Visiting kunanyi/Mount Wellington

About kunanyi/Mount Wellington

The 1,271-metre mountain behind Hobart is reached by a 21 km sealed road to a summit lookout with views over the city, the Derwent and the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. The dolerite columns of the Organ Pipes line the upper slopes, and walking tracks lead down through alpine heath and eucalypt forest.

Tip: Bring warm, windproof layers even in summer; the summit can be 10°C colder than the waterfront, and the road can close after snow.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: 2–3 hours.
• Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: Wellington Park.

Best time to visit kunanyi/Mount Wellington

kunanyi/Mount Wellington is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:

• February: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, busy crowds.
• January: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, very busy crowds.
• March: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.

For the view at golden hour: in mid-February the sun sets at about 20:18 local time (calculated for Hobart).

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Fit it into your trip

Our 3-day Hobart itinerary visits kunanyi/Mount Wellington on day 1, together with MONA – Museum of Old and New Art, Salamanca Market and Salamanca Place.

• No. 3 of the 16 sights in our Hobart things-to-do list.
• Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
• Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
• Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
• Listed in free things to do in Hobart.

If you like kunanyi/Mount Wellington

• Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens — Queens Domain, 1.5–2 hours
• Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary — Brighton, 2 hours
• Hobart Rivulet Track — South Hobart, 1.5 hours return

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