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Shackleton's Crossing
Kayak & Paddle
Kayak & Paddle
Sea Kayaking
Paddling
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
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Paquita & Douglas Mawson: A Legacy of Exploration, Science and Sustainability
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History
29 Sep 2025
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Polar Explorers
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Sustainability
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