Regional Tour 2024
COMING UP
LAUNCESTON | GEORGE TOWN | WEST TAMAR | ||
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PUBLIC WALK UP INTERACTIVE | ||
DETAILS: | George Town Library Monday 8th April 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm | |
SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS | ||
SCHOOLS: | • Star of the Sea Catholic College • Port Dalrymple School • Launceston College • Launceston Preparatory School | |
What We Offer
School-Age Presentations
We run interactive and engaging presentations that incorporate demonstrations, activities, and a snow simulation.
We cater to all school-aged audiences and adapt our content to each age group.
Presentations | ||
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CLIMATE | Investigating Antarctica’s climate, we’ll interactively explore questions like ‘what’s it like’, ‘why is it like this’, ‘what was it like before’, ‘how is it measured’, ‘what’s it becoming’, and ‘why is Antarctica so key to the global climate’.
(Focus may vary between different age groups). | |
Curriculum document (climate) | Coming Soon | |
WILDLIFE | Life in Antarctica is cool. We’ll introduce you to things like the different animals that live there, the intricacies of the food web, funky adaptations, and why plants are so important. | |
Curriculum document (wildlife) | Coming Soon | |
TIMING: | 1 Hour per session | |
PRICING: | ICSEA <1000: $9 per participant + GST
// ICSEA >1000: $12 per participant + GST
// Bookings will have a minimum cost of $300 | |
SESSION CAPACITY: | We strongly recommend between 20 and 30 students per session for an optimal student experience. We do recognise that this may not suit your context, and we are committed to remaining flexible in our delivery to suit your specific group. | |
BOOKING SCHEDULE
Tasmania 2026
The MAC is located in Hobart and will be available for Tasmanian bookings throughout 2026.
Find your council region below and submit an expression of interest form for a valid date:
COUNCIL REGIONS 2026
March 3 – 6
- Glamorgan-Spring Bay
- Sorell
- Tasman
March 24-27
- George Town
- Launceston
- West Tamar
April 14-17
- West Coast
May 26-29
- Northern Midlands
- Southern Midlands
June 16-19
- Circular Head
- Waratah-Wynyard
July 7-10
- Burnie
- Central Coast
- Devonport
- Kentish
- Latrobe
October 20-23
- Break O’Day
- Dorset
November 10-13
- Central Highlands
- Meander valley
We are available for bookings in the following council regions on any Tasmanian school term date, excluding those allocated to different council regions above:
Brighton; Clarence; Derwent Valley; Glenorchy; Hobart; Huon Valley; Kingborough.
ANTARCTIC WORKSHEETS & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
ANTARCTICA WORKSHEETS
ANTARCTICA EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
MAKE A BOOKING
Submit an expression of interest form below referencing the dates and locations above.
SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TODAY!
DISCOVER OUR ANTARCTIC EXPLORER PROGRAM
A fact finding, education resource to the most exciting continent on Earth.
Testimonials
Inclusive, engaging, clear, informative. Brilliant.
St Joseph’s Catholic School
Queenstown, Tas
March 2024
Excellent for K-10 year groups. Great mix of hands-on activities.
Bothwell District High School
Bothwell, Tas
October 2024
It was great that students were given time to think through and communicate their ideas.
St Joseph’s Catholic School
Queenstown, Tas
March 2024
Student engagement was fantastic. The presenters got our 'motley crew' of various ages and abilities engaged, interested, and excited about their learning.
Tasman Homeschool Group
Taranna, Tas
June 2024
The Mobile Antarctic Classroom is one of the best programs we have had to our school. The program is extremely educational, hands on and enjoyed immensely by all our students.
Strahan Primary School
Strahan, Tas
November 2024
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Help conserve Australia’s rich Antarctic heritage.
The Foundation is a not-for-profit charity seeking funds to promote and encourage public interest in the nation’s Antarctic history, including the conservation of Mawson’s Huts at Cape Denison, East Antarctica.
The Mawson’s Huts Foundation is a registered Deductible Gift Recipient with all monetary donations tax deductible.
