Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus with Hobart view in background.
Kunanyi Mt Wellington view with visitors on boardwalk overlooking Hobart, Tasmania.
Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus on mountain road with bike rack.
Two people walking on a forest trail during the kunanyi Mt Wellington hop on hop off tour.
Kunanyi Mt Wellington viewing platform with scenic landscape in Tasmania.
kunanyi Mt Wellington summit view with observation shelter and distant landscape.
Visitors walking through lush forest on kunanyi Mt Wellington hop on hop off tour.

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer One-Way Bus Pass, Hobart

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Duration: Varies (50 min to 2.5 hours)

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Experience the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer One-Way Bus Pass in Hobart, Australia for an exciting journey to Mt Wellington's summit. Enjoy a 50-minute ride through lush landscapes and historical sites like Fern Tree Park and The Chalet while learning about the mountain’s rich history from your driver. Free WiFi allows you to share stunning views instantly as you explore scenic trails or cycle down after reaching the top.

Take in the stunning rock formations and amazing views of Hobart on a scenic 50-minute one-way bus ride to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

On your way down, bring along your mountain bike for a thrilling ride across rocky terrain or explore well-marked bushwalking tracks.

Opt for a 2.5-hour round-trip pass that includes a 30-minute summit stop, free Wi-Fi and allows you to hop on and off at five prime bus stops.

Listen to your driver's commentary about Mt Wellington's history, wildlife and deep cultural significance for the local Aboriginal Palawa people.

Fun fact: kunanyi/Mt Wellington was formed during the Permian, Triassic, and Jurassic periods, making it a 150 million years old formation.

50-minute one-way pass for kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus

Live commentary in English

Free Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wellington Park bushwalking map

2.5-hour round-trip kunanyi/ Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass (based on option selected)

Bike freight of $10 per bike

Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus with Hobart view in background.

Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus with Hobart view in background.

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus

Hop aboard the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus for a 50-minute one-way bus ride to the summit, where 150-million-year-old rock formations and sweeping Hobart vistas await. Wind your way through lush greenery, stopping at historical gems like Fern Tree Park and The Chalet. Your driver keeps the journey lively with captivating stories of Mt Wellington’s history, while free WiFi lets you share the epic moments instantly. When it’s time to descend, either pick scenic bushwalking trails or bring a bike for a thrilling ride down, all detailed in your guidebook, ensuring you explore the mountain your way.

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

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

Kunanyi Mt Wellington view with visitors on boardwalk overlooking Hobart, Tasmania.

Kunanyi Mt Wellington view with visitors on boardwalk overlooking Hobart, Tasmania.

Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus on mountain road with bike rack.

Kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus on mountain road with bike rack.

Two people walking on a forest trail during the kunanyi Mt Wellington hop on hop off tour.

Two people walking on a forest trail during the kunanyi Mt Wellington hop on hop off tour.

Accessibility

  • 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

  • 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 viewing platform with scenic landscape in Tasmania.

Kunanyi Mt Wellington viewing platform with scenic landscape in Tasmania.

kunanyi Mt Wellington summit view with observation shelter and distant landscape.

kunanyi Mt Wellington summit view with observation shelter and distant landscape.

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FAQs

The first bus departs at 9:30 am.
The one-way bus ride lasts for approximately 50 minutes.
It is recommended to dress in warm layers as it can be about 10°C cooler than Hobart, with possible mixed weather conditions including sunshine, wind, rain, and even snow.
Yes, passengers have access to complimentary Wi-Fi during their ride.
Yes, you can bring your mountain bike. However, there is a $10 freight charge per bike.
The bus stops at historical gems like Fern Tree Park and The Chalet during its journey to the summit.
This experience has limited wheelchair and pram/stroller accessibility. It's advisable to contact bookings@mtwellingtonexplorer.com.au before your tour so arrangements can be made if needed.
You'll have the opportunity to take in stunning rock formations that are about 150 million years old, formed during the Permian, Triassic, and Jurassic periods.
In addition to the bus ride, you'll get a complimentary Wellington Park bushwalking map included in your experience.
The driver provides live commentary in English about Mt Wellington's history, wildlife, and its cultural significance for the local Aboriginal Palawa people.

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