The Tasmanian capital of Hobart has multiple links with the continent of Antarctica, being one of only five premier Antarctic gateway cities in the world.
Hobart serves as the primary operational, logistical, and scientific base for Australia's engagement with the frozen continent and has one of the highest concentrations of polar and Southern Ocean scientists globally.
It was also the final staging post for legendary explorers like Sir Douglas Mawson and Roald Amundsen.
The city will celebrate its links that week with the Australian Antarctic Festival, in what Destination Southern Tasmania CEO Alex Heroys describes as another key winter event for Tasmania.
“The Antarctic Festival returns to Hobart from August 20-23, celebrating Tasmania's unique connection to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, Heroys said.
“The Festival will transform Hobart's waterfront with a diverse program of expert talks, films, exhibitions, family activities, live entertainment, Antarctic-inspired food and drink, bringing Australia's Antarctic story to life.”
One of Hobart's favourite Friday night events will be transformed into an Antarctic experience when the Brooke Street Pier Hobart Twilight Market joins forces with the Australian Antarctic Festival on Friday night.
“For one night only, the popular waterfront market will embrace the spirit of Antarctica, with more than 40 stalls offering Antarctic-inspired food and drink, artisan products, books, family activities and polar-themed experiences,” said Lara Colrain, CEO of the Mawson’s Huts Foundation.
“Visitors may even encounter a wandering penguin or hear a choir performing songs reminiscent of those that entertained and inspired early Antarctic expeditioners during long winters in the far south.”
The Aurora Flavours Trail, meanwhile, will feature Antarctic-inspired hospitality experiences at participating venues across the city. Many events are free, making the festival an accessible winter event for both locals and visitors.
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