This film is an official record of the operations made by the Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition (ANARE) between November 1947 and April 1948. Following the voyages of the naval vessel LST 3501 and the HMAS Wyatt Earp, it documents the steps taken to establish Australia's first permanent sub-Antarctic scientific bases on Heard and Macquarie Islands.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| SStuart CampbellSelf - Group Captain Expedition Leader | Self - Group Captain Expedition Leader |
| GGeorge DixonSelf - Lieutenant-Commander | Self - Lieutenant-Commander |
| PPhillip Garth LawSelf - Senior Scientific Officer | Self - Senior Scientific Officer |
| FFritz LoeweSelf - Meteorologist | Self - Meteorologist |
| AAlan Campbell-DrurySelf - Radio Operator | Self - Radio Operator |
| KKarl Eric OomSelf - Commander | Self - Commander |
| NNorman WhiteSelf - Lieutenant | Self - Lieutenant |