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Antarctic Science Trail in Hobart

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

  • Self-guided
  • About 4 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Hello Hobart
FreeFunded by the local tourism board
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Antarctic Science Trail in Hobart
Length
About 4 h
Stops
8
Route
1.1 km
Starts at
Maritime Museum of Tasmania
Audio
Spoken narration
Price
Free

About this tour

“Antarctic Science Trail in Hobart” is a self-guided walking tour in Hobart, Australia, made by Hello Hobart. It takes about 4 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.

Dive into the heart of Hobart's modern Antarctic scene. Explore cutting-edge research centers, hear stories of today's explorers, and see how the city continues to shape the future of Antarctic discovery. 🚢🌏

Join us for a journey that bridges Hobart to the icy frontier like never before! 🗺️✨

Where it starts

The tour starts at Maritime Museum of Tasmania in Hobart and covers about 1.1 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

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What you’ll see

  • LARK Cellar Door
  • Mawson's Huts Replica Museum
  • Beauty and the Bees
  • Salamanca Place
  • Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS)
  • CSIRO - Hobart Site
  • Hobart Semaphore Station

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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