Antarctica Top Things To See

Wildlife
Take advantage of some of the best wildlife viewing in the world. Elephant and Weddell seals, emperor, chinstrap and Adelié penguins and humpback and minke whales are just a few of the regulars spotted in Antarctica.

Port Lockroy museum
Impress your friends by sending them a postcard from the only post office in Antarctica, at Port Lockroy, which used to be a British station and is now a museum to early Antarctic exploration. It is one of Antarctica's most popular attractions, designated as Historic Site number 61 under the Antarctic Treaty.

Antarctic history
Follow in the footsteps of famous explorers such as Captain RF Scott, and visit historic sites dotted throughout Antarctica.

Observation Hill
Climb Observation Hill, 30 minutes' ascent from nearby McMurdo station, which awards intrepid travellers with magnificent views of Mount Erebus and the Ross Ice Shelf, plus the ‘Royal Societies' range across the ice; you will also find here the Memorial Cross erected in honour of Captain RF Scott and his polar party.

Starry skies
Gaze up at the cosmos and delight in an exceptionally clear night full of stars.

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