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NATIONAL PROGRAM
Australia in Antarctica
Australia combines three year-round stations, the RSV Nuyina icebreaker and a seasonal air bridge from Hobart to Wilkins Aerodrome.
Reference profile · editorial review: 15 SEP 2026. Indicators are contextual and should be read with their period, methodology and primary source; they are not a real-time measure of available capacity.
PROGRAM
Australian Antarctic Program
Runs Casey, Davis and Mawson year-round, supported by the RSV Nuyina research icebreaker.
Australian Antarctic Program (opens a new tab)Reference indicators and scope
EDITORIAL ANALYSIS
Strengths
- Hobart as a science and logistics hub
- High-capacity RSV Nuyina
- Air link to Wilkins
- Polar research ecosystem in Tasmania
MONITORING
What to watch
- Port investment in Hobart
- 2027–28 recruitment
- International use of Tasmanian services
- RSV Nuyina operations
CATALOGUE
Key assets and facilities
- Casey Station
- Davis Station
- Mawson Station
- RSV Nuyina
- Wilkins Aerodrome
VERIFICATION