Mt Wellington Tour from Hobart: Experience Alpine Beauty and Historical Sites
4.5
56 Ratings
Hobart
Experience the alpine beauty and historical sites of Mt Wellington on this fully escorted tour from Hobart. Enjoy panoramic views, visit the Observatory and Gardens, and learn about the Female Convict prison.
Duration:
2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mount Wellington - Witness amazing views of Hobart and surrounds from the summit. On our descent from the mountain enjoy a short easy walk around the amazing Exhibition Gardens at the midway point “The Springs” There’s also time to purchase a hot drink.
- Cascades Female Factory Historic Site - View the remains of Australia’s most significant historical sites for women, the Female Factory was the female equivalent of Port Arthur and was used to hold both women and children throughout the 1820’s. It was a terrible place with only the most basic of facilities. Some ruins of the original building and walls still exist.
- Mount Wellington - Join our escorted short tour of the Observatory on the summit of Mt Wellington and a self guided tour to the Western Wilderness Lookout to view one of the last true wilderness areas on the planet!
- Cascade Gardens - Visit one of Hobart City’s classic gardens The Cascade Gardens which lies against the Hobart Rivulet near the historic Cascade Brewery.
What's Included
- English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned transport
- Informative commentary en route to Mount Wellington
- Hotel pickup service
What's Not Included
- Food and drink
- Hotel drop off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the scenic splendour of Hobart from Mount Wellington’s pinnacle on this morning excursion. Revel in sweeping vistas of Hobart and the Derwent River.
Our custom-created kunanyi/Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience ensures the finest interaction with the Mountain. The sightseeing on a bright day is breathtaking. During the winter season, there might be an opportunity for some snow fun.
This escorted expedition traverses different ecosystems and offers an encounter with an alpine landscape. Participate in our specialized tour of the Observatory, the exhibit Gardens, and relish the chance to absorb the views from the Western Wilderness viewing deck, one of the few remaining genuine wilderness locales globally.
While coming down from the mountain, we make a quick stop at the Cascade Gardens and observe the remnants of the women’s penal establishment - The Female Factory.
Location
Mona Brooke Ferry Terminal
Franklin Wharf
Brooke St Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf TAS. Please check-in at our Day Tours desk inside the pier building.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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408karenn
Mar 17, 2024
Loved Richmond and Mt. Wellington - Evan (rhymes with Heaven) drove our bus to Mt. Wellington, Richmond, and several other sites. He was funny, knowledgeable, and nice. We stopped for hot chocolate at a little eatery and went to an overlook, we thoroughly enjoyed Richmond, and would book this tour again in a heartbeat!
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Robert_l
Mar 11, 2024
Great tip up the hill - We had a fantastic trip. Darrell the bus driver/ tour guide was excellent. The views from the top are breathtaking & ell worth the money.
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Leanne_t
Mar 6, 2024
Great half day tour. - We did this experience with a group of Intellectually Disabled adults, and we couldn't believe it when we saw snow on Mt.Wellington. Many of them had never seen snow, which was very exciting. It was only a half day tour, so we saw a few of the Hobart sights, but it left our afternoon free, and we had time to go to Mawson's Hut.
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474keng
Feb 19, 2024
Brilliant Tour . - Fantastic tour Phil the coach driver was brilliant ,information Guru ,he knew everything you could possibly ask not only on our destination but Tasmania in general .Very enjoyable tour and Phil just topped it off.Recommend this tour, Ken & Cath
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Mary_p
Feb 7, 2024
What a pretty country.i wish to say thank you to Evan the bus driver. - Of course mount Wellington.the scenery was breathtaking the hilly roads reminded me of west cork.one of the prettiest places with such a dark history
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Bobg1232016
Feb 4, 2024
Excellent 2-3 hour tour of kunanyi/Mt Wellington, The Springs Wellington Park and Cascade Brewery Gardens - We were in a small group of 13, tour left on time, driver very friendly and very knowledgeable. He gave us plenty of time at each stop and options to stay on the bus if the walking was too much for some
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Eden_p
Jan 18, 2024
Great if you're on a short trip - Mark was great. He took care to stop at a few extra lookouts in case the visibility wasn't great, but we lucked out! Perfect if you have a short time in hobart
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Jasminder_k
Jan 13, 2024
Great experience and stunning views! - Was great to fit in a quick tour in the morning and Mt Wellington is so beautiful. I would highly recommend this tour. Lovely experience.
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Karin_s
Jan 8, 2024
Too little time - The start of the tour was a bit confusing.
We were on a cruise ship and there was no clear information about the pickup point. We had to ask several people.
In the end, we left later than scheduled, and I felt like the driver tried to make up for lost time and I felt rushed at the different stops. We were fortunate in the weather and there were moments of clear skies to enjoy the fabulous view.
Unfortunately, we were only allowed 15 minutes at the top which had to include a trip to the bathroom.. on the way down we had a brief stop at the brewery, but again we were only allowed a brief stop to take a picture. I I felt, that none of this was the driver’s fault. He was in frequent contact with the organizers and was told he had another group he had to get back for.
In light of all that, the tour was disappointing.
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Nikolina_a
Feb 3, 2024
Amazing place, the experience not so much - The view was amazing but the Driver was not friendly at all and we could not hear anything he was saying at the back.
Would do the tour again but not with the same driver
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