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Mt Wellington Afternoon Small Group Driving Tour

From$85
4 hours
Hobart, Australia

Full description

A half day Mount Wellington exploration loaded with local stories. This tour led by University-trained guide includes rich history, resilient snow gum forest, diverse rock formation and incredible panoramic views. Stopping at six sites. (10 guests max)

Included / Excluded

  • university trained local guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • sound system in the bus
  • stunning lookouts, great for photography
  • easy guided short walks
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

1

Pass by: Passing through Hobart and South Hobart we point out some of the historic buildings and share interesting aspects of its history.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Then we explore the classic Cascade Gardens with one of the best collections of Rhododendron is Australia, its graceful trees and lawns and the Hobart RIvulet. We also get to view the historic Cascade brewry building from 1824 and Mt Wellington towering over us.

Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

We will make a brief stop to view the outside of the historic Female Factory convict site from 1835 and have a breif sharing. We will also view the Hobart rivulet which flows down from Mount Wellington where platypus have been sighted.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

Pass by: Passing through Fern Tree we will see the tall ferns, lush cool climate gardens and tell some of its stories.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Here we gaze up at the spectacular cliffs and summit of Mount Wellington and can purchase a hot drink at the Lost Freight Cafe half way up the mountain. We will also take a short stroll to the Springs lookout where we can take in the view including Hobart, The Tasman Bridge, Bruny Island, the mouth of the Derwent River and The Tasman Peninsula. We will then take a short drive to the site of the former Springs Hotel and share some history and discuss some pioneering weather forecasting on the mounatain.

Duration: 50 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6

We then ascend through increasingly good views of Hobart. We make a stop at the Chalet to behold the colourful and resilient snow gums, flowering banksia trees, a waterfall, the unique dolerite hut and views of Hobart. David your Guide has studied botany, geology and water resources at a local university in Hobart and is well able to explain this unique mountain environment. He has experienced this mountain since young and has many stories of the mountain to share.

Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7

Now above the tree line the wheels again do the climbing and you do the viewing, with a scenic drive to the summit. Up here the views only get better, now including some of the mountains of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. We get to have free time to take in stunning views from the Hobart and South West Wilderness viewing platforms, see unique Tasmanian alpine vegetation and rock formations. At the summit, you will be filled with astonishment, to be launched forth into an ocean of natural goodness where you can see no limits.

Duration: 35 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • The remaining duration will be for transportation from meeting and pick-up to first attractions, then travel time form attractions to attractions
  • Infant & child seats available with 24-hour notice

Traveler reviews

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Amazing guide and perfect itinerary

There was only one review so we were a little hesitant but this was one of the best tours we have been on. David the tour guide was so knowledgeable and kind and we saw a great mix of nature and history in a comfortable four hours which we much preferred to the 10-12 hour tours on offer. Highly recommend!

Tyler_RSep 19, 2025VIATOR

Beautiful view from Mt. Wellington before the rain

What a privilege to have a private guided tour. David is a great guide, very knowledgeable. Lots of insights into history and nature. Highly recommended if you got limited time.

Katrin_BJan 29, 2024VIATOR

Additional information

The remaining duration will be for transportation from meeting and pick-up to first attractions, then travel time form attractions to attractions Infant & child seats available with 24-hour notice
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