kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus - One Way Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

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.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus - One Way Tour

Reviews

4.87

61 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Good service
GregB3653,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Good 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
5.00
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.
One way bus
Julia N,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fabulous 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
5.00
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!
Best day tour!
Dream43403656601,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing service at a very reasonable cost. Best day tour provider. Travelled with friends and this was our first time in Tasmania
Excellent x mt Wellington
long81,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great idea to get on the bus and go down to the valley returning to Hobart x one of the various mountain routes, maybe stopping x a couple of beers at Cascade Brewery
Mount Wellington Drive
jamesmV7083MG,
May 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mount Wellington was amazing, the drive was absolutely seamless. Our driver Tony was fabulous, he gave us a very detailed description of Tasmania! Thank you!
Mt Wellington
Cocktailandrocktail,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful guide Greg ,he was so knowledgeable. We had a wonderful day on the Mountain ,the views were amazing . So easy to use the bus and great timetable.
Interesting ride to Mount Wellington
martinaP4863XF,
Feb 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Of course, you can't choose the weather and Mount Wellington is statistically in the clouds most of the time. But the bus ride up Mount Wellington is very entertaining, especially because of the driver. They explain the history of Tasmania and the infrastructure that was mostly built by British prisoners. They also stop for exciting encounters on the open road. We saw a Black Tiger Snake and an Echidna - very exciting.
All in all - good!
Quest60530130345,
Feb 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
It was a very nice experience. Of course also because of the nice weather! The bus driver was friendly and funny and told a lot of stories about the mountain and the area. But I wish those guides would consider more, that not every guest is native English speaking! So slow down the talking, and don’t expect everyone to understand jokes. The bus was on time, but they didn’t provide me with a map in the bus, as promised in the confirming mail. The route downwards to Fern Tree was easy to find, though!