kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Hobart, Australia
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- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The 4,170-foot (1,270-meter) peak of Mt. Wellington is one of Hobart’s most famous landmarks. This Explorer Bus ticket offers hassle-free transfers between Hobart and the mountain summit—a 30-minute journey each way. Your ticket is valid all day and there are several different departure times, so you can hop off to hike the mountain trails and spend as long as you like admiring the views from the summit.
- Enjoy spectacular views from the top of Mt. Wellington
- Hop-on hop-off bus: explore the trails or head to the summit
- Multiple bus departures throughout the day offer flexibility
- Buses are accessible for wheelchairs and mountain bikes
What's Included
- kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass, valid all-day
- Informative local guide commentary
- Access to Wellington Park and the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington
- Complimentary Wellington Park bushwalking map
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bike freight ($10 per bike)
Meeting and Pickup
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End point
- Brooke Street Pier, 12 Franklin Whrf, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Outside Brooke Street Pier on Hobart's waterfront.
Itinerary
Fern Tree Playground (Pass By)
The Springs Wellington Park (Pass By)
Organ Pipes Circuit Trail (Pass By)
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Mount Wellington
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please check the weather before you go and dress to the conditions.
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Highly recommended short trip to Mt. Wellington, our driver/guide David was informative & funny. I went in mid-May, be prepared to wear warm clothes, hats, gloves etc. The wind was so strong but the view from the top was amazing
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Our tour guide, Greg, was exceptionally kind and accommodating with all of our questions. He ensured that we were able to fully enjoy the experience and the beautiful views.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello Charise_G,
Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review. We’re delighted to hear that Greg was so kind and accommodating and took the time to answer all your questions. It’s fantastic to know he helped you make the most of your experience and enjoy the beautiful views from kunanyi/Mt Wellington.
We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Greg. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on board again soon.
Many thanks.
Kind regards,
Fiona
Tour Manager
Great experience in Tasmania, lots of great information from the driver and sights to see. Lots of nature and views
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello Amanda_B,
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re pleased to hear you had a great experience exploring Tasmania and enjoyed the information from your driver, along with the beautiful sights, nature and views from kunanyi/Mt Wellington.
We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on board again on your next visit to Tasmania.
Many thanks.
Kind regards,
Fiona
Tour Manager
Excellent tour. The driver was informative, and very accommodating in terms of juggling time to maximise our experience in the snow on the top of the mountain.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello ROBERT_T,
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour and found your driver informative and accommodating. It’s great to hear they were able to help maximise your time at the summit and give you the opportunity to enjoy the snow.
We really appreciate your kind feedback and hope to welcome you on board again soon.
Many thanks.
Kind regards,
Fiona
Tour Manager
It was so much better than I expected honestly, we took so many pictures 📸 and the guide was an absolute delight. He made the trip so much better. This was my first time in tasmania aswell ☺️☺️
Response from Host, Aug 2026
hank you for the wonderful 5-star review. We’re so pleased to hear the experience exceeded your expectations and that you captured so many great memories along the way. It’s fantastic to know our guide helped make your first visit to Tasmania even more enjoyable.
Hello Lambertine_G,
We really appreciate your kind words and hope you have many more wonderful experiences in Tasmania. We’d love to welcome you back on board again one day.
Many thanks.
Kind regards,
Fiona
Tour Manager
Very good and fun experience, our tour guide Tony was very good and funny guy, made the trip very memorable. Best way to experience My Wellington and its beauty.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello Rajiv_G,
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review. We’re delighted to hear you had such a fun and memorable experience exploring kunanyi/Mt Wellington. It’s wonderful to know Tony helped make the trip special with his friendly personality and sense of humour.
We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on board again soon.
Many thanks.
Kind regards,
Fiona
Tour Manager
Nice trip to the Mt Wellington, the guide was very friendly and simpatish, great hiking and natural attraction!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello Marco_B,
Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your trip to kunanyi/Mt Wellington and found our guide friendly and welcoming. It’s fantastic to hear you enjoyed the hiking and the beautiful natural surroundings. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on board again soon.
