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'Gateway Tourism': Exploring Antarctica in Tasmania

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posted on 2023-05-24, 06:46 authored by Elizabeth LeaneElizabeth Leane, Hanne NielsenHanne Nielsen
Tasmania’s connectedness with the continent to its south is everywhere evident: in the island’s weather systems and geology, in the history of sealers, whalers and explorers who used its ports, and in museums, landmarks and memorials. Hobart’s identity as an Antarctic ‘gateway’ is also important in the city’s place-branding. This chapter reflects on the sites, events and experiences currently available to tourists interested in the island’s southern connections. Contextualizing Hobart as one of five Antarctic gateways globally, the chapter explores the city’s distinctive relationship with the far south and suggests ways of fostering its Antarctic identity in the future.

Funding

Australian Research Council

Christchurch City Council

Hobart City Council

University of Canterbury

History

Publication title

Tourism in Tasmania

Editors

CS Ooi and A Hardy

Pagination

88-100

ISBN

9780648675761

Department/School

School of Humanities

Publisher

Forty South Publishing

Place of publication

Hobart, Tasmania

Extent

19

Rights statement

Copyright 2019 Elizabeth Leane and Hanne Nielsen

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Socio-cultural issues in tourism

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