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HOBARTICA PRECINCT
6 – 9 August
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Sun 9 Aug 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
MAWSON PLACE
General Admission
Head down to Nipaluna/Hobart’s waterfront to find the last outpost before you hit “The Ice”. Hobartica returns as an all-new precinct of polar revelry and Antarctic encounters.
The Precinct opens Thursday 6 Aug with a Statement of Country by Theresa Sainty and our ever-popular Krill Party. From Friday 7 - Sunday 9 Aug, check out our cosy Antarctic night market, interactive geodesic domes, VR tours of Macquarie Island, our Polar Plunge Challenge, Celestial Concerts, live music and talks in the Antarctic Lounge, delicious things to eat and drink, and so much more.
Hobartica is mostly free and family-friendly, with a few ticketed and a few adult-only events. Check out the full program below.
Hobartica is open on Sunday 9 August between 3.00pm and 8.00pm, plus special afternoon talks in The Antarctic Lounge.
 | Can Hobart Become a Swimmable City Again? 1.30pm – 2.30pm |
 | Antarctic Night Market 3.00pm – 8.00pm Stock up on cold-climate supplies, browse locally made polar crafts, suit up in the AAD’s cold-weather gear, step inside our geodesic dome for immersive Antarctic experiences, warm up with hearty food and drinks, or stop by a market stall staffed with Roving Scientists peddling nothing but great Antarctic conversation. |
 | Harira by Rough Rice 3.00pm – 8.00p Local cook and fermentation legend Adam James offers his own take on comfort fare for icy climes in our signature Hobartica dish. Adam’s harira is a hearty braise of chickpeas, lentils and rice noodles with warm spices, pickles, herbs, and yoghurt. Add some wallaby to keep you hopping. |
 | Shifting Antarctica 3.00pm – 8.00pm A collaboration featuring new artworks by Eloise Kirk and Rosie Hastie inspired by Antarctic science and the environmental challenges of a changing world. MORE INFORMATION |
 | Polar Plunge Challenge 3.00pm – 7.45pm |
 | Dispatches from the Ice #3: The Loudest Exhale 3.15pm – 4.00pm Join Dr Virginia Andrews-Goff for a family-friendly exploration of how satellite tags enable scientists to follow the incredible migrations of whales. Buy tickets |
 | Antarctic Lounge 4.00pm – 8.00pm Who knew Australia’s Antarctic Gateway housed the best little live music and cocktail bar this side of Macquarie Island? Stop by for a selection of our island’s best musicians, Antarctic PowerPoint Karaoke and Science Open Mic, Antarctic cocktails, and kriller parties. |
 | Celestial Sessions: Where Water Meets 4.00pm – 8.00pm Live durational performances paired with stunning Antarctic and southern sky imagery, featuring a range of Tassie's favourite musicians playing live in our 8m geodesic dome. |
OTHER EVENTS AROUND THE CITY
 | Antarctica is Melting 9.00am – 5.00pm | Maritime Museum Tasmania Enjoy special free entry to Australian wilderness photographer David Neilson’s powerful exhibition of black and white photographs, drawn from six journeys to Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic between 1990 and 2009. |
 | Kunanyi BioBlitz: Daytime and Twilight Nature Discovery 2.00pm – 5.00pm | The Springs, Kunanyi Join Theresa Sainty and the Tasmanian Students Science Communicators Network for a talk, guided walk, and citizen science on Kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Book tickets |
 | Murder at Hadley's Orient Hotel 4.00pm – Late | Hadley's Orient Hotel Settle in with a tasty cocktail in the Orient Bar. As you sip, test your detective skills with a whodunnit card game featuring Antarctic legends Sir Douglas Mawson and Captain Roald Amundsen. Add it to your evening drinks at no extra cost - just make a booking so Hadley’s knows you're coming to crack the case. Book table |
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