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Antarctic Odyssey of Hobart

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Hello Hobart
FreeFunded by the local tourism board
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  • Opens instantly on your phone
  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace
Antarctic Odyssey of Hobart
Length
About 3 h
Stops
7
Route
1.1 km
Starts at
The Bernacchi Tribute Sculptures
Audio
Spoken narration
Price
Free

About this tour

“Antarctic Odyssey of Hobart” is a self-guided walking tour in Hobart, Australia, made by Hello Hobart. It takes about 3 hours, is free (funded by the local tourism board) and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Get ready to embark on a frosty adventure! ❄️ We're pulling back the curtain on Hobart's coolest secrets as one of the world's five Antarctic gateways. Step into the footprints of legendary explorers and wander the same paths they once tread in pursuit of the unknown. 🚢🌊

We'll share thrilling tales of daring sea voyages and icy expeditions, bringing to life the old adventures of distant lands. But that's not all! We'll also visit some of the amazing shops and spots that the explorers of yesteryear could only dream about. 🛍️☕ You're in luck—they're here now, and they're waiting for you!

Where it starts

The tour starts at The Bernacchi Tribute Sculptures in Hobart and covers about 1.1 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Heading South Sculpture
  • Mures Lower Deck
  • Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
  • Asian Gourmet on the Pier 满堂海鲜
  • Waterfront Photo Spot (low tide only)
  • Hadley's Orient Hotel

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Hello Hobart
  • Spoken narration to listen to as you walk
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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