The Great White Whale
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One of Australia’s greatest untold expeditions returns to the Australian Antarctic Festival.
Join us for two special screenings of the award-winning documentary The Great White Whale, which follows the remarkable story of the first attempts to climb Big Ben, the glacier-clad volcano on Australia’s remote Heard Island.
Battling towering seas, extreme weather and one of the most isolated environments on Earth, this extraordinary film brings to life an inspiring chapter of Australian exploration through stunning cinematography, archival footage and firsthand accounts.
Whether you’re passionate about adventure, mountaineering, Antarctic history or documentary filmmaking, this is a screening not to be missed.
🎟 Bookings are essential.
📍 State Cinema, Hobart
📅 Sunday 23 & Monday 24 August 2026
🕖 6:00 pm
Join us for two special screenings of the award-winning documentary The Great White Whale, which follows the remarkable story of the first attempts to climb Big Ben, the glacier-clad volcano on Australia’s remote Heard Island.
Battling towering seas, extreme weather and one of the most isolated environments on Earth, this extraordinary film brings to life an inspiring chapter of Australian exploration through stunning cinematography, archival footage and firsthand accounts.
Whether you’re passionate about adventure, mountaineering, Antarctic history or documentary filmmaking, this is a screening not to be missed.
🎟 Bookings are essential.
📍 State Cinema, Hobart
📅 Sunday 23 & Monday 24 August 2026
🕖 6:00 pm
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Where is it happening?
State Cinema, 375 Elizabeth St ,North Hobart,TAS,Australia
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Host or PublisherAustralian Antarctic Festival
