Aurora Expeditions Blog
3 Of Patagonia’s Top Mountain Peaks
“The mountains are calling and I must go.” John Muir Mountains have always captured the imagination of intrepid travellers and …
Discovering Svalbard’s Global Seed Vault
On Aurora Expeditions’ Arctic Complete tour, you’ll sail off on the Polar Pioneer for the awe-inspiring vistas of Spitsbergen, Greenland and …
Polar Bear Facts
The mighty polar bear is one of the trademarks of the Arctic, with its powerful build and shaggy white fur. …
Uncovering The ‘Antarctica Bus’
Aurora expeditioner and Antarctica enthusiast, Charles Lindall, has released his brand new ‘Antarctica Bus’ after spending over 12-months preparing the …
Top Things To Photograph In South Georgia
It’s not every day that you visit a sub-antarctic island like South Georgia. On a voyage with Aurora Expeditions, you’ll …
Expeditioners Raise Over $37,000 For The South Georgia Heritage Trust!
Our recently-finished Antarctica and South Georgia season was a particularly fruitful one, with expeditioners helping to raise much-needed funds for …
A Wild Account Of An Expedition Cruise To Scotland
The Wild Scotland 2012 adventure surpassed my wildest expectations! View a photographic account of Amy’s voyage here! Sure, several of …
Arctic Through A Camera Lens: “Global Arctic Awards” Awards Its Winners.
Conquering the cold heart of Arctic is a challenge, but there is nothing impossible for those truly in love with …
Mission To Find Lost Road To Kunmunya
Find out more about our Kimberley Coast Cruises or order a brochure. Mike Cusack, Ranger with Parks Victoria, has been …
How can I prepare for my first trip to Antarctica?
Preparing for a cruise to Antarctica will be unlike any holiday you’ve had before. You’ll be exploring the world’s coldest …
Top Myths About Travelling To Antarctica
Antarctica is a somewhat unconventional vacation destination, but not everything you’ve heard is true. Let’s clear up some of the …
Travel Photography Tips For Your Trip To The Kimberley Coast
A voyage to the Kimberley region of northwestern Australia offers prime opportunity for photographers of all levels to capture its …
Amazing Animal Mother Facts
While human mums are no doubt dedicated, there are countless examples of amazing mothers in the animal kingdom. Often putting …
Hot And Cold: How Many Active Volcanoes Are There In Antarctica?
Look beyond the ice. Take a deep dive into the geology and geography of Antarctica, and you’ll discover the continent …
Interview With Heidi Krajewsky – Expedition Naturalist
Venturing out to sea as a Sea Cadet during her teens, Heidi then left home to work as a deckhand …
100 Years Since Shackleton’s Trans-Antarctic Expedition
August 2014 marks the centenary of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1914–1917 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, an historic occasion that is being commemorated …
Mawson’s Great-Granddaughter Joins Our Expedition
Aurora is privileged to have Emma McEwin as a special guest lecturer on our Icebergs & Emperors expedition to Commonwealth …
What Should You Do Before Embarking On Your Expedition?
Waiting the days and weeks until you embark on your adventure can be pretty hard. All you want to do …
In Shackleton’s Footsteps: Interview With Gary Lee
Shackleton fan and adventure lover Gary Lee travelled on our latest commemorative voyage to Antarctica – In Shackleton’s Footsteps, in March …
Aurora Expeditions’ Scott Portelli Is Wildlife Photographer Of The Year!
Congratulations! Scott Portelli has travelled all over the world in search of different opportunities to get up close with nature …
How Was Antarctica Formed?
Antarctica as we know it was formed roughly 34 million years ago, when the continent was enveloped by the massive …
2018/2019 Antarctic Landscape Photography Competition
Announcing our 2018/2019 Antarctic photography competition winners! The results are in from our 2018/2019 Antarctic Photography Competition! Thank you so …
Things To Do In Tropical Darwin
Red, rugged and remote are the three words that best describe Australia’s Northern Territory. With a vast population across the …
Welcome To The Arctic, Home Of Santa Claus Village
One of the most identifiable characters around the world, the man in the big red suit is known by many …
