Mt Wellington: Ultimate Experience from Hobart
ID: GYG410700-750000
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
02:40 hours
Description
Take this opportunity to visit iconic Mt Wellington, where the views on a clear day are simply stunning. On this fully escorted tour, pass through various eco systems and experience the harsh alpine environment of the mountain.
Relax and enjoy the live commentary as the tour departs the iconic Hobart waterfront to make it's way through the city to begin the ascent of Kunanyi/Mt Wellington.
Enjoy some local history and insights as you pass by historic Salamanca Place and the local suburb of South Hobart. Breathe the alpine air as the ascent begins, stopping at The Springs to enjoy a self-guided walk at the Western Wilderness Lookout or relax with the opportunity to purchase a hot drink from the cafe. View the massive rock formation of the Organ Pipes before arriving at the summit. Join the escorted tour to the Observatory and enjoy unsurpassed views of Hobart and surrounding suburbs and vast waterways.
After your descent from the mountain, enjoy a brief stop at the remains of the Female Factory to gain insight into the lives of the women convicts once imprisoned there. Relax as you make your way back to the waterfront where your tour concludes.
Highlights
- Breathe the alpine air on the guided Exhibition Garden Circuit walk
- Enjoy a stop halfway up at The Springs where there is an option to purchase a hot drink
- Marvel at the stunning views from the escorted tour of the Observatory on the summit
- Witness the dramatic views of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
- Soak in the history at the remains of the Female Factory, a one time female prison
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Itinerary may vary due to road and weather conditions
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are strongly recommended for anyone indoors regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated participants are required to wear a mask while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Wait for your driver in the hotel lobby 10-minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
