Mt Wellington Afternoon Small Group Driving Tour
Overview
About
A half day Mount Wellington exploration loaded with local stories. This tour led by University-trained guide includes rich history, resilient snow gum forest, diverse rock formation and incredible panoramic views. Stopping at six sites. (10 guests max)
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 8-100, 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, Hobart, Greater Hobart, Tasmania
Passing through Hobart and South Hobart we point out some of the historic buildings and share interesting aspects of its history.
Stop At:
Cascade Gardens, 2 McRobies Rd, Hobart, Tasmania 7004 Australia
Then we explore the classic Cascade Gardens with one of the best collections of Rhododendron is Australia, its graceful trees and lawns and the Hobart RIvulet. We also get to view the historic Cascade brewry building from 1824 and Mt Wellington towering over us.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Cascades Female Factory Historic Site, 16 Degraves St South Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania 7004 Australia
We will make a brief stop to view the outside of the historic Female Factory convict site from 1835 and have a breif sharing. We will also view the Hobart rivulet which flows down from Mount Wellington where platypus have been sighted.
Duration: 10 minutes
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. We will also take a short stroll to the Springs lookout where we can take in the view including Hobart, The Tasman Bridge, Bruny Island, the mouth of the Derwent River and The Tasman Peninsula. We will then take a short drive to the site of the former Springs Hotel and share some history and discuss some pioneering weather forecasting on the mounatain.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At:
Pinnacle Road, Pinnacle Rd, Wellington Park TAS 7054, Australia
We then ascend through increasingly good views of Hobart.
We make a stop at the Chalet to behold the colourful and resilient snow gums, flowering banksia trees, a waterfall, the unique dolerite hut and views of Hobart. David your Guide has studied botany, geology and water resources at a local university in Hobart and is well able to explain this unique mountain environment. He has experienced this mountain since young and has many stories of the mountain to share.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Mount Wellington, Pinnacle Road, Hobart, Tasmania Australia
Now above the tree line the wheels again do the climbing and you do the viewing, with a scenic drive to the summit. Up here the views only get better, now including some of the mountains of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. We get to have free time to take in stunning views from the Hobart and South West Wilderness viewing platforms, see unique Tasmanian alpine vegetation and rock formations. 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 short walks
- 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
- Most travellers can participate
- The remaining duration will be for transportation from meeting and pick-up to first attractions, then travel time form attractions to attractions
- Infant & child seats available with 24-hour notice
- 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 Mt Wellington Afternoon Small Group Driving Tour in Tasmania, Australia. This half-day tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Cascade Gardens
Then we explore the classic Cascade Gardens with one of the best collections of Rhododendron is Australia, its graceful trees and lawns and the Hobart RIvulet. We also get to view the historic Cascade brewry building from 1824 and Mt Wellington towering over us.
Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
We will make a brief stop to view the outside of the historic Female Factory convict site from 1835 and have a breif sharing. We will also view the Hobart rivulet which flows down from Mount Wellington where platypus have been sighted.
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. We will also take a short stroll to the Springs lookout where we can take in the view including Hobart, The Tasman Bridge, Bruny Island, the mouth of the Derwent River and The Tasman Peninsula. We will then take a short drive to the site of the former Springs Hotel and share some history and discuss some pioneering weather forecasting on the mounatain.
Pinnacle Road
We then ascend through increasingly good views of Hobart. We make a stop at the Chalet to behold the colourful and resilient snow gums, flowering banksia trees, a waterfall, the unique dolerite hut and views of Hobart. David your Guide has studied botany, geology and water resources at a local university in Hobart and is well able to explain this unique mountain environment. He has experienced this mountain since young and has many stories of the mountain to share.
Mount Wellington
Now above the tree line the wheels again do the climbing and you do the viewing, with a scenic drive to the summit. Up here the views only get better, now including some of the mountains of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. We get to have free time to take in stunning views from the Hobart and South West Wilderness viewing platforms, see unique Tasmanian alpine vegetation and rock formations. 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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