Overview
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50 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Mount Wellington
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.
Options
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus - One Way Tour
What‘s Included
Informative local guide commentary
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Access to Wellington Park and the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington
Complimentary Wellington Park bushwalking map
Bike freight ($10 per bike)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bike hire
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour
V4145IJsamh,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tony 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.
Tour up, ride down
N7787TRsandrar,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 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.
Great experiance with Explorer Bus up- and for a walk down-hill.
Robert B,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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.
Mt. Wellington Summit
J7777JDlorenzoc,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Driver 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)
Interesting and worthwhile bus trip
Coastal694980,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Most enjoyable and interesting trip. Our Driver Greg gave a good commentary and did a few extra things to enhance the experience.
Good service
GregB3653,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good service at a good price. The driver was really friendly and gave us the information we requested. Bus was comfortable
Best outing in Hobart yet!
sharonlC3663ZB,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If 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.
One way bus
Julia N,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous walk back down using footpaths as directed by bus driver. Very varied. Could be tough if you find uneven surfaces difficult.
Great views, scenic ride, and very friendly and knowledgeable staff
TomBa87,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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!
Best day tour!
Dream43403656601,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing service at a very reasonable cost. Best day tour provider. Travelled with friends and this was our first time in Tasmania
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