The National Archives of Australia has an office in each state and territory capital city. Hobart's National Archives office, at 85 Macquarie Street opposite the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, contains a wealth of written and video information dating from 1911 through to the Second World War. The collection covers early exploration of the coast of what is now Australian Antarctic Territory and Antarctic research during the era of Sir Douglas Mawson.

The National Archives also houses significant post-war records from the early years of Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (known by its acronym, ANARE) and the Australian Antarctic Division, now based at Kingston, south of Hobart.

The National Archives Hobart reading room is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4.30 pm.

If you have a fast broadband internet connection, you can also view the media-rich version of this Pathways site, which includes an audio narrative and slideshow.