Mount Wellington

Mountain peak · Derwent Valley

Mount Wellington

Mountain peak · Derwent Valley

Wellington Park TAS 7054, Australia

Highlights

Mount Wellington, towering 4,170 feet above Hobart, boasts stunning vistas, scenic trails, and a chill vibe that invites both adventure and awe.

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"Many great cities have a great mountain watching over them. For Hobart, that’s Mount Wellington. A 30-minute drive takes you to the Pinnacle, which affords 180-degree vistas over Hobart and the islands rising between the Tasman Sea and the Derwent River. “Rug up,” as they say in Australia , especially in winter when the observation shelter is closed and you’re at the mercy of those “southerly” winds from Antarctica . If you need to warm up, grab a hot drink at the Lost Freight shipping container café at the Springs picnic area. Outdoor activities nearby include mountain biking, four-wheel-drive excursions, horseback riding, and rock climbing, but it really doesn’t get much better than a sunrise or sunset over the snaking Derwent River."

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"The Howling Wind The view of Hobart atop Mt. Wellington is stunning, but the gale force wind will shock you. Be prepared to walk at a 30 degree angle! By Rob Hughes"

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Luke Robertson

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Beautiful and ethereal landscape that is super easily accessible. It is like an alien landscape akin to Iceland on the Cape of Good Hope. It is cold and windy with many beautiful marsupials wandering around, definitely a must do when within the state of Tasmania.

Sonia Cheezel

Google

Stunning views over Hobart at sun down, weather conditions change rapidly given how far up you are on the mountain. Lots of places to stop and take photos on your drive up/down and you'll even see some native wildlife. Worth the trip, allow a couple of hours so you can drive to the top and checkout the views from the lookout facilities.

Ugyen Norbu Lhendup

Google

Tourists are lucky to have a view point of Hobart like this. No other city in Australia has a Birds Eye view like this. Highly recommend the hike on top of Wellington.

Gerwin Janssen

Google

What an awesome park, offering a good variety of trails from easy to hard. Lots of peaks to explore. I walked to Mt Wellington from Hobart city centre, starting at the south end of Collins St toward the Cascades Brewery, Cascade trail to Wellington Park. It takes about 7-8hrs return depending on the trails you link to get to the summit. I enjoyed walking the Hunter trail, Myrtle Gully and Panorama Trail. I also walked to Organ Pipe to Mt Wellington summit short cut trail. Only undertake this challenging trail on days with good weather and very low wind speed.

Stephen G

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Best views of Hobart and the Mount Wellington visitor centre. There is also a cafe halfway to the top worth checking out. Just needs a cable car to the top as the road can be challenging and the cars pollute the environment.

JJ W

Google

Views are breathtaking! It tests your fear of heights, so be prepared as I really felt it as I was driving up the mountain. Pinnacle Rd needs to be better surfaced in sections, plus barricades could be a lot more prominent/strong as there is a real sense of the drop as you drive in some sections. Don’t drive up there in wet or windy conditions. The view over Hobart and surrounding area was amazing.

Steven Zefanya

Google

Mount Wellington was amazing place! Its nature and wilderness. The best lookout i ever seen now. Also its really closer with CBD just only 45 minute with car. I prefer you bring the jumper/warm clothes.

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Lucky to make it up to the peak just before sunset. It was extremely windy and cold up there (early October), come prepared with layers & layers of clothing even to also protect the face. Worth the scenic drive up. The North East viewing platform was also worth checking out.

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The Best Things to Do in Tasmania

View Postcard for Mount Wellington

@afar

"The Howling Wind The view of Hobart atop Mt. Wellington is stunning, but the gale force wind will shock you. Be prepared to walk at a 30 degree angle! By Rob Hughes"

The Best Walking and Biking in Australia

View Postcard for Mount Wellington

Luke Robertson

Google

Sonia Cheezel

Google

Ugyen Norbu Lhendup

Google

Tourists are lucky to have a view point of Hobart like this. No other city in Australia has a Birds Eye view like this. Highly recommend the hike on top of Wellington.

Gerwin Janssen

Google

Stephen G

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JJ W

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Steven Zefanya

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