kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus is the official shuttle bus for kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Join us as we travel 1270 metres above sea level to experience spectacular views over Hobart and southern Tasmania. The 2.5 hr return tour includes 30 minutes to take in the views from the lookouts and observation shelter at the summit. Buses depart daily from Hobart’s waterfront.
OR, if you’re looking for a little more adventure, you have the option to hop-on and hop-off at 5 Wellington Park bus stops where you’ll find a variety of alpine walking tracks to explore. Enjoy kunanyi / Mount Wellington at your own pace, then hop-on a later bus to return to Hobart.
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus is the only tour company with exclusive access to kunanyi / Mount Wellington when Pinnacle Road is closed due to snow.
Tour includes informative local guide commentary and a complimentary bushwalking map. Bus pass valid all day.
Buses are wheelchair accessible and can carry mountain bikes.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please check the weather before you go and dress to the conditions.
What To Expect
Fern Tree Playground
Optional hop-off at Fern Tree Park bus stop. A sheltered grassy area with toilets, picnic areas, wood-fired barbeques and children’s play equipment. The starting point for shaded walks through fern gullies and alongside bubbling streams. Take the Pipeline Track to Silver Falls (40-min return), which follows the route of the water pipeline supplying some of Hobart’s water. A short, easy walk, also suitable for mountain bikes. Visit Fern Tree Tavern for lunch, coffee and cake or a refreshing cold beverage. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
Optional hop-off at The Springs bus stop. A level picnic area with toilets, picnic tables, gas-fired barbeques and the starting point for a range of walking tracks and mountain bike trails on the eastern foothills of kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Take the Lenah Valley Track to Sphinx Rock (45-min return), great views of the Organ Pipes above and Hobart and the River Derwent below. A short, easy walk through eucalypt forest to the impressive sandstone rock platform of Sphinx Rock (caution: 10 metre cliff drop). Visit Lost Freight Cafe for hot drinks, light meals and snacks. Open 7 days.
Options
kunanyi/Mount Wellington
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Informative local guide commentary
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass, valid all-day
Air-conditioned vehicle
Access to Wellington Park and the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington
Complimentary Wellington Park bushwalking map
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bike freight ($10 per bike)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,335 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting and entertaining
Odyssey49473236688,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul the driver led an excellent tour, giving interesting commentary and showing us out of the way places. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Drive up Mt Wellington tour
capepat36,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great driver. Very informative. Best way to enjoy the Mt Wellington experience, without doing the driving up the mountain.
Mt Wellington
beva427,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great morning on the mountain. The weather held out for us, just a bit chilly. Our driver (Tony) was amazing, his knowledge of Hobart and the mountain was great. Maybe his jokes need some work….. This was my first trip up the mountain and he definitely made it an experience I won’t forget.
Mount Wellington
sahp2026,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Quite good experience. Tour guide help to take photo as well.
Great bus tour
xyahm,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The bus driver was great and told us lots of information about Hobart and mt Wellington.
Knowledgeable driver
Caityk94,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The bus driver was a great tour guide. He had very interesting facts about the area. He drove very safely even though there was lost of other inexperienced drivers on the small road.
Couldn’t See Anything
amycN8233ON,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We visited Mount Wellington on 2 June, but unfortunately the weather was very poor that day. Visibility at the summit was almost zero, and we could not see any of the views that the mountain is famous for. The entire lookout was covered by cloud and fog, so looking down from the top was impossible. I understand that the weather is beyond anyone’s control, but the experience felt disappointing given the time and cost involved in getting there.
Fun times!
Quentin C,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tom was a great bus driver and tour guide. Super nice and funny. We would recommend this short trip for everyone visiting Hobart.
Wellington nice views
karimbP7666JG,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00great driver respectful and smooth driving
Great!!
Marymaryme18,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very good and comfortable and great tour guide
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