Hobart Trip Overview
This tour is perfect for nature lovers who wish to explore more than just a drive to the summit of Hobart’s famous mountain. Let our guides take the hassle out of hiking Mt. Wellington, with city pick up/drop off and great local knowledge. Experience Tasmanian alpine vegetation as we hike between the pinnacle and lush forest slopes. Visit the lesser-known rainforest gullies, rivulets and waterfalls. – approx. 5km-8km – up to 400m
Depending on the weather and cloud cover, we will visit to mountain summit first thing, or after the hikes. From the pinnacle on a clear day, the views are extensive an offer views over Hobart and beyond.
Trails we intend to hike, Organ Pipes Track, Pinnacle Track, Sphinx Rock, O’Grady’s Falls, Fern Glade and the Octopus Tree.
We will aim to hike for a total of up to 3 hours, up to 8km, with plenty of breaks and a stop at ‘the springs’ for a hot drink.
Please note: Walking tracks may vary depending on group size and weather conditions.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Hobart, Australia
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
This tour is perfect for nature lovers who wish to explore more than just a drive to the summit of Hobart’s famous mountain. Let our guides take the hassle out of hiking Mt. Wellington, with city pick up/drop off and great local knowledge. Experience Tasmanian alpine vegetation as we hike between the pinnacle and lush forest slopes. Visit the lesser-known rainforest gullies, rivulets and waterfalls. – approx. 5km-8km – up to 400m
Depending on the weather and cloud cover, we will visit to mountain summit first thing, or after the hikes. From the pinnacle on a clear day, the views are extensive an offer views over Hobart and beyond.
Trails we intend to hike, Organ Pipes Track, Pinnacle Track, Sphinx Rock, O’Grady’s Falls, Fern Glade and the Octopus Tree.
We will aim to hike for a total of up to 3 hours, up to 8km, with plenty of breaks and a stop at ‘the springs’ for a hot drink.
Please note: Walking tracks may vary depending on group size and weather conditions.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mount Wellington, Pinnacle Road, Hobart, Tasmania Australia
Explore the mountain, from the Springs, explore the Organ Pipes/Sphinx Rock Track or the Zig Zag track. 2hrs/4km of hiking
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Mount Wellington, Pinnacle Road, Hobart, Tasmania Australia
Spend the remaining time on the trip exploring the summit with views of Hobart, Tasman Peninsula, South West Tasmania, Mount Field and on a clear day 2/3 of Tasmania.
Before a short drive back to Hobart.
Duration: 20 minutes
