kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour and MONA Admission

4.5 (74 reviews) 7 h 30 min Free cancellation

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4.5

MONA from the water — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

View from the Observatory — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

See the beautiful city of Hobart from the summit of Mount Wellington, then experience a different perspective on art at the Museum of Old and New Art, the MONA, Australia’s newest and most controversial art museum. Discover Mount Wellington’s alpine vegetation and climate, and see all the way to Bruny Island on a sightseeing tour that also takes you to Battery Point, Cascade Valley and other famous Hobart sights. Experience MONA and be inspired by the Museum of Old and New Art’s varied collection, from Egyptian mummies to edgy contemporary installations followed by a scenic ferry trip along the Derwent River.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 45 people
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: Experience Tasmania Gray Line Day Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Mona Entry
Included: Driver/guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Return Ferry ticket
Included: Hotel pick up

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Hotel drop-off (tour concludes with ferry)

Itinerary

Mount Wellington

1 h 15 min

On this fully escorted tour we pass through various eco systems and experience the harsh alpine environment of the mountain. As we ascend, view the massive rock formation of the Organ Pipes. A stop halfway at The Springs, provides an opportunity to purchase a hot drink. The summit of Mt Wellington offers a panoramic spectacle of Hobart City, surrounding suburbs and waterways. Enjoy the Observatory and short walks.
Cascade Gardens

15 min

Visit the Cascade Gardens, some of Hobart's most picturesque and historic gardens dating back to 1827. View the remains of the Cascades Female Factory -a one-time female prison
Museum of Old and New Art (Mona)

4 hours Admission included

From your relaxing scenic cruise along the Derwent River, view Mona's striking architecture, as your anticipation builds of what lies beyond. Mona houses Australia's largest private collection of art and artefacts. After the sensory overload, you can explore the beautiful surrounds of the Museum and enjoy a delicious meal at either the Source Restaurant, Museum Cafe or Wine Bar.
Cascades Female Factory Historic Site

5 min Admission not included

View the exterior of this one-time female prison for an insight into the lives of the women convicts once imprisoned there. Your driver guide will provide all the history of this fascinating site.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Brooke St Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS. Please check-in at our Day Tours desk inside the pier building

End point

No hotel drop-off available on this tour

Pickup points

Quest Savoy
Salamanca Inn All Suite Hotel
Lenna of Hobart
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Mantra on Collins Hobart
Waterman's Hotel
Harrington's 102
The Henry Jones Art Hotel
Ibis Styles Hobart
Travelodge Hotel Hobart
Central Hotel Hobart
Hadley's Orient Hotel

and 13 more pickup points

Hotel pick-ups commence approximately 40 minutes before listed start time/tour departure time. If you selected a hotel pick-up, you will receive a separate email from the tour operator. Please check your emails for the confirmed hotel pick-up time. You will receive the email within 24hrs of booking. For bookings made after closing time for the following day, you will receive your email confirming pick up details the following morning, at least 2 hrs prior to departure. Please be waiting at your hotel pick-up location 5 mins prior to your confirmed pick-up time. Not all pick-up locations are directly at the hotel. The exact pick-up location will be provided in the email sent from the tour operator. If a hotel has not been selected, your pick-up will be confirmed as Brooke St Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart (central departure point) at 9.00am.

Using your ticket

Contact Gray Line from 8am – 6pm Monday – Friday & 8am – 1pm Weekends and Public Holidays on +61 3 62 343336 or email: [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.