There are a range of recreational activities available to expeditioners in Antarctica and on Macquarie Island. Each station is well equipped to keep everyone active, even in the darkest winter months.

All stations have wireless internet access, an extensive library (including eBooks), a cinema and a wide selection of music and movies.

Stations have a small spa and sauna, a well-equipped gym, billiards, table tennis, volley ball, board games and darts. There is communal band and stage equipment (drum kit, bass electric guitars, keyboard, etc.) and performances may be regular events.

All Antarctic stations have outdoor sports equipment, such as bikes and cross country skis, and a small ski loop. Davis and Mawson stations have climbing walls.

It is expected that anyone using the equipment cares for it as if it were their own, and reports any defective equipment to the station amenities officer or Station Leader. All outdoor recreational activities are subject to the Division’s outdoor recreation policy.

Expeditioners may also take materials to use in the hobby huts. The hobby huts are sheds that are set up for art, craft and woodwork. Many expeditioners also use the time to study in the long winter months.