Hobart City Explorer and kunanyi/Mt Wellington buses on scenic tour routes.
Hobart sightseeing bus with passengers on an open-top deck.
Passengers on Hobart hop-on hop-off bus tour with scenic view.
Person walking on a boardwalk with a view of Hobart from Mount Wellington, Tasmania.
Kunanyi/Mt Wellington summit view overlooking Hobart city and Derwent River.
People boarding a red Hobart hop-on hop-off bus at a city stop.
Hobart Cenotaph with tall trees and waterfront view in Tasmania.

Combo (Save 6%): Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass

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Explore Hobart's best spots with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass and ride to the top of kunanyi/Mt Wellington on an Explorer Bus with this affordable combo.

Craft your Hobart trip with a hop-on hop-off bus tour between 20 stops from Australia's oldest brewery to the Royal Tasmanian gardens.

Venture into Hobart with double-decker rides and infinite hops, plus free Wi-Fi, multilingual audio guides, and a guidebook with local travel tips.

Scale kunanyi/ Mt Wellington's heights on a 2.5-hour Explorer Bus Tour with 5 stops, an English guide and a 30-minute summit stop to take in the panorama.

Fun fact: Mt Wellington, standing at over 400 million years old, was shaped by ancient volcanic activity and showcases striking dolerite columns.

48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass by Red Decker

Access to Red route

90-minute city loop tour

Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin & Spanish

Free Wi-Fi & earphones

Complimentary guidebook with exclusive discounts

2.5-hour round-trip bus ride

30 minutes on the summit

Hop on & off at 5 stops

Live commentary in English

Free Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wellington Park bushwalking map

Hobart City Explorer and kunanyi/Mt Wellington buses on scenic tour routes.

Hobart City Explorer and kunanyi/Mt Wellington buses on scenic tour routes.

Get the best of both worlds with this value-packed, budget-friendly combo! Explore Hobart at your own pace with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off tour, and elevate your adventure by catching jaw-dropping summit views on a 1-day kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass.

Hobart HOHO

Red route

Hop on the Red Route and explore Hobart at your own pace! Visit historic stops like Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum, honoring Antarctic explorers, or the serene Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Enjoy 8-language audio commentary onboard while Wi-Fi keeps you connected.

Schedule

  • First bus: 10am from stop #A (Travel Centre)

  • Last bus: 3pm from stop #A (Travel Centre)

  • Frequency: approx. every 60 mins

  • Popular stops: Maritime Museum of Tasmania, Hobart Convict Penitentiary, Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus

Ride the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus on a 2.5-hour adventure, complete with a 30-minute pause at the summit! Your journey begins winding through lush landscapes, with stops at historic Fern Tree Park and The Chalet, once a rest spot for hikers. As the bus climbs higher, you'll pass The Springs, a scenic area perfect for nature lovers, and Big Bend, where the road twists with jaw-dropping views. At the summit, you’ll experience Tasmania’s wild weather – sunshine, mist, even snow!

Schedule

  • First bus: 9.30am from stop #1 (Brooke Street Pier)

  • Last bus: 3.30pm from stop #1 (Brooke Street Pier) (October to April)

  • Frequency: every 60 mins

  • Popular stops: Fern Tree Park, The Springs, The Chalet, Big Bend, The Pinnacle

Please click here for the detailed timetable and here for the route map and boarding points.

Hobart sightseeing bus with passengers on an open-top deck.

Hobart sightseeing bus with passengers on an open-top deck.

Passengers on Hobart hop-on hop-off bus tour with scenic view.

Passengers on Hobart hop-on hop-off bus tour with scenic view.

Person walking on a boardwalk with a view of Hobart from Mount Wellington, Tasmania.

Person walking on a boardwalk with a view of Hobart from Mount Wellington, Tasmania.

What's not allowed

Hobart HOHO

  • Due to bus restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

Hobart HOHO

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

  • For ramp access, it is recommended to board at Bus Stop A outside the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (corner of Elizabeth and Davey Street).

  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus

  • This experience has limited wheelchair and pram/stroller accessibility. Reach out to bookings@mtwellingtonexplorer.com.au. before your tour so arrangements can be made.

Additional information

Hobart HOHO

  • Luggage storage is available inside Brooke Street Pier, on its lower level. However, large items like suitcases cannot be accomodated on the bus due to space limitations.

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus

  • When booking, select your preferred date and time for the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass.

  • Dress snug in warm layers; Mt Wellington is about 10°C cooler than Hobart, with possible mixed weather.

  • There’s a chance you’ll experience four seasons in one day with sunshine, wind and rain – even snow is a possibility! Be sure to check the forecast before your trip.

  • Bring your own food and water as there’s limited access on Mt Wellington with just two cafes in the vicinity.

  • The kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer buses can carry 4 mountain bikes on each departure. Reserve your bike spot for $10 when booking, and load it at Brooke Street Pier at least 20 minutes before departure.

Kunanyi/Mt Wellington summit view overlooking Hobart city and Derwent River.

Kunanyi/Mt Wellington summit view overlooking Hobart city and Derwent River.

People boarding a red Hobart hop-on hop-off bus at a city stop.

People boarding a red Hobart hop-on hop-off bus at a city stop.

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FAQs

Yes, it is both wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. For ramp access, boarding at Bus Stop A outside the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre is recommended.
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available for passengers on board the buses throughout your journey.
Your access on the Red Route is valid for a full 48 hours with unlimited hops allowed during this period.
You can explore up to 20 different stops, including Australia's oldest brewery and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours with five stops along the way; there's a 30-minute stop at the summit for enjoying panoramic views.
Highlights include double-decker rides with infinite hops between stops like Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, plus free Wi-Fi and multilingual audio guides.
The first bus departs at 10 am from stop #A (Travel Centre), with the last departure being at 3 pm from the same location.
The pre-recorded commentary onboard is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish.
A complimentary guidebook is included, offering exclusive discounts and local travel tips to enrich your exploration of Hobart.
Pets are not allowed due to bus restrictions; however, guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
This combo includes a 48-hour Hobart hop-on hop-off bus tour and a one-day kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass.
The first bus departs at 10 am from Bus Stop A (Travel Centre).
Historic stops include Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum and Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
The audio commentary is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish.
Mt Wellington features striking dolerite columns, formed by ancient volcanic activity over 400 million years ago.
Personal expenses such as meals or souvenirs are excluded from the package.
Pets are not permitted due to bus restrictions.
The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, with ramp access recommended at Bus Stop A. Guide dogs are welcome.
Features include free Wi-Fi, multilingual audio guides, earphones, and a complimentary guidebook with local travel tips.
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours and includes a 30-minute stop for summit views.

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