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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus is the official shuttle bus for kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Join us as we travel 1270 metres above sea level to experience spectacular views over Hobart and southern Tasmania. The 2.5 hr return tour includes 30 minutes to take in the views from the lookouts and observation shelter at the summit. Buses depart daily from Hobart’s waterfront.
OR, if you’re looking for a little more adventure, you have the option to hop-on and hop-off at 5 Wellington Park bus stops where you’ll find a variety of alpine walking tracks to explore. Enjoy kunanyi / Mount Wellington at your own pace, then hop-on a later bus to return to Hobart.
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus is the only tour company with exclusive access to kunanyi / Mount Wellington when Pinnacle Road is closed due to snow.
Tour includes informative local guide commentary and a complimentary bushwalking map. Bus pass valid all day.
Buses are wheelchair accessible and can carry mountain bikes.
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WiFi on board
Informative local guide commentary
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass, valid all-day
Air-conditioned vehicle
Access to Wellington Park and the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington
Complimentary Wellington Park bushwalking map
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bike freight ($10 per bike)
Departure Point
Hydro Tasmania Building, 4 Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australië
The bus stop is located opposite the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (outside Hydro Tasmania building).
Fern Tree Playground, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Optional hop-off at Fern Tree Park bus stop.
A sheltered grassy area with toilets, picnic areas, wood-fired barbeques and children’s play equipment. The starting point for shaded walks through fern gullies and alongside bubbling streams.
Take the Pipeline Track to Silver Falls (40-min return), which follows the route of the water pipeline supplying some of Hobart’s water. A short, easy walk, also suitable for mountain bikes.
Visit Fern Tree Tavern for lunch, coffee and cake or a refreshing cold beverage. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
The Springs Wellington Park, Pinnacle Rd, Wellington Park TAS 7054, Australia Optional hop-off at The Springs bus stop.
A level picnic area with toilets, picnic tables, gas-fired barbeques and the starting point for a range of walking tracks and mountain bike trails on the eastern foothills of kunanyi/Mt Wellington.
Take the Lenah Valley Track to Sphinx Rock (45-min return), great views of the Organ Pipes above and Hobart and the River Derwent below. A short, easy walk through eucalypt forest to the impressive sandstone rock platform of Sphinx Rock (caution: 10 metre cliff drop).
Visit Lost Freight Cafe for hot drinks, light meals and snacks. Open 7 days.
Organ Pipes Circuit Trail, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Optional hop-off at The Springs or The Chalet bus stops.
The Organ Pipes Walk (3-hr return) is one of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks. A difficult walk that follows the contour of the mountain around the base of the 120-metre-high dolerite columns of the Organ Pipes to The Chalet. Rock climbers are sometimes seen in action. Spectacular views.
Walk uphill on well-marked tracks from The Springs to The Chalet, or downhill from The Chalet to The Springs (1.5-hr one-way).
Mount Wellington, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Travel to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington, 1270 metres above Hobart. Here you'll have 30 minutes to take in the spectacular views over Hobart and the east coast, and to the west, looking over the World Heritage Area of Southern Tasmania.
The summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington features a sheltered observation area with interpretive signage, multiple lookouts and toilets, including disabled access toilets.
Take the Zig Zag Track across the plateau to a lookout (20-min return), taking in spanning views of Tasmania’s alpine environment. A short, easy walk.
Take a short, difficult walk downhill on the steep stepped Zig Zag Track and Pinnacle Track to The Springs (1.5-hr one-way). Great views of the Organ Pipes and Hobart and the River Derwent below. Hop-on a later bus at The Springs to return to Hobart.
Hop-on and hop-off the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus to explore a variety of short alpine walks and mountain bike trails on the mountain. Bus stops include Fern Tree Park, The Springs, The Chalet and Big Bend. 30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please check the weather before you go and dress to the conditions.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
shubhroc2020
24 Apr 2023
Absolutely stunning and breathtaking experience. The commentary in the bus was equally amazing.
Strongly recommend adding this to your itinerary. This was clearly the best part of our trip
Kim142023
22 Apr 2023
This activity was well worth it and the highlight of our trip to Tasmania. Our coach driver was informative and really invested in making it a great experience for his passengers. You could tell he was passionate about Mt Wellington and he stopped the bus on the ascent to provide local information and the best photo opportunities. When we reached the pinnacle, it was covered in cloud so there were no views. That was fine with me. I loved the idea that I was literally standing in a cloud and enjoyed the cold, the wind and the low visibility. I would highly recommend this tour regardless of the weather as, either way, you will get a truely unique experience.
rosalync532
21 Apr 2023
Jon the driver was very informative and knowledgeable of the site, ran on time ant thoroughly enjoyable trip. Highly recommend
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