Kerry-Jayne Wilson has returned to Hobart from her epic research adventure to Antarctica. Questions have been asked about the cost of the rescue from the ice and Kerry-Jayne was among those meeting the press when they reached dry land after two months at sea. Read her update here: Seventh report – back in Hobart […]
Month: January 2014
Penguinville draws to a close
Heaps of children have been down to Hokitika beach over the past week to be creative and learn about penguins. The event continues today (Saturday 25th) and wraps up on Sunday with prizegiving at 2pm. […]
Exciting new programme for Penguinville 2014
Penguinville gets underway from 1pm Monday 20th to noon Sunday 26th January for the creation of fun penguin houses on Hokitika beach. This year, exciting new art and craft activities from Clare and games from Zoe will also be available Wednesday to Friday for children. […]
Productive research trip draws to a close
KerryJayne Wilson reports that the ship, the Aurora Australis (photo from digplanet.com), will set sail for Hobart soon, leaving Antarctica behind. “This is one of the most productive research expeditions I have had the privilege to take part in” she writes. […]
Helicopter and crane rescue from the ice
Trust Chair, Kerry-Jayne Wilson, along with other scientists and passengers, have been rescued from their research ship after 10 days trapped by ice in Antarctica. Read her update from the Australian ship, the Aurora Australis, here: 5 Jan 2014 rescue update […]
