Who We Are

  "...Exploration is the physical expression of the Intellectual Passion. ... And I tell you, if you have the desire for knowledge and the power to give it physical expression go out and explore..."

Apsley Cherry Garrard.  The Worst Journey in the World

 

At the turn of the twentieth century Antarctica was the focus of one of the last great races of exploration and discovery. 1895 - 1915 saw four expedition parties build bases in the Ross Sea Region of Antarctica.  

The bases still stand in Antarctica today and are cared for, on behalf of the international community, by the New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust.

 

British Southern Cross Expedition 1898-1900. Led by Carsten Borchgrevink.

National Antarctic (Discovery) Expedition 1901-1904.  Led by Commander Robert Falcon Scott.

British Antarctic (Nimrod) Expedition 1907-1909.  Led by Sir Ernest Shackleton.

National Antarctic (Terra Nova) Expedition 1910-1913.  Led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott.

 

Governed by an international board the Trust's misson is to:

1. Ensure the expedition bases and the thousands of associated artefacts survive for the benefit of future generations;
2. Inspire people through the values associated with adventure, discovery and leadership.

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