From Hobart: Mt Wellington Morning Walking Tour
Overview
About
Start with a 25minute scenic drive to the Chalet before walking the easy graded Organ Pipes Track (90 minutes). Take in the towering cliffs, snow gums and panoramic views of Hobart and surrounds. You will have a Local guide with a university level understanding of the mountain who knew the early hiking pioneers and can tell their stories. Then it’s time to drive to the summit. On the arrival of the mountain top, there is 35minute walk and scramble onto the trig point, an easy stroll to lookouts for amazing views of much of Tasmania. Also have a close up look at the unique alpine vegetation and geology. Then more remarkable views on the 35minute drive back to Hobart.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 8-80, max of 10 per group
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 4h
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By:
Hobart TAS, Australia
Passing through Hobart and South Hobart we point out some of the historic buildings and share interesting aspects of its history.
Pass By:
Fern Tree, Fern Tree, Greater Hobart, Tasmania
Passing through Fern Tree we will see the tall ferns, lush cool climate gardens and tell some of its stories.
Stop At:
The Springs Wellington Park, Pinnacle Rd, Wellington Park TAS 7054, Australia
Here we gaze up at the spectacular cliffs and summit of Mount Wellington and can purchase a hot drink at the Lost Freight Cafe half way up the mountain.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Organ Pipes Track, Wellington Park TAS 7054, Australia
We drive up through the tree line to the chalet, a stone hut 1000m above sea level and commence walking the easy graded Organ Pipes Track. Here we experience colourful snow gums, towering dolerite cliffs and boulder fields along with stunning views of Hobart and its surrounds.
Furthermore, David, your guide will bring the place to life with his university level knowledge of botany and geology, and his family connections to the pioneer hikers with their first-hand stories.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Pass By:
Pinnacle Road, Pinnacle Rd, Wellington Park TAS 7054, Australia
We then ascend through increasingly good views of Hobart to the summit of Mt Wellington. We see colourful snow gums and subalpine vegetation and wildflowers.
Stop At:
Mount Wellington, Wellington Park TAS 7054, Australia
Up here the views only get better, now including some of the mountains of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. We get to take a short walk to the trig point achieving our arrival at the highest point and pausing to take in the breathtaking vista. David will remember the first time he walked from the city all the way up here when he was 18 years old, it took him 5 hours.
• Then we get free time to check out and photograph from the Hobart and south West Wilderness viewing platforms. Up close we observe unique Tasmanian alpine vegetation and pillars of rock. At the summit, you will be filled with astonishment, to be launched forth into an ocean of natural goodness where you can see no limits.
Duration: 35 minutes
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- university trained local guide
- easy guided nature walk
- stunning lookouts, great for photography
- sound system in the bus
What is not included?
Coffee and/or Tea
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- Tour duration include travel time
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
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Itinerary
Tasmania Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for From Hobart: Mt Wellington Morning Walking Tour in Tasmania, Australia. This half-day tours experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
The Springs Wellington Park
Here we gaze up at the spectacular cliffs and summit of Mount Wellington and can purchase a hot drink at the Lost Freight Cafe half way up the mountain.
Organ Pipes Track
We drive up through the tree line to the chalet, a stone hut 1000m above sea level and commence walking the easy graded Organ Pipes Track. Here we experience colourful snow gums, towering dolerite cliffs and boulder fields along with stunning views of Hobart and its surrounds. Furthermore, David, your guide will bring the place to life with his university level knowledge of botany and geology, and his family connections to the pioneer hikers with their first-hand stories.
Mount Wellington
Up here the views only get better, now including some of the mountains of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. We get to take a short walk to the trig point achieving our arrival at the highest point and pausing to take in the breathtaking vista. David will remember the first time he walked from the city all the way up here when he was 18 years old, it took him 5 hours. • Then we get free time to check out and photograph from the Hobart and south West Wilderness viewing platforms. Up close we observe unique Tasmanian alpine vegetation and pillars of rock. At the summit, you will be filled with astonishment, to be launched forth into an ocean of natural goodness where you can see no limits.
This concludes the tour.
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