Refuge

Jacks Donga

UnguardedVerified listing

The place

Jacks Donga: polar refuge shelter in Wilkes Land, East Antarctica, at 66°S, near the Australian Casey research station (operated by the Australian Antarctic Division). Wooden expedition hut used by scientists (biologists, glaciologists) and during traverses. Area of polar desert, sea ice and Adélie penguins. Permit required.

Getting there

Access only via Australian scientific mission (AAD) or supply ships. Antarctic Treaty permit required.

The setting

Wilkes Land East Antarctica 66°S, near Australian Casey station, polar desert, Adélie penguins (Antarctica absent from DB).