The 13 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.Mount Wellington and Hobart Sightseeing Combo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 296 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Take a guided two-hour bus ride from central Hobart to the 1,270-metre summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington, with about 30 minutes for lookouts and photos. Then use the Red Decker hop-on hop-off bus on a 90-minute city loop, with 20 stops and a ticket valid for 48 hours. Guides such as Tony, Paul, David, and Sue add local stories and humor.

“Our tour guide was really lovely and very informative. Would definitely recommend using this company to see Mt Wellington.”

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6.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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7.Mount Wellington and Richmond Village Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · 7 hours · from $67

Start with a guided climb to kunanyi/Mount Wellington and 30 minutes at the summit, then return to Hobart before joining a second shuttle to Richmond Village for three hours. Guides such as Tony, Greg, Paul, Sue, and Jason add local stories, food tips, and friendly help along the way.

“Absolutely loved every moment of it would highly recommend”

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8.Mt Wellington: Ultimate Experience from Hobart

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 76 reviews · 2h 40m · from $42

Travel from Hobart waterfront to kunanyi/Mt Wellington with live commentary, stops at The Springs and Cascade Gardens, and an escorted Observatory visit. Guides such as Peter, Phil, Sean, and Alan are praised for warm, funny explanations. Bring warm layers: summit weather can turn cold, windy, and cloudy fast.

“Our guide Peter was excellent, giving us lots of information about Mt. Wellington and the magnificent flora, fauna and the views from the top. An excellent driver, obviously experienced at navigating the winding road and on-coming traffic. He pointed out many other interesting places on the return journey too. A wonderful day...be sure to have this experience when you visit Hobart!!”

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9.Mt Wellington, Richmond, & Bonorong Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 59 reviews · 8 hours · from $130

Spend a full day with an English-speaking driver-guide visiting kunanyi/Mt Wellington, Richmond, Cascade Gardens, and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. You get mountain views, convict-era buildings, hand-feeding opportunities, and transport from Brooke St Pier. Guide Bas is praised for careful mountain driving in snowy weather.

“Our guide, Bas, was great. He was informative and looked after us. The weather was beyond his control but because he thought it might go bad he stopped to ensure we did get a great view of Hobart and surrounds. He was very careful coming down the mountain in the snow and we had no concerns about our safety. We enjoyed our time at the Botanical Gardens. However, in the afternoon we would have liked less time in Richmond and more at Bonorong.”

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10.Mt Wellington Summit & Rainforest Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 4 hours · from $119

Start in South Hobart with guides such as Rich, Phil, Zoe, or Ollie, then ride a 6 km summit descent and an 11 km rainforest trail. Expect mountain views, eucalyptus forest, ferns, streams, a waterfall, historic aqueducts, and plenty of helpful bike coaching. Basic cycling skills are needed.

“The whole day was amazing - apart from the actual activity which was super fun and amazingly easy considering we were riding bicycles through a bush trail, our guide also arranged to pick us up close to the cruise terminal instead of their shop, and dropped us all back to cascade brewery after we finished to save us all time on our short stay in Hobart. Very generous, and telling of the kind of people that run this experience. The activity itself was great, starting with views at the top of Mt Wellington, a fast roll down the hill (if you wanted to go fast), and then a really easy…”

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11.48-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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12.Kunanyi & Mt Wellington Explorer Bus: One-Way Bus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 50 min · from $24Best value

Take the 50-minute Explorer Bus from Brooke Street Pier to the 1,270-meter summit of Kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares local stories and walking tips while you ride. Bring warm clothing, then walk 13.6 kilometers back to Hobart or load your mountain bike for a $10 descent.

“It exceeded my expectations. Our guide and driver, Greg gave an excellent commentary and really made it a great experience. Thanks.”

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13.Mt Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hour Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Join David for a two-hour small-group drive from Hobart to Mt Wellington’s 1,270-metre Pinnacle. You’ll pass Cascade Brewery, Fern Tree, snow gums, boulder fields, and alpine plants before 30 minutes at the summit. David’s background in botany, geology, and water resources adds real depth to the scenery.

“The guide was excellent! Full of great knowledge and fun too. The smaller tour we found was also a bonus. Would highly recommend taking this tour and if your lucky this guide when in Hobart.”

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