Mawson Station is an Australian research station located in Antarctica established in 1954 at 67°36'S 62°52'E. It is surrounded by David, Casey, and Macquarie Island stations. The main building is called the Red Shed, which provides accommodations. The purpose of the station is to study Antarctic wildlife and discover new species. Living conditions are comfortable with modern facilities, though the weather is freezing and slippery with average temperatures around -17°C.