The base was set up as support to field research and the centre for research into earth sciences, and now conducts research in many fields, operated by Antarctica New Zealand. It is much smaller than McMurdo (all other Antarctic bases are much smaller than McMurdo!) : Many Antarctic …

Antarctica New Zealand is delighted to announce Leighs Construction Limited has been selected as the preferred main contractor for the Scott Base Redevelopment project. Click on the image to add a tag or press ESC to cancel. NZ company to rebuild our home in Antarctica. Reference. Embark on the MV Plancius for this active small ship cruise of Antarctica. The research facility was named in honour of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, RN, leader of two British expeditions to the Ross Sea area of Antarctica.

Adventure Books owner Bill Nye, of Oamaru, is helping set up an exhibition to be held at the camp in the first week of October and together with owner of the camp, Michelle Attwood, will repair and maintain them. It would be a complex multi-year project that would significantly underpin New Zealand’s strategic interests in Antarctica. with about 25 personnel in the summer and 12-15 over the winter. New Zealand’s commitment and strategic interests in Antarctica began with the development of Scott Base in 1957 as a supporting base for the Trans Antarctic Expedition.

The purpose of the proposed Scott Base Redevelopment is to fully address known risks and issues with the current, aging infrastructure and provide a fit for purpose, environmentally sustainable research base that will support New Zealand’s physical presence in the Ross Sea region of Antarctica for the next 40 years.

Hike near the shore or trek to hilltops for panoramic views and views of Adelie and gentoo penguins. Anchor at stunning spots to maximize time exploring Antarctica by foot, zodiac, sea kayak, camp and possibly even SCUBA dive on this 12-day expedition cruise to the Antarctic.

Attribution Photo by [Photographer name if known] ©Antarctica New Zealand Pictorial Collection [Image No] [Year] Keyword Flags Gallery of Awesomeness. Description Ice structures in lake at Base Camp Photographer Mike Prebble Season 1965-1966 Date Taken 1965-1966 Season Original Slide. New Zealand must rethink its assessment of risk in Antarctica and devise a strategy to protect its interests there.

There is no New Zealand 'base camp' in Antarctica. Antarctica NZ got $18.5m in this year's Budget to complete the final design.

Scott has been occupied as a year-round base since 1957.

Description Sleeping Accommodation at North Victoria Land Base Camp Photographer Eric Saxby Season 1981-1982 Date Taken 1981-1982 Season Original Slide Location North Victoria Land Geolocation [1] Position China is rapidly expanding its activities in Antarctica and some of its behaviour appears to breach the terms of the Antarctic Treaty. Scott Base, New Zealand's only Antarctic research station, perches on a low volcanic headland called Pram Point at the southern end of Ross Island. Earlier this month, the huts were taken by truck to Husky Base Camp, an Antarctic-themed tourism attraction near Templeton, where they would be displayed in an indoor setting. Scott Base is a New Zealand Antarctic research facility located at Pram Point on Ross Island near Mount Erebus in New Zealand's Ross Dependency territorial claim. Scott Base is a New Zealand run Antarctic base situated about 2 miles from McMurdo. There is a research station -- Scott Base -- supported by the New Zealand government.