Multimedia Library

The following audio and video files covering major waterfront issues are available free of charge for download.

They are designed to stimulate community discussion about creating a liveable city and understanding the importance of our waterfront.

Please note that these files are generally large in size and are most suited for download over a broadband internet connection. If you experience any problems with downloads or your internet access is slow, please contact us and we will arrange a CD version to be made available.

Downloads on this page:

• Podwalk: Changing Face of Sullivans Cove
• Hobart Waterfront by Air (video)
• Documentary: Hobart Waterfront International Design Competition (video)
• A Community Speaks (video)
• Conversations: What's Happening at the Hobart Railyards? (audio) NEW
• Conversations: To Tree or Not To Tree (audio only)
• Conversations: Are Young People Welcome in Tasmania's Public Space? (video)

The files below require audio or video software. Two of the most popular free players are Real Player, and Quicktime Player.

Podwalk: Changing Face of Sullivans Cove

A look at key sites in the Cove through the eyes of Australia’s leading urban designers and architects. Narrated by Andy Muirhead (The Collectors, ABC TV).

To download the podwalk, right-click on the link below. In the menu that appears select "Save target as". If you are using an Apple computer, control-click on the link and select "Download linked file as".

Please note, to put the podwalk on an iPod, drag the downloaded M4A file into iTunes. For other brand MP3 players, drag the MP3 version (audio-only) into your player folder.

• Changing Face of Sullivans Cove - M4A version
  (41 minutes, 20 mb)
• Changing Face of Sullivans Cove - MP3 version
  (41 minutes, 12 mb, audio-only)

Also view the podwalk map:

• Podwalk route and key sites
  (1 page PDF file, 850kb)

Hobart Waterfront by Air

See the Hobart waterfront by helicopter. An edited version of video footage captured in March 2005.

• Hobart Waterfront Flyover
  (45 seconds, .mov file format, 2.3 mb)

If you enjoyed the movie, you might like to purchase the panorama poster and/or postcard of the Hobart waterfront developed from multiple video stills.

The Story of the Hobart Waterfront International Design Comeptition

A revealing, behind-the-scenes look at how Tasmania managed to attract 280 of the world’s top architects and urban designers to tackle a crucial slice of the Hobart waterfront. Despite an uncertain start, the competition soon caught the attention of the global design community, and on deadline day the organisers were swamped with entries from 51 countries. Includes interviews with winners and leading international judges.

• HWIDC Documentary: short version
  (3 minutes, .mov file format, 8 mb)
• HWIDC Documentary: full length version
  (10 minutes, .mov file format, 32 mb)

A Community Speaks

Vox pops from waterfront identities who despite differing views about how Sullivans Cove should be developed, share a passion for protecting and nurturing this part of the world so its special qualities can be enjoyed by future generations.

• A Community Speaks
  (2.20 minutes, .mov file, 2 mb)

Conversations in the Cove: What's Happening at the Hobart Railyards?

Audio files and slideshow presentations for the public forum held 17 April 2008.

The audio (.m4v) files below require the free Quicktime Player. If Quicktime is installed, these files can be opened online by simply clicking the link, or downloaded (recommended for slow internet connections) by 'right-clicking' (Windows) and selecting 'Save Target As', or 'ctrl+clicking' (Mac) and selecting 'Save Link'.

Introduction + first presenter: Helen Lochhead

• Audio File: (m4v, 31 mb, 35 minutes)
• Slideshow Presentation (pdf, 3 mb, colour, 40 slides)

Second presenter: Ian Gibson

• Audio File (mv4, 9 mb, 10 minutes)
• Slideshow Presentation (pdf, 255 kb, 7 slides)

Third presenter: Tony Caro

• Audio File (m4v, 47 mb, 54 minutes)
• Slideshow Presentation (pdf, 6 mb, colour, 55 slides)

Panel discussion

• Audio File (m4v, 33 mb, 38 minutes)

Conversations in the Cove: To Tree or not to Tree

Audio files of the public forum held 22 November 2007 to discuss whether Hobart would be better off with more greenery on the waterfront. Includes expert commentary from architects, urban designers, greening advocates and educators. The recording is presented as five separate m4v files.

• Introduction & first speaker: Richard Blythe
  (19 minutes, .m4v file format, 16 mb )
• Second speaker: Peter Brenner
  (19 minutes, .m4v file format. 16 mb)
• Third speakers: Aaron Roberts & Tom Bailey
  (16 minutes, .mov file format, 13.5 mb)
• Fourth speaker: Barry McNeil
  (14 minutes, .m4v file format, 12 mb)
• Panel & audience discussion
  (29 minutes, .m4v file format, 25 mb)

Conversations in the Cove: Are young people welcome in Tasmania's Public Space?

Short movies prepared by Solid Orange Productions for the public forum held 11 October 2006.

A summary of the the forum is also available on this website.

Street Life Vox Pops

• Young people speak out on waterfront issues
  (4 minutes, .mov file format, 8.2 mb)

Night Life Vox Pops

• What happens in Hobart after dark
  (4 minutes, .mov file format, 9.0 mb)

Art Life Vox Pops

• Waterfront artists talk about their greatest inspirations and frustrations
  (4 mins, .mov file format, 8.3 mb)

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