Douglas Mawson was a scientist, an explorer and an adventurer. As an explorer and adventurer his contribution to the understanding of the Antarctic continent is well known.

The legacy of Sir Douglas Mawson is two fold. There is the scientific information that he acquired, which has continuous, on-going importance in the growth of our understanding of the world in which we live. There is also the inspirational quality of his life. His work inspired students and people in the wider community during his lifetime, and continues to be an inspiration today.

This web site seeks to show Mawson's life - his adventures, his success in taking science to extreme environments and the scope of his achievements. It also attempts to show how Mawson's achievements are part of an ever-evolving scientific endeavour.

The inspirational nature of Mawson's life is a powerful influence, which can act as a stimulus to rise to personal challenges, to understand the world in a scientific way, and to lift aspirations.