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One unexpected side effect of the pandemic is that it has turned many of us into explorers of our land. Confined within the borders of our own country, we ve headed out – with campervans, four-wheel drives, or on guided tours – to discover the under-explored corners of the continent. We ve discovered there is a huge interest in more remote areas, says Chris Fundell, of the Globus family of brands. The Kimberley is now our number one region. See Also After having specialised in tours for international travellers, the company has designed a new range of tours for Australians wanting to explore their own backyard, and found a strong interest in getting off the beaten track. ....
Download 6.11 MB Plans to replace Australia s much-loved but decades-old scientific base on Macquarie Island in the sub-Antarctic have been shelved, with a team of tradies en route to the island this week to begin renovating the site. The base is usually home to around 20 scientists and researchers but is host to a range of occupational health and safety issues and environmental contamination. The seven year project will see some buildings decommissioned and others refurbished. Guest: Rob Bryson, General Manager of the Australian Antarctic Division Producer: ....
Every day they scanned the horizons for Japanese warships that were feared to be on their way to invade New Zealand from the south. They never saw one, as the Japanese had no such plan. But regardless of that, the Coastwatchers have long been praised for overcoming hostile environments to perform their duties, which as well as keeping watch included filing weather reports and doing scientific research. As an 18-year-old radio operator, Jones was the youngest of 56 men who did tours of duty at the inhospitable southern bases – two located on the Main Auckland Island and one on even more remote Campbell Island. ....
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Young author joins Heritage expedition to subantarctic Islands 9 Feb, 2021 11:23 PM 3 minutes to read Oscar joins the Enderby for a dream encounter with New Zealand s Subantarctic wildlife. Photo / Supplied Oscar joins the Enderby for a dream encounter with New Zealand s Subantarctic wildlife. Photo / Supplied NZ Herald New Zealand s only oceangoing cruise line has drafted a fresh-faced birdwatcher for a unique expedition to the Subantarctic Islands. Oscar Thomas, a 20-year-old ecology student and naturalist, has joining Heritage Expeditions ship Spirit of Enderby, currently on a 7-day voyage to the Auckland Islands and Snares. It is a trip that offers a glimpse into the habitat of oceangoing birds Oscar has always dreamed of encountering. ....