Sue Bassett/Antarctic Heritage Trust Hillary's Hut's kitchen is one of five rooms which can be explored through virtual reality. Abigail Dougherty/Stuff Sir Edmund Hillary’s grandson Alexander Hillary with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Sue Bassett/Antarctic Heritage Trust The hut was built by Sir Edmund Hillary and his team of 23 men in 1957. “It creates a greater awareness and appreciation of the importance and value of these places.”Tim McPhee/Supplied Hillary's Hut was Scott Base's first building. Kiwis can experience Hillary’s Hut free through the trust’s VR app, or download it free from Steam for the fully immersive and interactive version.

Source: Stuff July 31, 2020 00:00 UTC