Wilkins Aerodrome, Antarctica

On Thursday 17 November 2016, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove travelled to Wilkins Aerodrome, Antarctica, on an invitation from the Australian Government.

Afterwards, at Wilkins Aerodrome, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, accompanied by the Director of the Australian Antarctic Division, Dr Nick Gales, viewed the facilities and received a briefing on operations.

Then, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove met with expeditioners and scientists based at Wilkins Aerodrome and Casey Research Station.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, accompanied by Dr Nick Gales, undertook an observational flight over Casey Research Station.