2-Hour Return kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus

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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Hobart, Tasmania

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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-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

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1. Fern Tree Playground
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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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.
3. Organ Pipes Circuit Trail
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).
4. 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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Posted By : mmuspratt63
Wow....what a wonderful tour. Interesting, informative and what a view. The bus was comfortable, our guide was so pleasant and so helpful. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 18:41:58

Posted By : 554eileenh
The Tour was great ! Our tour guide was very informative but unfortunately had the air con on in the bus for the whole time apparently to acclimatise us !
( his words ) Everyone froze the entire trip which really spoiled it for most of us
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Posted On : 2024-04-29 06:05:37

Posted By : Luca H
great tour very good guide, great views and informative

learning about the history was cool

paul your jokes are good

paul is a legend
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Posted On : 2024-04-26 08:44:52

Posted By : R9483KGandrewr
Tour was excellent & 100% enhanced by our friendly, knowledgeable & very safe driver, Paul.
Paul basically made the tour for us - together with the brilliant view, of course!
Tour was value for money & was the best experience you can get in a limited stop-over of several hours in Hobart. We visited Hobart on a cruise ship, but booked the tour independently through the Red Decker website. Only thing I'd suggest if you're booking independently is selecting a slightly later tour start time than the expected time of arrival in port, just in case there are delays in the ship arriving/disembarking; plus of course factoring in the expected ship departure time.
Again, brilliant tour & definitely worth the money! Many thanks Paul!
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Posted On : 2024-04-25 05:05:53

Posted By : Angela_L
We had a day in Hobart on a cruise. We did the tour in the morning. So glad we did. Comfy, great guide and a great experience.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 19:24:41

Posted By : Tassana L
Ascending to Mount Wellington summit was a journey of awe and wonder. The vistas that unfolded before me were nothing short of breathtaking, leaving me in a state of pure admiration for Tasmania's majestic beauty. The friendly demeanor of our driver added an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience, as they shared insights and stories along the way. Standing atop the summit, surrounded by the vast expanse of nature's splendor, was a moment I'll treasure forever. Overall, this excursion provided an unforgettable encounter with the sublime, coupled with excellent service, making it a must-do for anyone visiting Tasmania.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 05:29:03

Posted By : Kristyna_V
Great service, well organized, amazing options for those who do not want to hike the whole way to the summit but want to hop on and off the bus to take shorter walks along the way.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21 20:32:59

Posted By : Linh_T
Great return trip to Mt Wellington on comfortable bus with live commentary. Can also opt to walk down from top and catch the later bus back into town
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Posted On : 2024-04-20 17:37:04

Posted By : Sunshine65991257894
Really easy to book. Our driver was Ed and we’re so glad we had him. He shared some great information of Hobart, landscapes, nature, history. He was funny and easy going, he drove really well too, smooth.
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Posted On : 2024-04-18 02:48:55

Posted By : Hamid
Great out and about activity in Hobart with lots of information provided by the tour lead. Don't miss the picturesque scenes from the mountain summit.
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Posted On : 2024-04-14 16:46:22