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South Georgia Team Announced

September 25, 2023 - Inspiring Explorers™ Updates – 2023, South Georgia, South Georgia, Inspiring Explorers™, Expedition Updates, Encourage, Inspiring Explorers Expeditions™, News Story, Share

The Trust is delighted to introduce the 22 Inspiring Explorers™ who will embark on an unforgettable journey – heading to South Georgia Island in September 2023. This expedition, presented by respected operator Antarctica21, will honour the centenary year of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s final expedition (Quest 1921–1922), which marked the end of the heroic-era of Antarctic exploration.

Young explorers step out of their comfort zone

June 6, 2023 - Inspiring Explorers™, Media Releases, News Story

Seeking young Kiwi explorers to board the voyage of a lifetime

February 21, 2023 - Media Releases, News Story

Young New Zealand and Norwegian explorers complete epic journey to the South Pole

January 7, 2023 - Inspiring Explorers™ Updates – 2023, Inspiring Explorers™ Updates – 2022, Inspiring Explorers™, Expedition Updates, Encourage, Inspiring Explorers Expeditions™, Media Releases, News Story, Share

Discovery Hut

March 13, 2024 - Antarctic Blog

Nicola Stewart, Antarctic Heritage Trust Lead Conservator for the 2023-24 summer conservation season, recounts her first encounter with Scott’s ‘Discovery’ hut in 2006, and the ongoing conservation efforts conserving its legacy.

An Unexpected Journey

May 14, 2024 - Inspiring Explorers™ Updates – 2023, South Georgia, South Georgia, Inspiring Explorers™, Expedition Updates, Alumni, Encourage, Inspiring Explorers Expeditions™, News Story, Share

Inspiring Explorer Lily Green takes us on a journey to South Georgia Island, for an attempt at the first New Zealand ascent of Mount Worsley.

Wanted: Young Explorers to Join Antarctic Expedition

September 3, 2024 - Expedition Updates, Inspiring Explorers Expeditions™, Media Releases, News Story

The Antarctic Heritage Trust, in collaboration with Auckland-based virtual reality tech company StaplesVR, is launching the first-ever educational virtual reality experience of Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s Discovery Hut and is bringing it to schools and communities across Aotearoa.

Ross Sea Party Tent Conservation Journey Begins

November 1, 2024 - Conserve, News Story

The Ross Sea Party tent, an invaluable artefact from Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17, is under scrutiny as three specialist conservators develop the most appropriate processes to conserve it.

‘Cutting-edge Technology’ Showcases Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration

August 15, 2024 - Virtual Reality, Media Releases, News Story

The Antarctic Heritage Trust, in collaboration with Auckland-based virtual reality tech company StaplesVR, is launching the first-ever educational virtual reality experience of Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s Discovery Hut and is bringing it to schools and communities across Aotearoa.

First Kiwi climb of South Georgia mountain cancelled – ‘unique’ expedition undertaken instead

October 13, 2023 - Inspiring Explorers™ Updates – 2023, South Georgia, Inspiring Explorers™, Expedition Updates, Encourage, Inspiring Explorers Expeditions™, Media Releases, News Story, Share

A combination of wind, rain, and limited visibility has prevented a group of young New Zealand explorers from attempting to climb one of the most remote mountain peaks in the world.

Young explorers step out of their comfort zone

Seeking young Kiwi explorers to board the voyage of a lifetime

Discovery Hut

Wanted: Young Explorers to Join Antarctic Expedition

Ross Sea Party Tent Conservation Journey Begins

‘Cutting-edge Technology’ Showcases Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration

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