Aurora Expeditions Blog

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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 …

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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 …

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Polar Bear Facts

The mighty polar bear is one of the trademarks of the Arctic, with its powerful build and shaggy white fur. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Amazing Animal Mother Facts

While human mums are no doubt dedicated, there are countless examples of amazing mothers in the animal kingdom. Often putting …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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How Was Antarctica Formed?

Antarctica as we know it was formed roughly 34 million years ago, when the continent was enveloped by the massive …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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