A smiling man in an SES uniform stands by the open pilot's door of a helicopter

Chris, one of our carpenters, shares a story of resilience and personal growth on his journey to Antarctica Read more
A view from the shoreline of a lake looking out over glistening water surrounded by rocky hills.

How often have you heard, "the only things you'll smell in Antarctica are elephant seals, diesel and food?" This week our Field… Read more

The still waters of a calm bay reflect the pink-red skies overhead.

Reflections on life in Antarctica Read more
Five smiling people in warm outdoor clothing standing in front of a lake with rocky hills in the background..

Marshall, our electronics engineer, shares a fun weekend in the Vestfold… Read more
A group of three people in the distance wearing backpacks hiking across the snow towards an icy lake.

The art of survival training Read more
A group of six smiling men wearing yellow jackets and blue helmets and one smiling woman wearing an orange jacket all stand together on a rocky outcrop with a blue lake in the distant background.

Antarctica is a unique and isolated environment. Making sure we are well… Read more
Five people in a high-ceiling shed with a skylight, setting up food and drink on a table, and musical instruments on a stage in the background. There are two Australia flags suspended from the ceiling as well as a Boxing Kangaroo flag (yellow kangaroo on a green background).

Whoever thought a career start in delivering light and sound gear in a… Read more
A man standing on a wharf, with an air-compressor, blows dirt off a large half-height orange sea-container

Part 2 of Dave's resupply experience Read more
A barge with two men and a large white sea-container makes its way across sea-water filled with lots of ice-floes. land can be seen in the background.

Dave, a first-time Station Supply Officer, shares his experiences of… Read more
A large elephant seal lies on the sand behind a red and yellow surf flag. In the near background is the ocean with large chunks of sea-ice floating in it and some large icebergs in the distance.

A snapshot of Australia Day and station life from Kez our chef Read more
A blue vehicle with a trailer, both on tank tracks driving up a dirt road surrounded by ice and snow. People can be seen inside the vehicles.

Find out what happens in an expeditioner's first few hours on station and… Read more
A smiling man in snow goggles and a beanie standing in front of a group of penguins in the snow

This week Ben, one of our resident sparkies, gives a fabulous account of… Read more
30 people, photographed from above, dressed in colourful Christmas costumes lying in the snow staging a Christmas scene with Santa, a sleigh, and elves

It’s been a fun couple of weeks at Davis station as expeditioners… Read more

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