AN IMMERSIVE AUDIO TRAIL.
Learn where Tasmania’s first roller skating rink opened in 1867, where Roald Amundsen stayed after his South Pole victory, AND how Tasmania’s first ice creams were made in 1850, among many more terrific tales.
Embark on an immersive audio trail of short stories located around Hadley’s Orient Hotel. Use the map to explore the hotel and use the QR codes on the wall labels to access the stories, or listen or read on this webpage.
On the day Sir Douglas Mawson set sail for Antarctica, the expedition members gathered over lunch at Hadley’s.
A young man tried to break in by climbing down the chimney - only to discover the fire was on!
Soundscapes: Emily Sheppard and Yyan Ng
Voice: Ben Winspear
Audio Engineer: Al Future
Illustrations and stories: Amy Jackett
Historical research: David Young and Amy Jackett
Graphic design: Caitlin Moffatt
This project was supported by a City of Hobart Local Business for a Better Community Grant.
Hadley’s Orient Hotel stands on the country of the Muwinina people of nipaluna (Hobart). We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community, the traditional owners and continued custodians of the land and waters of lutruwita (Tasmania).