Aurora Australis arrived on Thursday 13th February, bringing with her three wintering expeditioners (Dom, Dave and Narelle) and a top up of essential supplies for the winter months. The ship departed Monday 17th, Hobart-bound, taking with her the entire summer crew.
When the ship sailed away the 21 wintering expeditioners remaining behind waved goodbye and lit flares, an old tradition enjoyed by wintering ANARE teams marking the beginning of winter.
The 2014 winter team would like to pass on their thanks to the summer team for their assistance and friendship during the past 38 weeks, and to voyage management for the hassle free changeover.