kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus - One Way Tour
Description
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus is the official shuttle bus for kunanyi / Mount Wellington. There's multiple daily departures from Hobart's waterfront to the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington. This is a great flexible tour option for bushwalkers and mountain bike riders. Take our shuttle bus to the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington, 1270 metres above Hobart. Enjoy spectacular views over southern Tasmania from the observation shelter and lookouts. Then make your own return journey to Hobart. It’s a rewarding 3 hour walk on well-marked tracks through Wellington Park. Or bring your own bike for an exhilarating 1 hour bike ride with magnificent views along the way. Enjoy informative local guided commentary about the history and wildlife of Hobart’s beloved kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Experience a surprisingly diverse landscape, from shaded fern gullies to tall eucalypt forests and alpine boulder fields. Explore the mountain at your own pace.
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Itinerary
Take our shuttle bus to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington, 1270 metres above Hobart. Take in the spectacular views over Hobart and the east coast, and to the west, looking over the World Heritage Area of Southern Tasmania. Then make your own return journey to Hobart. It’s a rewarding 3 hour walk or a 1 hour bike ride back down the mountain with magnificent views along the way. The summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington features a sheltered observation area with interpretive signage, multiple lookouts and toilets, including disabled access toilets.
The North-South Track is a popular route for mountain bikers, linking to the Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park in Hobart’s northern suburbs. On your bike ride down mountain, stop at The Springs to start the North-South Track.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(67)
Really enjoyed this trip. We were fortunate with clear and bright weather, but the Guide, Paul, was excellent with good advice and clear details about the environment, history and details about Kunanyi. It's a quick 2.5 hour tour, so excellent if you have limited time, but it can also facilitate some lovely hikes around the mountain of you have more time. Thoroughly recommend.
Tony was a great Tour Host. Wealth of knowledge. Even liked his ‘Dad’ jokes. Highly recommend! Unfortunately our view was not the best due to cloud cover. But we enjoyed it nonetheless. The waterfalls on the way up the mountain were amazing.
Hello Sam H. Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour with Tony and appreciated his wealth of knowledge — and of course his “Dad” jokes as well! While the mountain weather didn’t provide the usual panoramic views on this occasion, we’re so pleased to hear you still enjoyed the experience. The waterfalls and changing conditions on kunanyi / Mt Wellington can create a spectacular atmosphere of their own. Thank you for your recommendation and kind feedback. We hope to welcome you aboard again for another mountain adventure in the future. Many thanks. Kind regards. Fiona. Tour Manager
Our guide/driver was the full of life Paul. He made the loading and unloading of my bike easy. He has an absolute wealth of knowledge of all things Hobart and mt Wellington. His stories were engaging, and I thoroughly enjoyed the trip up to the top. I rode back down to the Brooke St pier, easily and with comfort. Riding your bike gives you even more opportunities to see what Paul had been describing. Would do this tour again in a heartbeat.
Hello Sandra R. Thank you for your fantastic review. We’re delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable experience with Paul on your Mt Wellington tour. Paul’s enthusiasm, local knowledge, and storytelling certainly make for a memorable journey, and we’re so pleased he was able to assist with loading and unloading your bike to make the experience smooth and comfortable for you. Riding back down the mountain sounds like an incredible way to experience the scenery and connect even more with the stories and locations shared during the tour. We’re thrilled to hear you would do the tour again in a heartbeat. Thank you again for your wonderful feedback, the fantastic photos you shared with us. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure in the near future. Many thanks. Kind regards. Fiona. Tour Manager
The best choice to visit MT. Wellington. I booked a one way ticket to take my way back for a bush walk. The bus driver in his function as guide explained a lot about Hobart and Tasmania in general during the bus drive upwards and recommended the best and viewful tracks downhill. For me, the price ist absolutely ok for the transportation and guide.