Many thanks.
Kind regards,
Fiona
Tour Manager
The payoff is the view. If you have limited time, book the bus early - it sells out on clear days, and the drive up is half the experience: "watching those scenic views while in the bus was absolutely worthy".
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello Christopher_H,
Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the journey up kunanyi/Mt Wellington and agree that the drive itself is a big part of the experience. On a clear day, the views along the way and from the Pinnacle are truly spectacular.
Thank you also for recommending booking early, particularly on those beautiful clear days when our buses can fill quickly. We hope to see you on board again soon.
Many thanks.
Kind regards,
Fiona
Tour Manager
It was beautiful experience, and our guide was extremely supportive and friendly. It is highly recommended
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello Shray_K,
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review!
We're so pleased to hear you had such a beautiful experience and that your guide was friendly, supportive, and helped make your visit even more enjoyable.
Thank you for your kind recommendation. It means a great deal to our team, and we hope to welcome you back on board for another memorable experience the next time you're in Hobart!
Many thanks.
Kind regards,
Fiona
Tour Manager
It will be much colder than you think . Rug up. Wear a beanie, thick gloves, windproof coat and enjoy!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello Sallie Ann_B,
Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing such helpful advice for future visitors!
You're absolutely right—conditions on kunanyi/Mt Wellington can be much colder than in Hobart, so dressing warmly with layers, a beanie, gloves and a windproof jacket makes all the difference.
We're so pleased you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you taking the time to help others prepare for their own mountain adventure. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Many thanks.
Kind regards,
Fiona
Tour Manager
Well paced, driver informative, got to the top when road was closed for private vehicles so well worth doing if you want the best chance of seeing the summit and not having to walk!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello Paul_W. Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the experience and found the tour to be well paced. It's great to know your driver kept you informed throughout the journey, and that you were able to reach the summit while the road was closed to private vehicles—one of the many advantages of travelling with us.
Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on board the next time you're in Tasmania!
Many thanks.
Kind regards,
Fiona
Tour Manager
Great driver. Very informative.
Best way to enjoy the Mt Wellington experience, without doing the driving up the mountain.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello Capepa...Thank you for your 5-star review! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your trip to kunanyi / Mount Wellington. It's wonderful to know your driver was informative and helped make the journey even more enjoyable.
We agree that sitting back, relaxing, and taking in the spectacular scenery is one of the best ways to experience the mountain without the stress of driving. We hope to welcome you on board again the next time you're in Hobart! Many thanks. Kind regards. Fiona. Tour Manager
Tom was a great bus driver and tour guide. Super nice and funny. We would recommend this short trip for everyone visiting Hobart.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hello Quentin_C. Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour and found our bus operator friendly, funny, and informative throughout the trip.
It’s fantastic to know you would recommend the experience to others visiting Hobart. Our team works hard to create enjoyable and memorable tours, so your kind feedback is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you aboard again in the future.
Many thanks. Kind regards. Fiona. Tour Manager
Excellent, flexible, knowledgeable.
Was great to be able to spend a couple of hours walking and then catch a later bus down.
Driver was excellent. Felt very safe.
He was also very accommodating, and dropped ua close to our accommodation.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Marandal_A,
Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful 5-star review, we really appreciate you taking the time to do so. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the flexibility of the Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus and were able to make the most of your time on the mountain with some walking before heading back down.
It’s great to hear your driver made you feel safe and was accommodating throughout the journey, including assisting with your drop-off. We’ll be sure to pass your comments on to the team.
We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again next time you’re in Hobart.
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
So affordable for a great bus tour up to the mountain! Tony was the driver and have a fun commentary (and lots of puns). Wifi on the bus. It’s best to get a left hand side seat for the mountain side view when driving up. I took advantage of the hop on/off option and went off at the Fern Tree stop and did the Silver Falls walk. I had an 11am start and it was my last day in Hobart but next time I will do this tour again and see more of the mountain. The bus drivers communicated through radio so they knew I was to be picked up by the next bus on the way down and it was reassuring. It’s a really narrow shared busy road so better to take the bus if you don’t feel comfortable driving.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Dee_W,
Thank you for taking the time to share such a lovely 5-star review. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed your Kunanyi/Mt Wellington experience and found the service both convenient and good value.
