Ice Formations

Adelie Penguins

Home of the Blizzard

Welcome to Home of the Blizzard

Known to be one of the windiest regions in the world, Cape Denison & the iconic Mawson’s Huts are located in the Southern Ocean, about 4,000 kms south of mainland Australia. The home of the Australasian Antartic Expedition 1911–1914.

Mawson’s Huts Historic Site Management Plan 2007–2012

Getting around Cape Denison & Mawson’s Huts

Follow the history of Cape Denison & Mawson's Huts through an interactive adventure or be engaged from the first day of preparation towards the voyage and browse through a collection of artefacts and images from the resource centre.

Interactive Blizzard Blizzard Interactive

Go on an interactive adventure in the Blizzard.

Preparation packing on Queen's Wharf Hobart Preparation

What was involved in the preparation of the voyage.

Resource Resource Centre

Search for artefacts, photographs and images.