red and white prop plane on a snowy plateau

From when I started my apprenticeship I have always wanted to go and work in another country for a year or so and thought why not… Read more
Group of 25 people in a posed photo out on the ice

Beyond our roles, we’re a community. We keep each other entertained with shared stories, laugh at the whims of Antarctica, and… Read more

Man standing on rocks looking at bird in sky above

A poem in admiration of the south polar skua. Read more
man sitting on quad bike out on the sea ice

Along with being my dream job becoming a diesel mechanic I still remember… Read more
fresh lettuce in red box

We all know eating your greens is beneficial to your health, right? Well… Read more
sunset over Gardiner Island

The best memories however are the daily reminders of what makes Antarctica… Read more
toy penguin on deck of ship

A penguin's adventures at Davis research station. Read more

The weather has been fantastic but I’m still waiting for a big storm. When… Read more
A photo of a couple getting married

Antarctica is a place for the adventurer. A place for those who want to… Read more
An orange sunset over a brown rocky landscape with water and ice in the background

Hi, I’m Brendan. I’m important. That’s an inside joke shared between me… Read more
An expeditioner in front of the Nuyina ice breaker

Greg Mitchell reflects on his time at Davis Read more
A woman in yellow outdoor gear and snow goggles stands on a rocky slope with snow in the background

I’m Lauren and this is my first season in Antarctica. As a first-time… Read more
View of a camera lens mounted on the roof of a building, looking over Davis station in the background

Electronics Engineer James shares how Davis station contributes to… Read more
A penguin standing in front of a large, blue shed in Antarctica

Life at Davis Station has been structured yet unpredictable. Each day… Read more
A man in yellow Antarctic clothing stands on a rocky hill with a vista of blue sky and snow behind him

My time in Antarctica all started when I arrived at Davis after spending a… Read more
A man overlooks a snow-covered valley from a rocky outcrop

Field Training Officer Mark shares his fascination for the rocks of the… Read more
A group of expeditioners stands in front of an iceberg with bicycles in front of them.

In October 2023, I embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to… Read more
A big white metal box on the back of a flat tray truck with a snowy background

Plant operator Adam Goddard gives a rundown on work and life at Davis… Read more
A man in a high-vis work shirt prepares a scientific device for use.

Nearly every Wednesday morning since 2003 the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM)… Read more
A man standing with an ice axe on ice, with an iceberg behind

How does a doctor from outback Western Australia end up in Antarctica? Read more
Two men in high vis inspect wiring in a box

Being the first week of the month, many work groups are busy across… Read more
Metal pipes raised above gravelly ground, leading to a body of water.

Davis plumbers have got the station's water production plant up and… Read more
A group of people in hi-vis stand on a yellow deck in front of a green metal building

We had a lot on our plate this season - a lot of critical project work… Read more
Six expeditioners walking over big rocks with a snowy slope in the background

The Vestfold hills are not for the faint hearted. It may look like a… Read more
Louis sits on a rock at Merchants Landing, overlooking the water, ice and distant landscape

Spending the last two Summer seasons at Casey research station, it was… Read more
Helen working to restore a section of the old track to better match the surrounding environment

Although it has been a very short summer at Davis this year, a team of two… Read more

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