Scott Base
Scott Base, New Zealand's only Antarctic research station, perches on a low volcanic headland called Pram Point at the southern end of Ross Island. It is 3800km south of Christchurch and 1350km from the South Pole. Mt Erebus, an active volcano, sits north-east and to the west, across McMurdo Sound, is the Royal Society Range. Here, lies the boundary between the Ross Ice Shelf and the sea ice that forms every winter. From October to February, Scott Base is a bustling hub of scientists, staff and visitors. About 130 people can be accommodated comfortably at any one time during the summer season.
Tour of Scott Base
Location of Scott Base
- Pram Point, Hut Point Peninsula, Ross
- Island in McMurdo Sound
- 77° 51' S, v 166° 46' E
- 10 m above sea level
Scott Base News
New Chief Executive for Antarctica New Zealand
Antarctica New Zealand is pleased to announce that, following an extensive search, Professor Jordy Hendrikx has been appointed as the new Chief Executive. Antarctica New Zealand Board Chair, Leon Grice, says Prof Hendrikx will b… Read More
Scott Base is calling
Are you ready to answer the call of the ice? Antarctica New Zealand is looking for a crew of 40 to join Scott Base for the 2025/26 research season. New Zealand’s small but mighty research station needs engineers, tradies, fieldie… Read More
Scott Base Redevelopment regains momentum
The project to redevelop Scott Base is regaining momentum, reaffirming New Zealand’s commitment to our place in Antarctica and scientific research programme. The Board of Directors has re-established the Scott Base Redevelopment … Read More