Adventure

Mt Wellington: Ultimate Experience from Hobart

4.5 / 5

10 reviews

Activity provider: Gray Line Tasmania
Adventure

Mt Wellington: Ultimate Experience from Hobart

Activity provider: Gray Line Tasmania

From US$ 36.91 per person

Take this opportunity to visit iconic Mt Wellington, where the views on a clear day are simply stunning. On this fully escorted tour, pass through various eco systems and experience the harsh alpine environment of the mountain.

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Duration 160 minutes
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Wait for your driver in the hotel lobby 10-minutes before the scheduled pickup time.

Experience

Highlights
  • Breathe the alpine air on the guided Exhibition Garden Circuit walk
  • Enjoy a stop halfway up at The Springs where there is an option to purchase a hot drink
  • Marvel at the stunning views from the escorted tour of the Observatory on the summit
  • Witness the dramatic views of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
  • Wander through the classic Cascade Gardens, on the banks of the Hobart Rivulet
Full description

Relax and enjoy the live commentary as the tour departs the iconic Hobart waterfront to make it's way through the city to begin the ascent of Kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

Enjoy some local history and insights as you pass by historic Salamanca Place and the local suburb of South Hobart. Breathe the alpine air as the ascent begins, stopping at The Springs to enjoy a self-guided walk at the Western Wilderness Lookout or relax with the opportunity to purchase a hot drink from the cafe. View the massive rock formation of the Organ Pipes before arriving at the summit. Join the escorted tour to the Observatory and enjoy unsurpassed views of Hobart and surrounding suburbs and vast waterways.

After your descent from the mountain, enjoy a brief stop at the Cascade Gardens and view the exterior ruins of the Female Factory to gain insight into the lives of the women convicts once imprisoned there. Relax as you make your way back to the waterfront where your tour concludes.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
  • Live commentary (en route to Mt Wellington)
  • Fully escorted
  • Opportunity to purchase a hot drink
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water
  • Jacket
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • Itinerary may vary due to road and weather conditions
Customer reviews

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4.5 /5

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Was great to have someone drive us up the mountain. Great commentary on the way there and back. Would have liked a few more minutes up the mountain rather than visit the back of the cascades brewery.

March 13, 2023

March 12, 2023

It's a lovely travel

February 14, 2023

Product ID: 410700