Mt Wellington Afternoon Small Group Driving Tour

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About this activity

A half day Mount Wellington exploration loaded with local stories. This tour led by University-trained guide includes rich history, resilient snow gum forest, diverse rock formation and incredible panoramic views. Stopping at six sites. (10 guests max)

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Island of Tasmania Tours

Ages: Children (8–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (61–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: university trained local guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: sound system in the bus
Included: stunning lookouts, great for photography
Included: easy guided short walks

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

Hobart

Passing by

Passing through Hobart and South Hobart we point out some of the historic buildings and share interesting aspects of its history.
Cascade Gardens

20 min

Then we explore the classic Cascade Gardens with one of the best collections of Rhododendron is Australia, its graceful trees and lawns and the Hobart RIvulet. We also get to view the historic Cascade brewry building from 1824 and Mt Wellington towering over us.
Cascades Female Factory Historic Site

10 min

We will make a brief stop to view the outside of the historic Female Factory convict site from 1835 and have a breif sharing. We will also view the Hobart rivulet which flows down from Mount Wellington where platypus have been sighted.
Fern Tree

Passing by

Passing through Fern Tree we will see the tall ferns, lush cool climate gardens and tell some of its stories.
Stop 5

50 min

Here we gaze up at the spectacular cliffs and summit of Mount Wellington and can purchase a hot drink at the Lost Freight Cafe half way up the mountain. We will also take a short stroll to the Springs lookout where we can take in the view including Hobart, The Tasman Bridge, Bruny Island, the mouth of the Derwent River and The Tasman Peninsula. We will then take a short drive to the site of the former Springs Hotel and share some history and discuss some pioneering weather forecasting on the mounatain.
Stop 6

20 min

We then ascend through increasingly good views of Hobart.

We make a stop at the Chalet to behold the colourful and resilient snow gums, flowering banksia trees, a waterfall, the unique dolerite hut and views of Hobart. David your Guide has studied botany, geology and water resources at a local university in Hobart and is well able to explain this unique mountain environment. He has experienced this mountain since young and has many stories of the mountain to share.
Mount Wellington

35 min

Now above the tree line the wheels again do the climbing and you do the viewing, with a scenic drive to the summit. Up here the views only get better, now including some of the mountains of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. We get to have free time to take in stunning views from the Hobart and South West Wilderness viewing platforms, see unique Tasmanian alpine vegetation and rock formations. At the summit, you will be filled with astonishment, to be launched forth into an ocean of natural goodness where you can see no limits.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

meeting at the corner of Davey and Elizabeth Street, Hobart, outside the Tasmanian Travel Information Centre

End point

meeting at the corner of Davey and Elizabeth Street, Hobart, outside the Tasmanian Travel Information Centre

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.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The remaining duration will be for transportation from meeting and pick-up to first attractions, then travel time form attractions to attractions
Infant & child seats available with 24-hour notice