It’s great to hear Tony made the journey fun with his commentary, and that the onboard WiFi added to your comfort during the trip. We’re also glad you were able to make the most of the hop-on hop-off option and enjoy the Silver Falls walk.
We appreciate you highlighting the communication between drivers and the reassurance that provided.
We hope to welcome you back next time you’re in Hobart so you can explore even more of the mountain.
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
Our tour guide Tony was hilarious with his dad jokes whilst being very knowledgeable on the history of Hobart and Mt Wellington. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. Make sure you bring warm clothing as the top of Mt Wellington has a chilling wind that goes right through you.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Harold_M,
Thanks for your 5-star review—we’re really pleased you enjoyed the trip. Tony will appreciate the feedback, especially about the dad jokes ;) alongside the history.
Great advice on the warm clothing as well—conditions at the summit can be quite a bit colder. We appreciate the recommendation, and hope to see you again!
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
The 2nd time we've done this trip. Fabulous way to easily access the mountain. It snowed at the top - yay!! The only way to access the mountain in wild weather. Very much enjoyed Greg's entertaining and informative commentary. Superb views. Would do it again and take time to leave the tour & do some hiking & pick up a later bus home.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Dana_H,
Thanks for your review lovely 5-star review—we’re really pleased you came back and enjoyed the experience again. It’s great to hear Kunanyi/ Mt Wellington delivered snow at the summit for you this time, that’s always a special moment when it happens.
We’re glad Greg’s commentary added to the journey and that you continue to enjoy the ease of accessing the mountain with the bus. Your idea of combining the tour with some hiking and a later pickup is a great way to make the most of your day up there! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
Bus driver/tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Would recommend the tour to anyone. Much better than driving that road when you don’t know it well, especially in bad weather. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Kathleen_M,
Thanks for your awesome 5-star review—we’re really pleased you enjoyed the tour. It’s great to hear you found the driver knowledgeable and helpful, and that you could relax and take in the scenery without having to navigate the mountain road yourself. We appreciate the recommendation and are glad you thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
Nice trip, unbeatable scenery and friendly tour guide. Cold weather and freezing wind. Beautiful rainbow.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Dongning_H,
Thanks for your awesome 5-star review—we’re really glad you enjoyed the trip and got to take in those incredible views. It’s great to hear the guide was friendly, and a rainbow is always a nice bonus up the mountain.
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
A perfect way to see kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Tour guide Tony was a pleasant, professional and very knowledgeable tour driver. Got to see and hear about a number of special sites along the way. Take your winter woolies (beanies and gloves) as it can get VERY cold up the top.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Maree_C,
Thanks for your wonderful 5-star review—we’re really pleased you enjoyed the trip up Kunanyi/Mt Wellington. It’s great to hear Tony made the experience informative and enjoyable, and that you were able to take in the special sites along the way.
And yes—good advice on the winter woolies! Conditions at the summit can be very different from Hobart, so it’s always best to come prepared.
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
A very experienced careful driver in challenging conditions.
Full of lots of information delivered in a humerus way.
What a view!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Rebeccah_N,
Thanks for your awesome 5-star review—we’re really pleased you enjoyed the trip. It’s great to hear you felt safe and enjoyed the commentary along the way. And yes, the views from Kunanyi/ Mt Wellington are hard to beat! Thank you for travelling with us, and we hope to see you again!
