• Fern Tree Playground - Option to disembark at Fern Tree Park bus stop.

This area offers a sheltered grassy space with restrooms, picnic spots, wood-fired barbecues, and children’s play equipment. It serves as the starting point for shaded walks through fern gullies and along bubbling streams.

Follow the Pipeline Track to Silver Falls (40-minute round trip), tracing the path of the water pipeline that supplies some of Hobart’s water. This is a short, easy walk, also suitable for mountain biking.

Stop by Fern Tree Tavern for lunch, coffee, cake, or a refreshing cold drink. Open from Tuesday to Sunday.

• The Springs Wellington Park - Option to disembark at The Springs bus stop.

This is a level picnic area equipped with restrooms, picnic tables, gas-fired barbecues, and serves as the starting point for various walking tracks and mountain bike trails on the eastern slopes of kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

Take the Lenah Valley Track to Sphinx Rock (45-minute round trip) for stunning views of the Organ Pipes above, and Hobart and the River Derwent below. This is a short, easy walk through eucalypt forest leading to the impressive sandstone rock platform of Sphinx Rock (caution: 10-meter cliff drop).

Visit Lost Freight Cafe for hot drinks, light meals, and snacks. Open daily.

• Organ Pipes Circuit Trail - Option to disembark at The Springs or The Chalet bus stops.

The Organ Pipes Walk (3-hour round trip) is one of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks. This challenging walk follows the mountain’s contour around the base of the 120-meter-high dolerite columns of the Organ Pipes to The Chalet. Rock climbers can often be seen in action. The views are spectacular.

Walk uphill on well-marked tracks from The Springs to The Chalet, or downhill from The Chalet to The Springs (1.5-hour one-way).

• Mount Wellington - Travel to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington, 1270 meters above Hobart. Enjoy 30 minutes to take in the breathtaking views over Hobart and the east coast, and to the west, overlooking the World Heritage Area of Southern Tasmania.

The summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington features a sheltered observation area with interpretive signage, multiple lookouts, and restrooms, including accessible facilities.

Take the Zig Zag Track across the plateau to a lookout (20-minute round trip), offering expansive views of Tasmania’s alpine environment. This is a short, easy walk.

Embark on a short, challenging walk downhill on the steep stepped Zig Zag Track and Pinnacle Track to The Springs (1.5-hour one-way). Enjoy great views of the Organ Pipes, Hobart, and the River Derwent below. Catch a later bus at The Springs to return to Hobart.

Hop-on and hop-off the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus to explore a variety of short alpine walks and mountain bike trails on the mountain. Bus stops include Fern Tree Park, The Springs, The Chalet, and Big Bend.

• 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

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Bike freight ($10 per bike)

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus is the official shuttle bus for kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Join us as we travel 1270 metres above sea level to experience spectacular views over Hobart and southern Tasmania. The 2.5 hr return tour includes 30 minutes to take in the views from the lookouts and observation shelter at the summit. Buses depart daily from Hobart’s waterfront.

OR, if you’re looking for a little more adventure, you have the option to hop-on and hop-off at 5 Wellington Park bus stops where you’ll find a variety of alpine walking tracks to explore. Enjoy kunanyi / Mount Wellington at your own pace, then hop-on a later bus to return to Hobart.

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus is the only tour company with exclusive access to kunanyi / Mount Wellington when Pinnacle Road is closed due to snow.

Tour includes informative local guide commentary and a complimentary bushwalking map. Bus pass valid all day.

Buses are wheelchair accessible and can carry mountain bikes.

• Operates in all weather conditions, please check the weather before you go and dress to the conditions.

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