• Hobart - As we journey through Hobart and South Hobart, we highlight some of the historic buildings and share fascinating aspects of its history.
• Fern Tree - While passing through Fern Tree, we admire the tall ferns and lush, cool climate gardens, sharing some of its intriguing stories.
• The Springs Wellington Park - Here, we marvel at the spectacular cliffs and summit of Mount Wellington and have the opportunity to enjoy a hot drink at the Lost Freight Cafe halfway up the mountain.
• Organ Pipes Track - We drive up through the tree line to the chalet, a stone hut 1000m above sea level, and begin walking the gently graded Organ Pipes Track. Here, we encounter vibrant snow gums, towering dolerite cliffs, and boulder fields, along with stunning views of Hobart and its surroundings.

Additionally, David, your guide, will bring the area to life with his university-level knowledge of botany and geology, along with his family connections to the pioneer hikers and their firsthand stories.

• Pinnacle Road - We then ascend through increasingly impressive views of Hobart to the summit of Mt Wellington. We observe colorful snow gums, subalpine vegetation, and wildflowers.
• Mount Wellington - At this elevation, the views become even more spectacular, now including some of the mountains of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. We take a short walk to the trig point, reaching the highest point and pausing to absorb the breathtaking vista. David will recall his first journey from the city to this summit at 18 years old, which took him 5 hours.

• We then have free time to explore and photograph from the Hobart and South West Wilderness viewing platforms. Up close, we observe unique Tasmanian alpine vegetation and rock pillars. At the summit, you will be filled with awe, immersed in an ocean of natural beauty with no limits in sight.

• University-trained local guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Sound system in the bus
• Stunning lookouts, great for photography
• Easy guided nature walk

• Tea and coffee

Start with a 25minute scenic drive to the Chalet before walking the easy graded Organ Pipes Track (90 minutes). Take in the towering cliffs, snow gums and panoramic views of Hobart and surrounds. You will have a Local guide with a university level understanding of the mountain who knew the early hiking pioneers and can tell their stories. Then it’s time to drive to the summit. On the arrival of the mountain top, there is 35minute walk and scramble onto the trig point, an easy stroll to lookouts for amazing views of much of Tasmania. Also have a close up look at the unique alpine vegetation and geology. Then more remarkable views on the 35minute drive back to Hobart.

• Tour duration include travel time

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