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
Fantastic knowledgeable and entertaining drivers ... I had a great experience with a fantastic view, though was colder than I expected so make sure you layer
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Rob_C,
Thanks for your wonderful 5-star review—we’re really pleased you had such a great experience. Kunanyi/Mt Wellington can definitely be much colder than people expect, so layering up is always a good idea. Its also great to hear you also enjoyed the views and found the drivers knowledgeable and entertaining as well. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
Bus driver was knowledgeable and entertaining. Believe it when they tell you it’s at least 10 degrees colder than in Hobart.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Jim_v,
Thanks for your review—we’re really pleased you enjoyed the trip. It’s definitely true that conditions on Kunanyi/Mt Wellington can be colder than in Hobart, so it’s always worth coming prepared. Great to hear you found the driver knowledgeable and entertaining as well.
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
Well worth it. Mt Wellington is so beautiful. Take a jacket, it chilly up there. Guide was super helpful - thanks Tony.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Rebecca_L,
Thank you for your review—we’re really pleased you enjoyed the trip. Kunanyi/Mt Wellington is certainly a special place, and the conditions can change quickly up there so a jacket is always a good idea! It's also great to hear Tony was helpful on the day too—we’ll be sure to pass that on to him.
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
Our trip was very good . Very took the bus from the location opposite to Tourist information office. Very pleasant bus grip. Luckily got good sunny weather. Ample time given to explore tge beautiful place .We highly recommended this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear MUTHUKUMAR_K,
Thanks for your great 5-star review—we’re glad you enjoyed the trip and made the most of the time on Kunanyi/ Mt Wellington. Great to hear the weather was nice and that you had plenty of time to explore. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again in the future.
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
A bit expensive, couldn’t really hear the driver on microphone when we were sitting in the back of the bus over the sound of the engine, and the bus was full on the way back down so we had to wait for the next bus.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Jeremy_K,
Thanks for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear you had trouble hearing the commentary, and we appreciate you mentioning this—if it had been raised with the driver at the time, they’re always happy to adjust the volume if needed.
As a hop-on hop-off service, there is generally flexibility to re-board the bus, although during busy times there can occasionally be a wait for the next service.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope you enjoyed exploring the Mountain.
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
Our driver and Tony loves his job. Great commentary and smooth bus ride up and down. Flexibility was offered too.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Ethan_W,
Thanks for your great 5-star review—we’re so glad you enjoyed the trip. Tony does genuinely enjoy what he does, so it’s great to hear that came through on the day. We are also pleased you found the commentary engaging and the ride comfortable, and that the flexibility worked well for you too!
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
Our driver, David was great. Very informative, great sense of humor and wonderful advice as to which trails to take. Definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Linda_T,
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review—we’re pleased you enjoyed the trip up Kunanyi/Mt Wellington! I’ll be sure to pass your feedback on to David, he’ll really appreciate it. Thank you for travelling with us and we hope to see you again!
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
Our bus driver Tony was amazing and really funny. The booking process was very easy and we loved every minute of our tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Kim_R,
thank you so much for taking the time to write us this awesome 5-star review! We are so glad you had a great time with Tony and that you found him funny! It is also good to hear our staff were lovely and that the tour was easy to book!
Thank you for travelling with us and we hope to see you again!
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
Both drivers of the tour had amazing knowledge of Mt Wellington, and were able to help us out with any queries we had on the trip.
Very comfortable ride up and back, with verbal and written information on all the possible stops for the walking tracks.
Thank you for a lovely experience!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Molly_S,
Thank you for your awesome 5-star review! We’re so pleased to hear both of your drivers provided great knowledge and were able to help with any questions you had.
It’s great to know you found the trip comfortable and that the information on the walking tracks was useful in planning your stops on Kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Thank you for travelling with us and for taking the time to share your experience!
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
My partner and I went on the tour today run by Tony, we felt very safe with Tony’s driving and found is cometary on the tour very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Jonathan_B,
Thank you for your great 5-star review! We’re so pleased to hear you felt safe with Tony behind the wheel and enjoyed his knowledgeable commentary along the way.
It’s great to know he helped make your experience on Kunanyi/Mt Wellington an enjoyable one. Thanks for travelling with us!
Kind regards,
Bianca C.
Guest Relations Manager
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