75 Years of Australian Glaciology

FAQs

• Does the Reunion include free tours or activities?

  Exclusive, additional free activities are available on Friday 21 Aug 2026:

  1. A Presentation at the Australian Antarctic Division HO Kingston theatrette, from 10am till 11:30 am

     Includes a virtual tour of RSV Nuyina, a special briefing on the Million Year Ice Core Project, a viewing of current glaciological instrumentation, and access to the AAD canteen for lunch.

     Travel by car or Uber (16 min) or Metro bus (approx 40 min including 5 to 10 min of walking) from Hobart City Interchange. Printouts detailing bus options will be available at the reunion lunch.

  2. Guided Tour of UTAS Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies, Salamanca Place

     Afternoon sessions, times to be advised at the Reunion

  3. Guided Walking Tour of Hobart's Polar Pathways

     Afternoon sessions, time to be advised at the Reunion

  4. Discounted entry ($10 reduced from $15) to Mawson's Huts Replica Museum at any time during the Festival

  Seats for free events are limited. We will try to accommodate everyone.

  Contact trevor.hamley@gmail.com or allison@tassie.net.au for further information.

• How do I obtain the accommodation discount?

  Information about the hotel and room types can be found at www.oldwoolstore.com.au Participants of the AGC Reunion can obtain a 10% discount off rates of the day. ENSURE the promo code ‘WOOLSTAY10' is applied.

  The discount is valid for stays between Monday 17 Aug 2026 to 24 Aug 2026.
  

• Are refunds possible?

  Buyers can action a self-service refund or cancellation using the Manage Order button on their order confirmation email, or by requesting a refund via Contact Host.

  Attendees may cancel and receive a 100% refund up to 14 days prior to the event.

• Can I swap seats after purchase?

  Yes. If you want to change your seat location for any reason (eg by moving to another table) send an email to the Host trevor.hamley@gmail.com who will investigate options and reallocate seat locations to the extent possible.

• Is car parking available?

  Parking is available at the OWS for $20 per space per night, subject to availability at the time of booking. Contact the OWS Reservations Team on (03) 6235 5355 to reserve a space.

  Metered parking is available on nearby streets. Be careful to check time limits.

  Casual parking is also available at Market Place and Care Park. See below.

  

• Can I participate remotely?

  The event will be livestreamed (one-way only) for those unable to attend.

  A viewing link will be provided upon request.

  Contact Trevor Hamley trevor.hamley@gmail.com or Ian Allison allison@tassie.net.au

• Is there a drop off point for guests arriving by car or taxi or bus?

  The venue has a drive-through entrance.

  Guests may disembark outside Reception allowing a drop-off vehicle to leave via the one-way rear exit.

  Skybus Hobart City Express offer direct services every 30 minutes, daily between the Hobart Airport and Hobart City. The bus stops directly outside the hotel (Stop 6).

• Can I buy tickets on the day?

  The only way to buy tickets is online through Humantix. Cash purchase of tickets on the day will not be accepted.

• How far is the Old Woolstore from Antarctic Festival events?

  The walking distance from the Old Woolstore to the Antarctic Festival location Pier 1 at Salamanca Place is 950m.

  The walking distance from the Old Woolstore to Mawson's Huts Replica Museum is 500m (8 min).

• Does the venue have Accessible car-parking?

  The Old Woolstore has 2 Accessible Parking spaces located near Reception that must be booked prior to the day of the event.