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kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)

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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.

What's Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass, valid all-day
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bike freight ($10 per bike)
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12 Franklin Wharf
Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

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Fern Tree Playground (pass by)

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.
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The Springs Wellington Park (pass by)

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.
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Organ Pipes Circuit Trail (pass by)

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).
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Mount Wellington

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please check the weather before you go and dress to the conditions.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
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The following is included:
  • WiFi on board.
  • 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.
  • Informative local guide commentary.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Bike freight ($10 per bike).
Apr 2025
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Accessibility information for the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours) is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • WiFi on board
  • 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
  • Informative local guide commentary
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bike freight ($10 per bike)

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please check the weather before you go and dress to the conditions.
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