Mount Wellington Half Day Bus Tour

Crowned by alpine vegetation and dusted by snow in winter, kunanyi/Mt Wellington enables the visitor to glimpse the unfolding panorama of river, fields and the aquatic setting of Hobart town.

It’s one of those jaw-dropping moments in life, where you reach the top of a mountain and spread out before you is a magnificent sight. Kunanyi/Mt Wellington is definitely the place to be in awe. Once you step out of the coach, the view that surrounds you is amazing! You can see Hobart, the Derwent River and beyond. On a clear day, you can also see out to Bruny Island. After our descent from the mountain, we have a brief visit to the Cascade Gardens and the exterior of the Female Factory for an insight into the lives of the women convicts once imprisoned there.

Highlights of this tour

• Pass by Anglesea Barracks – Australia’s oldest Army facility

• Travel up Kunanyi / Mt Wellington through diverse ecosystems and a harsh alpine environment

• Admire the striking rock formations of the Organ Pipes

• At the summit, enjoy:

  • A short guided walk to the observatory

  • Panoramic views over Hobart, its suburbs, and the Derwent River

  • In winter, the chance to experience snow

• Visit the historic Cascade Brewery for photos and a stroll through the gardens

• View the exterior ruins of the Cascades Female Factory* – once a prison for women convicts – and gain insight into their lives