Virtual Reality Archives

Explore Sir Ed’s hut in 2023

May 1, 2023 - Virtual Reality, News Story, Share

The Trust continues to tour our ground breaking, fully immersive virtual reality (VR) experience of Sir Edmund Hillary’s Antarctic hut to schools, community venues and events around New Zealand

Life at the South Pole today gives perspective on Antarctica’s heroic-era explorers

July 25, 2022 - Virtual Reality, Antarctic Blog, Conserve, News Story, Share

Life at the South Pole today gives perspective on Antarctica’s heroic-era explorers, by Sarah Bouckoms

Education Manager Joins Trust

May 29, 2022 - Virtual Reality, News Story

The Trust is delighted Dr Gabriela Roldan has joined as Education Manager for 2022.

Explore More in Sir Ed’s Antarctic Hut

May 29, 2022 - Virtual Reality, News Story

The Trust is excited to announce the release of a new version of the Hillary’s Hut – Antarctica Virtual Reality (VR) Experience.

Alumnus Returns to Antarctica with VR

October 4, 2021 - Virtual Reality, Alumni, Antarctic Blog

As soon as Gus Anning heard that the Trust’s virtual reality experience had been launched, he registered on the website for the VR to visit his children’s school.

VR Inspires Antarctic Gateway City Visit

October 4, 2021 - Virtual Reality, Antarctic Blog, News Story

Michelle Oleary, a high school teacher from rural community Waimate, in New Zealand, loved that we brought Hillary’s Hut – Antarctica Virtual Reality experience directly into her classroom.