The 6 Best kunanyi / Mount Wellington Tours from Hobart

1.kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,249 reviews · from $35Our pick

Ride from Brooke Street Pier to the 1,270-metre summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington with local commentary from guides such as Tony, Paul, Greg, or David. The return trip takes about 2.5 hours, with 30 minutes at the top on the standard outing. An all-day pass also lets you hop off at Fern Tree Park, The Springs, or The Chalet for walks and picnics.

“Lovely, easy tour from Hobart central up to the top of kunanyi/Mount Wellington. We loved the journey and experience - Tony was a great host and the information was interesting and the jokes were silly and fun. We didn’t get off at any of thRead more”

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2.kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 848 reviews · 60 hours · from $35

Take the Explorer Bus from Brooke Street Pier to the 1,270-metre summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington. You get about 40 minutes at the top, live English commentary, and the option to hop off at Fern Tree, The Springs, The Chalet, or Big Bend for walks. Drivers such as Paul, Tony, and Greg are known for local stories and good humour.

“The view was mesmerizing. After 5 minutes in the summit, we experienced a snow and we saw an echidna on the way back which made the trip extra special. 😁”

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3.Mt Wellington, Mt Field, Bonorong and Richmond Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 722 reviews · 9 hours · from $126

Spend nine hours exploring Tasmania by minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Brett, Gary, Jarrod, or Scott. Walk through Mt Field National Park to Russell Falls and the Tall Trees, hand-feed kangaroos at Bonorong, explore historic Richmond, and visit Mt Wellington when weather allows. Hotel pickup, transport, and entry fees are included.

“Very interesting and we saw a lot. The guide Gary was brilliant, plenty of information, and funny too. Lovely scenery and the walk in the woods was sublime.”

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4.Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Hop-on Hop-off Bus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 343 reviews · 2h 15m · from $35

Take the Explorer Bus from Brooke Street Pier to the 1270-metre summit of Kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares Hobart stories, stops at lookouts, and gives you 30 minutes at the top. Use the pass to hop off at Fern Tree Park, The Springs, The Chalet, Big Bend, or The Pinnacle for short walks.

“The commentary was amazing, as was the drive up to the top. Overall great trip.”

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5.kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $60

Ride to the 1,270-metre summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington, spend 30 minutes taking in the views, then use a 48-hour open-top bus pass around Hobart. Drivers such as Tony, Paul, Dave, Sue, and Greg are known for friendly local commentary. The mountain weather can change fast, so bring warm layers.

“Our tour guide was excellent, well spoken and on time. The view of Mt Kunanyi/Mt Wellington was spectacular. We had so many lovely photos. I highly recommend this tour when in Hobart. I forgot his name but he was the guide on Sunday morning 9/01/24 9:30am.”

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6.48-Hour Hobart City Loop Tour and Mt Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 2 days · from $60

Use one ticket for two days of Hobart sightseeing and a return trip to the 1,270-metre summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Ride an open-top double-decker bus, stop at 20 city locations, and choose between a short summit visit or walks at five Wellington Park stops. Commentary is offered in eight languages, with Wi-Fi and headphones included.

“We enjoyed the hop on hop off bus in the morning and the Wellington tour in the afternoon. We got lucky with a beautiful day and really enjoyed it all.”

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