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.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus - One Way Tour lasts about 50 min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $25 per person for this Hobart experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:30 PM.
Children aged 6–16 pay from $14, adults from $25. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The bus stop is located opposite the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (outside the Hydro Tasmania building). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 27 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 73 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus.
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Affordable ride to the mountain! Helpful driver and provided guides along the way!!!
Thank you, Zac, for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re so pleased you found the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus an affordable and convenient way to get up the mountain. It’s great to hear our driver was helpful and that you enjoyed the information and guidance along the way. Thanks for travelling with us! Many thanks. Kind regards. Fiona. Tour Manager
It was an amazing experience, our bus driver was super friendly and told us a lot about Mount Wellington and the area around it. I was walking back down from the top and he recommended to me the best track and gave me some other tips.
Hello Lara B, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience exploring kunanyi/Mt Wellington. It’s fantastic to know that your driver’s local knowledge and trail recommendations helped make your visit even more enjoyable. We love helping our passengers make the most of their time on the mountain. Thanks again for joining us! Many thanks. Kind regards. Fiona Tour Manager
This was a fantastic tour; entertaining and very informative. Greg, our guide and driver, really went out of his way to keep us updated on what we were seeing. He is very knowledgeable about Hobart and wider Tasmania. He was also very funny. We felt like we were in good hands. The only thing wrong was that we didn't allow enough time to get off and explore each stop as there is so much to see and do. More for our next trip to Hobart.
Hello Steph M, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Greg made the journey both informative and entertaining. It’s lovely to hear you felt in good hands and enjoyed his local knowledge and humour. And it sounds like you’ve discovered a great reason to return to Hobart — there’s always more to see and explore on the mountain! We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Greg. Many thanks. Kind regards. Fiona. Tour Manager
Loved this trip to mount Wellington. Our guide Paul was excellent very knowledgeable and also told us a few “dad jokes”. The weather at the top was cold and windy but exhilarating. I would definitely recommend this one if you are visiting Hobart.
Hello Susan J, Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review. We’re delighted you loved your trip to kunanyi/Mt Wellington and enjoyed the experience with Paul. It’s great to hear that his knowledge and dad jokes added to the journey! The conditions at the summit can certainly be cold and windy, but that’s all part of the unique kunanyi/Mt Wellington experience. Thank you for recommending the tour to visitors to Hobart. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on board again soon. Many thanks. Kind regards, Fiona Tour Manager
Amazing trip ...I will remember it forever, we saw so much snow.....thankyou
Hello Leslie L, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review and for sharing your beautiful photos! We're delighted to hear you had such a memorable experience on kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Your photos perfectly capture how special a visit to the mountain can be, and we're so pleased you chose to share them with other travellers. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back on board for another adventure the next time you're in Hobart! Many thanks. Kind regards, Fiona Tour Manager
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.
Hello Joanne J. Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your trip and were treated to such beautiful, clear weather on the mountain. Thank you for sharing your fantastic photo of the view you had from the summit! It's wonderful to know that Paul helped make your experience so memorable with his informative commentary and insights into the environment, history and stories of kunanyi / Mount Wellington. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to him. We're also pleased you found the tour to be a great option for both visitors with limited time and those wanting to spend longer exploring the mountain's walking tracks. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure the next time you're in Tasmania! Many thanks. Kind regards, Fiona Tour Manager
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
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus - One Way Tour | 50 min | 4.9 (73) | $25 | |
 kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours) | 2h 30min | 4.9 (1,400) | $39 | View |
 kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus | 2 days | 4.8 (292) | $67 | View |
 kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour and MONA Admission | 7h 30min | 4.5 (74) | $108 | View |
 kunanyi/Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Tour from Hobart | 2h 45min | 4.6 (87) | $46 | View |
 Half Day kunanyi/Mt Wellington and Cascade Female Factory | 3h 30min | 4.8 (23) | $75 | View |
 Richmond Village And Kunanyi and Mt Wellington Combo Tour | 7 hours | 4.8 (4) | $78 | View |