Mt Wellington Afternoon Small Group Driving Tour
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)
Highlights
- Half-day Tours
- Bus Tours
- Nature and Wildlife Tours
- Small Group
- Historical Tours
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
What's Included
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• sound system in the bus
• stunning lookouts, great for photography
• easy guided short walks
What's Not Included
Tour Itinerary
Passing through Hobart and South
Passing through Hobart and South Hobart we point out some of the historic buildings and share interesting aspects of its history.
Then we explore the classic
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.
We will make a brief
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.
Passing through Fern Tree we
Passing through Fern Tree we will see the tall ferns, lush cool climate gardens and tell some of its stories.
Hotel Pickup
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.
We then ascend through increasingly good views of Hobart.
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.
Now above the tree line
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.
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
• 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