Your most valuable resource before leaving for Antarctica, sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island or the Southern Ocean is the Expeditioner Handbook. It should answer most of your questions about your upcoming expedition.
There’s also more information on station amenities and operations.
The AAD Separation Guide PDF will help you prepare for your time away from family and friends. More information to assist can be found on our Liaison and support page or our Family and friends page.
Next steps
- Expeditioner forms – to complete and return
- Antarctic Applications Online (AAO) – to set up a ‘personal profile’ including family contacts, passport details and clothing sizes for Antarctic kitting
- Pre-departure checklist PDF – to double check you have comepleted all your tasks
Community life
Important reading
- COVID-19 information for expeditioners
- Expeditioner Working Hours PDF
- Work health & safety roles and responsibilities PDF
- All Employees Safety Behaviour Framework PDF
- Fatigue Management Standard PDF
- Expeditioner handbook
- Drones (UAV) in Antarctica
Useful links
- Shipping and air schedules
- Cargo information, including using the AAD’s electronic consignment system eCon and battery transport
- Antarctic clothing
- Tips for photography and filming in Antarctica (The Better Guide) PDF