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Suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Kingston is a town of 10,000, just twelve kilometers south of Hobart and Australia's gateway to the Antarctic, or at least, kind of. It is part of the Greater Hobart region, and seat of the Kingborough local government area, and a popular gateway for travelers intending to head down to the D'Entrecasteaux Channel region or Bruny Island, the most visited offshore island in Tasmania.
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An institute that is part of the Australian Government, their role is to ensure Australia's Antarctic interests are best served. There is a visitor's centre onsite with exhibits that explore the history of Antarctic expeditions, the scientific research and logistical support that is required for Australia's Antarctic program. There is also an extensive library with books relating to all thing Antarctic.
Kingston Beach Art Hub
A small local community arts center that offers hands-on arts workshops and occasional exhibitions.
Believed to be the world's tallest circular sandstone tower, this 318-step shot tower was once Australia's tallest building.
A multi-purpose sports centre and became Hobart's main venue for indoor sports such as volleyball, basketball, and netball.
A Korean-Australian restaurant located within the Channel Court Shopping Centre.
Recipient of Tasmania's Best Bar and Best Cocktail Bar, a local cozy artisan venue that showcases local wine, spirits and beer, as well as international and national craft producers.
This mall is undoubtedly the largest in little tiny Kingston, but after undergoing a major transformation, it is now even a popular mall for Hobartians. It has a wide range of stores and is surprisingly quite a lot for a regional mall. Unfortunately, it does not have extended Thursdays.
A smaller shopping center with only 14 specialty stores. Most stores here are retail stores and are centered on locals, not visitors.
Kingston is one of the few places in Tasmania to be well connected, including a freeway-grade road from Hobart.
Read in the guide5 km two-lane freeway connects the Southern Outlet to the Channel Highway/Algona Road roundabout and dumps you off right next to the Australian Antarctic Division (presumably where you would be going to).
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