Surface transport at Mawson

Quad
Photo: Michael Reid
Much of the area around Mawson is accessible by cross country ski during winter and early summer.

The station has a number of over snow vehicles, including the Hägglunds, available for use for approved and endorsed programs on the sea ice and the plateau during the winter and spring period, and on the plateau only during the summer months. We recommend that a diesel mechanic accompany the vehicle on any journey 60 km or more from the station.

A number of Quads (single person, all-terrain vehicles capable of carrying small loads and towing small trailers and sleds to a maximum of 300 kg) are available for field and station operations.

At certain times of the year, vehicle use is restricted in certain areas due to melt and other conditions.

A range of field equipment, such as generator sets and portable ice drills, is also available from station.

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This page was last modified on June 29, 2011.