Home of the Blizzard

Known to be one of the windiest regions in the world, Cape Denison and the iconic Mawson’s Huts are located on the Antarctic coast, about 4000km south of mainland Australia. The home of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition 1911–1914.

Preparation
How and why Douglas Mawson organised the first Australian Antarctic Expedition.

The Voyages
The birth of the Aurora, its maiden voyage and subsequent journeys south.

Macquarie Island
A look at the history and significance of this sub-Antarctic island.

Cape Denison
The expedition's main base - a place of shelter, of scientific discovery, and of tragic loss.

Western Party
The party led by Frank Wild bravely set up their base on Shackleton Ice Shelf.

Homecoming
A celebrated arrival at home, and life after Antarctica for Douglas Mawson.

National Heritage
The scientific and political legacy of the first expedition, and ongoing conservation efforts.

This page was last modified on April 24, 2012.