ASPA No. 159. Cape Adare, Borchgrevink Coast, Northern Victoria Land (formerly SPA No. 29)
71°18'S, 170°09'E. Approximate area: 0.03 km². The Area is located south-west of Cape Adare on the southern shore of Ridley Beach. Designated on the grounds that the Area is an important symbol of the Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration and, as such, has considerable historical and cultural significance. Some of the earliest advances in Antarctic science are associated with the two earliest expeditions based at this site. The history of these activities and the contribution they have made to the understanding of Antarctica give this Area significant technical, architectural, aesthetic and social values. There are three main structures in the Area. Two were built in February 1899 by the British Antarctic Expedition led by Borchgrevink (1898-1900), and used for the first winter spent on the Antarctic continent. In 1911 Scott's British Antarctic Expedition (1910-13) Northern Party wintered at the third hut, situated 30 metres to the north of Borchgrevink's hut and built in February 1911. There are numerous associated historical relics located in the Area. Proposed by New Zealand. Originally listed as Historic Site 22 at ATCM VII (Wellington, 1972). Adopted at ATCM XXII (Tromsø, 1998). Designated for an indefinite period.

Map showing general location of the protected area