Dear Robert B, Thank you for your great 5-star review! We’re so glad you enjoyed using the bus to reach the summit of Kunanyi/Mt Wellington and then make your way back down with a bushwalk — that's a really great way to experience the mountain. It’s wonderful to hear the driver’s commentary about Hobart and Tasmania added to the journey, and that the track recommendations were helpful for your walk down. We also really appreciate your comments about the value of the tour. Thanks for travelling with us and we hope to see you again! Kind regards, Bianca C. Guest Relations Manager
Driver was reliable and helpful in giving info on how to comeback to the city as I chose to trek the way back. Sorry I don't remember his name (2pm bus on jan 18)
Dear Lorenzo C, Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re glad to hear the driver was helpful and made sure you had the information you needed for your trek back into the city. Thanks for mentioning the 2pm service on the 18th of January — that was David, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him. We appreciate you travelling with us! Kind regards, Bianca C. Guest Relations Manager
Most enjoyable and interesting trip. Our Driver Greg gave a good commentary and did a few extra things to enhance the experience.
Dear Coastal694980, Thanks for sharing your feedback and leaving this awesome 5-star review. It’s great to hear you had an enjoyable and interesting trip, and that Greg’s commentary and those little extra touches helped make the experience even better. We appreciate you travelling with us and hope to welcome you on board again next time you’re in Hobart. Kind regards, Bianca C. Guest Relations Manager
Good service at a good price. The driver was really friendly and gave us the information we requested. Bus was comfortable
Dear Greg B, Thanks for you great 5-star review. It’s awesome to hear you found the service good value and enjoyed a comfortable ride. We’re also glad your driver was friendly and able to provide the information you were looking for. Really appreciate you joining us. Kind regards, Bianca C. Guest Relations Manager
If there were only more stars to give!. Well worth the trip up. Our driver/guide Christian was the epitome of guides. He was friendly, professional, amusing and well versed in the history of the mountain. While sharing that history, he also shared personal stories of his own which made us feel more like friends than guests. Now for the mountain.....take a jacket, take gloves, beanies, enclosed shoes, whatever you can do to protect yourself from the almost Arctic conditions 😂. Put this on your list if you come to Hobart, you won't regret it.
Dear Sharon L, Thank you for such a wonderful 5-star review. It’s fantastic to hear how much you enjoyed the tour, and Christian will be thrilled by your kind words. He really does bring a special mix of history, humour and personal storytelling that helps everyone feel comfortable and welcome. Your tips about the mountain conditions are spot on — even on calm days, Kunanyi/Mt Wellington can feel icy, so packing those extra layers is always a good call. We’re so pleased the experience was memorable and worthy of “more stars.” Thanks again for the recommendation and for joining us on the mountain we hope to see you again when you are next in Hobart! Kind regards, Bianca C. Guest Relations Manager
Fabulous walk back down using footpaths as directed by bus driver. Very varied. Could be tough if you find uneven surfaces difficult.
Dear Julia_N, Thanks for sharing your awesome feedback! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the walk back down — the routes from the mountain can be really varied and a nice way to see a different side of the landscape. Our drivers always try to give clear guidance so people feel confident choosing the path that suits them best. You’re absolutely right that some sections can be a bit uneven, so we appreciate you mentioning that for others considering the walk. Kind regards, Bianca C. Guest Relations Manager
We loved it! Beautiful views from the top, very scenic ride up, and very friendly and knowledgeable driver. Great way to explore the mountain, taking a bus up and hiking down. Many well marked trails, with cool cafes along the way. If in Hobart and like hiking, definitely do it!
Dear Tomislav B, Thanks so much for your awesome 5-star review! We are really glad you enjoyed the trip and the driver’s commentary — sounds like you made the most of the experience by hiking down too. The trails on Kunanyi / Mt Wellington are such a great way to take in the scenery. It’s great to hear you’d recommend our tour to other hikers visiting Hobart! Thank you so much for travelling with us and we hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Bianca C. Guest Relations Manager
