When I was last in Hobart in 2012 I spent a lovely morning at the Hobart Botanic Gardens, where I saw ducklings on lilypads. I also visited a very special, but rather nondescript looking building, tucked away in a corner of the gardens.
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| The Australian Antarctic Foundation Subantarctic Plant House |
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| An unwanted legacy no longer! |
It was early and I had to find a staff member to unlock it for me. I'm so glad I did. Walking through the door is actually like stepping onto a rocky outcrop on Macquarie Island.
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| Like any good display, they teach us stuff too. |
Macquarie Island is a special and remote place. Sadly I've never been there, but maybe one day when I go to Antarctica I will. I hope so at least.
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16 comments:
What a wonderful exhibit that I would never have seen if you hadn't posted your photos, Louise. Thank you so much!!
How surprising to find oneself visiting another continent unexpectedly! Thanks for taking me along, Louise.
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We dealt with an investment firm from Australia called Macquarie???
What an amazing discovery Louise. I love it when a trip away turns up something unexpected and meaningful.
Awesome shots! And what a lovely discovery. Thanks for sharing...and here's MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT POST
What a delightful combination of art and live plants. Like you, I take photos of signs that tell me what I'm seeing -- for future reference! I hope you're able to visit Macquarie Island in person soon.
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Beautiful pics!
What a unique art project. Love it!
That looks awesome. I haven't been to Tassie yet but hopefully some day I will. This would be a great place to visit.
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What a great educational space. I love the way the plants blend with the mural and that they have sound to go with it.
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Great post! So much information here today!
I love the picture with the wooden walkway! And the mural is spectacular.
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Louise, Truly lovely. What a great story. Here's Mine
Fantastic exhibition. Thank you so much for posting this. My grandmother had some connection to working with Mawsons office (Im not sure of the details) but I love hearing snippets about the man. Your photo of the sign about him helping to stop the destrcution of penguins is aneye opener to the man. I have been to Tassie for both work and pleasure and never been here - Would love to take the man to see this too! Awesome piece of Aussie Histroy.
Isn't is surprising where one can find beauty? The mural is breathtaking and makes me wish I could visit Macquarie Island. How terrific that the environment has also been replicated for the plants. The atmosphere with its recorded sounds also sounds perfect. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!
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