- Fern Tree Playground - Optional hop-off at Fern Tree Park bus stop.
A sheltered grassy area with toilets, picnic areas, wood-fired barbeques and children’s play equipment. The starting point for shaded walks through fern gullies and alongside bubbling streams.
Take the Pipeline Track to Silver Falls (40-min return), which follows the route of the water pipeline supplying some of Hobart’s water. A short, easy walk, also suitable for mountain bikes.
Visit Fern Tree Tavern for lunch, coffee and cake or a refreshing cold beverage. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
- On-board WiFi
- Informative local guide commentary
- kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass, valid all-day
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Access to Wellington Park and the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington
- Complimentary Wellington Park bushwalking map
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bike freight ($10 per bike)
The kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus is the exclusive shuttle service for kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Come with us as we ascend 1270 metres above sea level to witness stunning vistas of Hobart and southern Tasmania. This round trip of 2 hours includes a 30-minute hiatus to soak in the views from the observatories at the peak. Buses leave daily from Hobart’s waterfront.
For those in search of a bit more excitement, there’s the option to get on and off the bus at 5 designated stops in Wellington Park where a range of highland walkways await your discovery. Take your time exploring kunanyi / Mount Wellington, then catch a later bus back to Hobart.
As the sole tour company allowed on kunanyi / Mount Wellington whenever Pinnacle Road is shut due to snow, the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus offers an exclusive service.
The tour also includes engaging commentary from our local guides and a free map for bushwalking. Your bus ticket is valid for the entire day.
Our buses are accommodative for wheelchairs and equipped to transport mountain bikes.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please check the weather before you go and dress to the conditions.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
