Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour
Overview
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This combined ticket gives you access to two of Hobart’s most iconic sightseeing tours – kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus and Red Decker City Loop Tour!
Starting with the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus, you'll travel 1270 metres above sea level, experience spectacular views over Hobart and beyond. The 2-hour return trip includes 30-minutes to explore the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington. If you’re looking for a little more adventure, you also have the option to hop-on and hop-off at multiple bus stops where you’ll find a wide range of bushwalking tracks to explore.
Return to the city and join the official sightseeing tour of Hobart. Hop-on and experience stunning 360 degree views of Hobart from the top deck of our open-top double-decker buses. Stay onboard to complete the full 90 minute tour or hop-on, hop-off at any of the 20 convenient stops around the city.
Includes a 48hr Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Ticket and a kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass (valid all day).
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
What To Expect
Duration:2 hours 15 minutes
Operating Schedule:Buses depart daily from the opposite the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre at 4 Elizabeth Street in Hobart (outside Hydro Tasmania building). Summer timetable (October - April) buses depart at 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm and 3.30pm. Winter timetable (May - September) buses depart at 9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm & 2pm
Pick-up point, 10 minutes prior to departure.
Outside Hydro Tasmania building.
Fern Tree Park bus stop.
The Springs bus stop.
The Chalet bus stop.
Big Bend bus stop.
The Pinnacle bus stop.
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:Buses depart daily from the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre on the corner of Elizabeth and Davey Streets in Hobart. Summer timetable(October- April) buses depart every hour from 9.00am - 3.00pm and finish at 4.30pm. Winter timetable (May - September) buses depart every hour from 10.00am - 3.00pm and finish at 4.30pm.
Start and finish of the 90 minute city loop
Outside the main entrance of Princes Wharf No.1
Outside CSIRO
Corner of Hampden Rd and Colville St
Near Cromwell St intersection
Near Sandy Bay Rd
Outside main entrance
Corner of Sandy Bay Rd and Queen St
Corner of Cascade Rd and McRobies Rd
Corner of Macquarie St and Weld St
Near Barrack St intersection
Near Murray St intersection
Corner of Brisbane St and Campbell St
Corner of Brooker Hwy and Liverpool Street (opposite ABC building)
Outside main entrance
Corner of Davey St and Hunter St
Options
kunanyi/Mount Wellington
What‘s Included
A complimentary copy of Red Decker's The Official Sightseeing Guide to Hobart
WiFi on board
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass, valid all day (English commentary)
Air-conditioned vehicle
48-hour Red Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Ticket
Complimentary Wellington Park bushwalking map
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Entrance fees
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
47 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mt Wellington
Vicky A,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Mt Wellington was good, I visited on a day where there was fog, so it was good to experience the view when the fog lifted.Christian the bus driver was wonderful trying to make it a fun trip.
Wouldn’t do it again
lynnmM6334LU,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Sorry, have to give a f thumbs down. 4 of us booked, as Tassie locals, to do something a little different. One of us is frail and cannot walk very far. Booked and paid and confirmed that we could get on, and get back off at the Casino, but when we boarded, the driver said there wasnt seating available and there were already a few standing. We managed to secure a seat for our 84 yr old. Off to Cascade for lunch in the sun, and only able to get the bus again at 1.40, straight to the botanical gardens for a coffee and back on the bus at 3.15. We were told back at the Information centre in Davey Street that the bus didnt go back to the casino.!! Had to book a cab .. only to be told half hr later that there wasnt seating available any taxis available! We eventually hailed down a passing cab. NOT good that between the 4 of us, we'd paid $180 for a very brief journey, not enough seats, the vehicle motor noise was too loud to hear the commentary, and a very stressful ending. Maybe a tourist is happy with that, but as locals, we just think, "what a rip off"
Nice trip marred by prattle from driver
Sightseer690096,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Nice trip. Great view. Driver Tony seemed competent and co-ordinated skilfully with other traffic on a steep and narrow route. Positive experience much lessened, however, by driver’s commentary. Too much. Too many Christmas Cracker-standard puns, too much juvenile talk about the laddish joys of drinking alcohol. Too much talk altogether.
This was excellent and Tony was extremely good and entertaining!
robhV2079EV,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was excellent! Tony was superb at his job and very knowledgeable. Extremely entertaining and made the whole experience very good!
Check the time of the...
Christopher S,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Check the time of the Mount Wellington tour. The tour was good but the bus was cramped. Drivers were good and very knowledgeable.
Not Bad
Robyn H,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Mount Wellington fantastic, for me a little longer preferred. Cascades and botanical gardens enjoyable BUT trying to find some bus stops HARD, you waste time miss a bus and need to wait an hour and then last bus from Tourist centre 3pm, frustrating (I am sure stop M does not exist). A good way to get around without a car
Hobart highlights
Philip Cools,Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00To start the tour, we drove up to mt Wellington in a small bus with Suzie as our driver. What a funny and lovely lady! As it was quite foggy that morning, the views from the peak were not great but that didn't kill the fun. Afterwards, we hopped onto the open bus for a city tour which has about 20 stops.
Worth doing
Christine G,Dec 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great driver commentary, not great for those who suffer motion sickness as very narrow road. Great view from top, could do with a cafe at summitt.
Good way to see the town
Patricia M,Oct 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00The history of the town was interesting. The sights memorable however the only way to get decent photos was to get on and off, which was difficult due to weather constraints.
Great morning out
Margaret P,Apr 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our bus driver Greg was fantastic with his history of the area, keeping us so well informed. It was zero degrees at Mt Wellington but Greg kept the bus warm for us. This area was such a wonderful place to be and see the magnificent scenery that was ever changing. Highly recommend not to miss this one.
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