Jack's Donga

These images are from a trip to Jack's Donga with Kevin Sheridan and Mike Whittle in the Spring of 1986.

Jack's Donga (66°13.7'S, 110°39.2'E) is the name given to a coastal refuge on the northern end of the moraine line 9 km directly north-east from Casey station. From Casey it can be reached either directly over sea ice, or via a 15 km caned access route over the coastal ice sheet along the eastern side of the Loken Moraine.

The original Jack's Donga was a cabin from a Caterpiller D4 tractor erected on site in 1972. Later a decommissioned 'Freighter' sled-mounted traverse van was added and this is now the main refuge hut. It accommodates 4 people and is equipped with a radio, food, fuel and cooking facilities.

One of Mike Whittle's photos from this trip can be seen on the Antarctic Division's Data Centre. Look for image 2577B2.