Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus: Scenic 2-Hour Return Tour with Optional Walking Tracks
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795 Ratings
Hobart
Explore the stunning kunanyi/Mt Wellington with the scenic 2-hour return tour on the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus. Optional walking tracks available. Book now!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Fern Tree Playground - Optional hop-off at Fern Tree Park bus stop.

A sheltered grassy area with toilets, picnic areas, wood-fired barbeques and children’s play equipment. The starting point for shaded walks through fern gullies and alongside bubbling streams.

Take the Pipeline Track to Silver Falls (40-min return), which follows the route of the water pipeline supplying some of Hobart’s water. A short, easy walk, also suitable for mountain bikes.

Visit Fern Tree Tavern for lunch, coffee and cake or a refreshing cold beverage. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Informative local guide commentary
  • kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass, valid all-day
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Access to Wellington Park and the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington
  • Complimentary Wellington Park bushwalking map
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bike freight ($10 per bike)
Additional Information

The kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus is the exclusive shuttle service for kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Come with us as we ascend 1270 metres above sea level to witness stunning vistas of Hobart and southern Tasmania. This round trip of 2 hours includes a 30-minute hiatus to soak in the views from the observatories at the peak. Buses leave daily from Hobart’s waterfront.

For those in search of a bit more excitement, there’s the option to get on and off the bus at 5 designated stops in Wellington Park where a range of highland walkways await your discovery. Take your time exploring kunanyi / Mount Wellington, then catch a later bus back to Hobart.

As the sole tour company allowed on kunanyi / Mount Wellington whenever Pinnacle Road is shut due to snow, the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus offers an exclusive service.

The tour also includes engaging commentary from our local guides and a free map for bushwalking. Your bus ticket is valid for the entire day.

Our buses are accommodative for wheelchairs and equipped to transport mountain bikes.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please check the weather before you go and dress to the conditions.
Location
Hydro Tasmania Building
Elizabeth Street
The bus stop is located opposite the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (outside Hydro Tasmania building).
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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R9483kgandrewr
Apr 25, 2024
Excellent tour. Value for money, professional, safe & friendly. What a view! - Tour was excellent & 100% enhanced by our friendly, knowledgeable & very safe driver, Paul. Paul basically made the tour for us - together with the brilliant view, of course! Tour was value for money & was the best experience you can get in a limited stop-over of several hours in Hobart. We visited Hobart on a cruise ship, but booked the tour independently through the Red Decker website. Only thing I'd suggest if you're booking independently is selecting a slightly later tour start time than the expected time of arrival in port, just in case there are delays in the ship arriving/disembarking; plus of course factoring in the expected ship departure time. Again, brilliant tour & definitely worth the money! Many thanks Paul!
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Angela_l
Apr 24, 2024
A great way to experience Kunanyi/Mnt Wellington! - We had a day in Hobart on a cruise. We did the tour in the morning. So glad we did. Comfy, great guide and a great experience.
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Tassana
Apr 24, 2024
Stunning views - Ascending to Mount Wellington summit was a journey of awe and wonder. The vistas that unfolded before me were nothing short of breathtaking, leaving me in a state of pure admiration for Tasmania's majestic beauty. The friendly demeanor of our driver added an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience, as they shared insights and stories along the way. Standing atop the summit, surrounded by the vast expanse of nature's splendor, was a moment I'll treasure forever. Overall, this excursion provided an unforgettable encounter with the sublime, coupled with excellent service, making it a must-do for anyone visiting Tasmania.
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Kristyna_v
Apr 21, 2024
Great service, well... - Great service, well organized, amazing options for those who do not want to hike the whole way to the summit but want to hop on and off the bus to take shorter walks along the way.
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Linh_t
Apr 20, 2024
Great half day tour - Great return trip to Mt Wellington on comfortable bus with live commentary. Can also opt to walk down from top and catch the later bus back into town
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Sunshine65991257894
Apr 18, 2024
An easy informative trip with Ed! - Really easy to book. Our driver was Ed and we’re so glad we had him. He shared some great information of Hobart, landscapes, nature, history. He was funny and easy going, he drove really well too, smooth.
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Hamid
Apr 14, 2024
Most do activity - Great out and about activity in Hobart with lots of information provided by the tour lead. Don't miss the picturesque scenes from the mountain summit.
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Nicholas_m
Apr 14, 2024
Highly recommend! - Our tour guide was fantastic and the views were unbelievable. The option to get off the bus to walk some tracks and then return to the pick up point was well worth it.
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Viviheartstraveling
Apr 12, 2024
Wonderful tour and very nice view! - The tour was amazing, the view from Mt Kunanyi is superb! I hope I remember his name correctly, Alex was our bus driver and he's a funny guy. It was so cold up there in April, so make sure you wrap yourself up nicely. I was going to do the trekking but weather was too cold so I didn't do it at all. It was a short tour, only took 2.5 hours, so it's worth a visit.
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Graeme_k
Apr 12, 2024
Brilliant kunanyi trip - Great trip up the mountain. Our driver Greg was brilliant and somehow managed to make the rain go away. Highly recommended.
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