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Mt Wellington Tour from Hobart: Experience Alpine Beauty and Historical Sites
4.6
58 Ratings
Hobart
Experience the alpine beauty and historical sites of Mt Wellington on this fully escorted tour from Hobart. Enjoy panoramic views, visit the Observatory and Gardens, and learn about the Female Convict prison.
Duration:
2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mount Wellington - Witness amazing views of Hobart and surrounds from the summit. On our descent from the mountain enjoy a short easy walk around the amazing Exhibition Gardens at the midway point “The Springs” There’s also time to purchase a hot drink.
- Cascades Female Factory Historic Site - View the exterior of Australia’s most significant historical sites for women, the Female Factory was the female equivalent of Port Arthur and was used to hold both women and children throughout the 1820’s. It was a terrible place with only the most basic of facilities. Some ruins of the original building and walls still exist. Your driver guide will provide a brief history of this fascinating place.
- Mount Wellington - Join our escorted short tour of the Observatory on the summit of Mt Wellington and a self guided tour to the Western Wilderness Lookout to view one of the last true wilderness areas on the planet!
- Cascade Gardens - Visit one of Hobart City’s classic gardens The Cascade Gardens which lies against the Hobart Rivulet near the historic Cascade Brewery.
What's Included
- English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned transport
- Informative commentary en route to Mount Wellington
- Hotel pickup service
What's Not Included
- Food and drink
- Hotel drop off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Soak up the beauty of Hobart from the summit of Mount Wellington on this morning tour. Enjoy panoramic views out towards Hobart and the Derwent River.
Our specially designed kunanyi/Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience will provide you with the best possible experience on the Mountain. On a clear day the views are stunning. In winter perhaps you will be playing in the snow.
On this fully escorted tour we pass through various eco systems and experience an alpine environment. Join our exclusive escorted tour of the Observatory, the exhibition Gardens and the enjoy the opportunity to take in the views from the Western Wilderness viewing deck to see one of the last true wilderness areas on the planet.
On the descent from the mountain, we have brief stop outside the Cascade Gardens and view the remains of the Female Convict prison - The Female Factory.
Location
Mona Brooke Ferry Terminal
Franklin Wharf
Brooke St Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf TAS. Please check-in at our Day Tours desk inside the pier building.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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176cathy
Jun 11, 2024
Great Experience - I was picked up outside my hotel and the driver/guide was on time. Great little trip up to Mt Wellington, with the guide pointing out places of interest on the way. The weather wasn't the best at the top of Mt Wellington, but I still appreciated the trip. We also stopped off at another look out on the way back into the city which was interesting, and the weather had also improved. Great little trip.
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Susan_p
Jun 5, 2024
Mt Wellington - Very good driver. Very helpful and kind. Great tour guide. Well informed commentary hope to do more tours with Phil during our stay. Thoroughly enjoyed our morning. Thank you Sueand Roy.
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Nathan
May 9, 2024
Great trip - We enjoyed a fantastic, entertaining trip up to Mount Wellington with our tour guide, Hugo. Despite the weather being less than favourable and hindering the fabulous views we were expecting, Hugo ensured that we received value for our money and gave us a couple of additional options to drive past and enjoy. Thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip.
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Sharon_h
Apr 17, 2024
Good way to get to Mount Wellington - Instructions on where to pick up coach from port terminal were very good. Colin the bus driver and commentator was brilliant. Views from the mountain were stunning and worth the visit
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408karenn
Mar 17, 2024
Loved Richmond and Mt. Wellington - Evan (rhymes with Heaven) drove our bus to Mt. Wellington, Richmond, and several other sites. He was funny, knowledgeable, and nice. We stopped for hot chocolate at a little eatery and went to an overlook, we thoroughly enjoyed Richmond, and would book this tour again in a heartbeat!
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Robert_l
Mar 11, 2024
Great tip up the hill - We had a fantastic trip. Darrell the bus driver/ tour guide was excellent. The views from the top are breathtaking & ell worth the money.
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Leanne_t
Mar 6, 2024
Great half day tour. - We did this experience with a group of Intellectually Disabled adults, and we couldn't believe it when we saw snow on Mt.Wellington. Many of them had never seen snow, which was very exciting. It was only a half day tour, so we saw a few of the Hobart sights, but it left our afternoon free, and we had time to go to Mawson's Hut.
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474keng
Feb 19, 2024
Brilliant Tour . - Fantastic tour Phil the coach driver was brilliant ,information Guru ,he knew everything you could possibly ask not only on our destination but Tasmania in general .Very enjoyable tour and Phil just topped it off.Recommend this tour, Ken & Cath
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Mary_p
Feb 7, 2024
What a pretty country.i wish to say thank you to Evan the bus driver. - Of course mount Wellington.the scenery was breathtaking the hilly roads reminded me of west cork.one of the prettiest places with such a dark history
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Anonymous
Apr 17, 2024
Great tour - Cplin our driver was excellent, friendly, knowledgeable, informative and humorous> The views from Mount Wellington are stunning. One disappointment is that we only drove past the 'Womens Factory' but didn't visit which I would have liked to have done. All in all highly recommend
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