Aurora Expeditions Blog
West Kimberley Coastline’s Dinosaur Footprints
Last year the West Kimberley Coast was given a National Heritage Listing. An area of incredible natural beauty, diverse flora …
Is Crossing The Drake Passage Dangerous? Tips For Surviving
As part of your Antarctic expedition, you’ll be crossing the Drake Passage, a stretch of water that has great significance …
Sound vs Fjord – What’s The Difference?
Fjord. Sound. The words alone conjure images of majestic, untamed landscapes: dazzling mountain reflections gleaming in deep, placid waters far …
Charles Lindall’s New Model ~ The Nansen Sledge
Charles’ idea to build a second model came from legendary Antarctic pioneer Syd Kirkby. Syd suggested Charles construct a model …
Can Flora Possibly Survive On The Antarctic Peninsula?
If you turned to an artist and asked them to paint a scene from an Antarctic voyage, you’ll likely be given …
Chloe Mccardel World Record Swim
BREAKING NEWS Chloe McCardel’s World Record called off due to severe jellyfish sting. We’re terribly sorry to hear of this …
Floating Photography Exhibition
We are excited to announce that from November this year, Aurora Expeditions will host a floating exhibition of Frank Hurley’s …
Our Fearless Leader Checks In From Greenland
Aurora Expeditions founder Greg Mortimer has embarked upon a private rock climbing expedition to the remote coast of Greenland. Along …
Top 5 Reasons To Include South Georgia On Your Antarctic Expedition
Unknown to most, the Antarctic region stretches wider than its mainland and actually includes a number of island chains dotted …
Arctic Foods: What Do People Eat In The European Arctic?
Crowning the top of the world, the Arctic Circle is known for many things, from breathtaking icy glaciers and untamed …
Science Expert Joins Aurora Expeditions’ Antarctic Voyage
Renowned scientist and Director of RiAus (the Royal Institution of Australia), Dr Paul Willis, will join Aurora Expeditions on a …
3 Famous Antarctic Expeditions From History
Here at Aurora Expeditions and around the world, people are celebrating the centenary of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s famous voyage to …
Svalbard Reindeer Facts & Information
If you have booked your trip on board one of Aurora Expeditions’ cruises to the Arctic Circle, you may begin …
Top Things To Do In Broome Before Your Kimberley Coast Cruise
Australia offers many unique wildlife attractions for your enjoyment, and even though you can experience a lot of them through …
What Is The Life Cycle Of An Iceberg?
On an Aurora Expeditions cruise around the Antarctic Peninsula, you will see a variety of landscapes. During the warmer months, …
Antarctic Weather Patterns: What will the weather be like on my cruise?
Each year, we take parties of excited people to see the Antarctic Peninsula’s famous tourist attractions. Aboard our purpose-built expedition ships, …
Why are there no penguins in the Arctic?
The Arctic is a bird-lover’s paradise. The bird cliffs of Iceland and Norway are some of the busiest, most bustling …
Antarctica Through The Eyes Of Lauren Bath
I have a strange job. I am a professional Instagrammer, travel influencer, photographer, marketer, freelance social media marketer, traveller, entrepreneur, …
Aurora Expeditions Brings Home The Alexandra Shackleton Boat
Aurora Expeditions is proud to be supporting the recent ‘Shackleton Epic Expedition’ by returning the vessel used in the re-enactment, …
Aurora Team Get Their Hands Dirty In The Name Of Conservation
The Aurora Expeditions office team joined Conservation Volunteers Australia at Cronulla last month for a day of ‘Hard Yakka’. Swapping …
Culture On The Napo River In Ecuador
As one of countless tributary waterways to the Amazon River, the Napo River is a vital part of the local …
Top 10 Things To See On A Spitsbergen Cruise
Heading on a voyage to the European Arctic? With Aurora Expeditions, you’ll have the chance to explore some of the …
Celebrating Sir Douglas Mawson’s Centenary Australasian Antarctic Expedition 1911-14
By Howard Whelan Skeins of spindrift dance over a smattering of huts nearly lost in a landscape of rocky outcrops …
Sample Excellent Wine In South Africa’s Cape Winelands Region
Love a good glass of vino? Australia, Europe and California aren’t the only regions producing world-class, exquisite wine. Indeed, you …
