join us for the trip of your lifetime.
News
Antarctica, explored
Australian Geographic and Hurtigruten Expeditions have partnered to offer you a once-in-a-lifetime experience. In November next year explore Antarctica, touring icebergs and visiting penguin colonies ashore. You’ll also go to the Falkland Islands, visit its capital Stanley and see penguins and seals.
Adventure
The Last Great First
They’re about to attempt something no-one’s ever done before – 2600km in 110 days across Antarctica. Would you dare?
History & Culture
Antarctic-based Aussies take icy plunge to mark winter solstice
Expeditioners on Australia’s four Antarctic and sub-Antarctic research stations have gone for a chilly swim to celebrate the winter solstice.
News
World’s largest iceberg breaks off from Antarctica
Antarctica has given birth to the largest iceberg currently afloat in the world, a 4320 sq km behemoth called A-76 that is almost twice the size of the ACT.
Science & Environment
Life found deep beneath Antarctic ice shelf
Deep below the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf of the Weddell Sea scientists have found a community of sponges thriving on a boulder.
News
Major photographic comp winners announced
See the winning images from one of Australia’s richest photographic awards.