'Heading South' Statues at Hobart Harbour
Bronze statues honor the brave explorers who passed through this Antarctic gateway.

📜 Bronze statues by Stephen Walker honoring Antarctic explorers and their expeditions.
🔍 Features two main pieces: "Seals and Penguins" (1998) and "The Bernacchi Tribute" (2002).

Why Go

🗿 See detailed sculptures of explorers, huskies, seals, and penguins
🇦🇺 Learn about Louis Bernacchi, first Australian to winter in Antarctica
🧭 Discover tributes to James Clark Ross and other polar adventurers
🚶 Easy access along Hobart Harbour to view artwork

Tips

🚶‍♀️ You can walk along the harbor to view the artwork at any time.

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