A man wearing a backpack and warm winter clothes stands on rocks with snow covered hills in the background

This week, we meet Tas, one of Davis station’s friendly carpenters. Tas is enjoying his first Antarctic expedition and reflects… Read more
Many colourful buildings sitting amongst hills in an icy snow-covered landscape with sea-ice in the foreground

This week we hear from Jenn McGhee, a seasoned veteran of Antarctic operations. Over the years Jenn has fulfilled a range of… Read more

Man in yellow jacket holds teddy bear while standing in front of a very large grey aeroplane

Expeditioner David, one of our Station Supply Officers and a Dad joke… Read more
Two smiling women with elbows touching. Sea-ice and icebergs in the background

Bon Voyage and new beginnings at Davis Read more
Two red and white planes on the sea ice refuelling

Every year the station changes over where a new excited crew arrive ready… Read more
A plane approaching a sea ice runway on a grey day

Every year the ski landing area out the front of Davis station is prepared… Read more
A landscape of snow with rocks and hills in the background

As the year comes to an end our Senior Field Training Officer reflects Read more
A band of 4 people performing with an enthusiastic audience watching on

The station is getting ready for the arrival of the new team and reflects… Read more
A hiker with a large backpack standing on a rock with ice cliffs in the background

October is a great month to get out and about at Davis Read more
A selfie of two men in outdoor hiking gear with a yellow tent on the snow

A couple of expeditioners went on a 5-day camping adventure Read more
Adélie penguin waddling between some rocks and snow

The return of the penguins to Davis station Read more
Two people standing in yellow jackets are connected to ropes on the top of an ice cliff

The team at Davis are preparing to go home Read more
Close up of frozen blue water with bubbles captured

We have a good time even though we live in a very inhospitable place Read more
Three people on the rocks with snow in the background

Its nice to get away for a weekend or two or three... Read more
A line of people dressed in Lord of Rings costumes walking away from camera on the snow

Wrap up of the midwinter film festival Read more
Yellow R U OK? sign covering part of a green building

Supporting each other on September 8th is R U OK? Day. Read more
A man in hi-vis standing behind a steel structure with some welding equipment in a workshop

Find out what a boilermaker does on an Australian Antarctic station Read more
A blue Hägglunds and a snow groomer towing a sled on the sea ice with hills in the background

The team went to retrieve a couple of groomers Read more
A man in shorts riding a gym bike smiling

Davis wins multiple medals and has a lot of fun Read more
A white box with luvres with a weather instrument inside

Weather observing in extreme conditions Read more
A group of people laying on couches on the sea ice

Davis takes the official station photo a little differently to most years Read more
A group of men smiling in front of a dart board

Davis wins the prestigious inter-station darts competition for 2022 Read more
A poem over an image of two penguins standing on rocks. The poem reads: "It comes at a price This illustrious living on the ice When we head South and leave the ones close to us behind it doesn't mean that they are ever far from our mind Like the tip of an iceberg only showing a small part You can't always see what goes on deep down in our heart. In those dark and long nights we sit in the bar Thinking and talking about you somewhere up there, afar"

Just because it seems like we are living our best lives down south it… Read more
A group of expeditioners walking across sea ice

There's plenty to see walking around the Davis station operating area Read more
Purple and pink colours in the sky with clouds

Antarctic skies are more varied and beautiful than you imagine Read more
An aerial shot of a round pool in the ice with fake grass and some small huts

Davis station celebrated Midwinter in style Read more
Three men on stage with guitars

Antarctic expeditioners have many talents Read more
2 men with instruments on the sea ice in the dark

It takes everyone on station to keep the science going Read more
Sky and frozen ocean with mountains with some orange colours showing through the clouds

The weather is a constant topic of conversation at Davis. Find out what… Read more
A photo of the Davis winter crew with an invitation to Mid-winter celebrations

Find out a little bit about what makes the Davis community so great Read more
A penguin jumping out of the water in front of a rocky shoreline

Our station communications technology officer talks about some of the… Read more
A group of men standing around a suspension bridge over snow and rocks

Plumber Garv talks about his experience in Antarctica describing it as the… Read more
A large lounge are with a pool table and ping pong table

We've all seen the glossy pictures and stories of adventures out into the… Read more
3 men standing in front of a Hagglunds surrounded by rocks and snow

A hike full of trials, triumphs, and defeat Read more
Three people in a weather observing office

Find out all about the Polar Prediction Project and what's happening at… Read more
The corner of a spa

Resupply brings some new gym equipment Read more
A pallet full of boxes of biscuits

Our station supply officer talks about what we eat here in Antarctica Read more
An ocean view with blue sky, snow on the ground and some flags

The team at Davis find new ways to entertain themselves as they head into… Read more
A table of Christmas desserts displayed on a table including a gingerbread house

Davis has the BEST chef and one of our electricians shows his appreciation Read more
A group of expeditioners in yellow survival clothing standing outside a Basler aircraft

One of our sparkies shares his experience joining the Australian Antarctic… Read more
A man in a green beanie taking a selfie standing on the back of a ship

Some people dream of coming to Antarctica and others wonder why you would… Read more
A helicopter carrying a blue cage on a long rope

Chief Pilot wraps up the summer Read more
A heli-deck on the back of a ship with icebergs and water in the background

A last minute call for a mechanic turns into an amazing six weeks on… Read more
Aerial view of the Vestfold Hills showing rocky ground and a small covering of snow with the ocean present behind

The Davis chef takes some time out and helps the team at Whoop Whoop Read more
A group of expeditioners on the ice with a red plane in the background

Sacha shares his Antarctic journey so far Read more
three penguins on the ice

Ever wondered what the penguins are thinking? This is one expeditioners… Read more
One man and one woman in climbing harnesses with ropes on the top of an ice cliff

The Davis technical Search and Rescue team do some training Read more
A man stands on the snow in front of a snow groomer moving snow at Woop Woop skiway

The team prepares the skiway at Woop Woop Read more
A team of people standing in search and rescue harnesses on top of rocky mountain with water and ice in the background

Davis crew tells all about why they love living at the end of the earth Read more
4 men in beanies standing outside a faded red hut

A group of expeditioners go for a hike and spend the night in the field Read more
Gingerbread house complete with large gingerbread trees

The Davis family celebrates Christmas Read more

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