kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus

MT WELLINGTON + CITY LOOP COMBO

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Bus | Departs Daily | 2.5 Hour Return Tour
Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus | Departs Daily | 90 Minute Loop

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A combined ticket for two iconic Hobart sightseeing tours – kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus and Red Decker’s Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Tour! 

First up, you’ll board the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus and travel 1270 metres above sea level to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington. At the summit you’ll have 30 minutes to visit the observation shelter and lookouts. Experience spectacular panoramic views over Hobart and southern Tasmania. Then hop back on the bus for the return journey down the mountain to Hobart.

Enjoy informative commentary from your driver as you learn all about the history and wildlife of Hobart’s beloved kunanyi/Mt Wellington. As well as significant landmarks and local tips on what to see and do on the mountain.

Now it’s time to join the second tour – the official sightseeing tour of Hobart! Hop-on and hop-off at 20 different stops featuring the best sights and attractions in and around the city. Or stay on board and do the full 90-minute city loop tour. The choice is yours! Red Decker’s open-top double decker buses provide unrivalled views of this beautiful city, including local landmarks such as the River Derwent, Tasman Bridge and Mt Wellington as well as an abundance of colonial architecture and city streetscapes.

Professional and informative multilingual commentary is available on the Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Tour.  Select English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin or Spanish.

BUS STOPS

HOP-ON HOP-OFF CITY LOOP TOUR

Brooke Street Pier

Salamanca Place

Battery Point

Wrest Point Casino

Sandy Bay

Cascade Brewery

Cascades Female Factory

South Hobart

Hobart CBD

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

Maritime Museum of Tasmania

Hobart Convict Penitentiary

Hobart Aquatic Centre

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

kunanyi/MT WELLINGTON TOUR

Fern Tree Park

The Springs

The Chalet

Big Bend

The Pinnacle

TOUR DETAILS

PRICE:

Adult (17+ years): $80
Concession (Students/Seniors): $70
Child (6–16years): $45
Infant (<5 years): No charge

INCLUDES:

  • kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass, valid all day.
  • 2.5 hour return kunanyi/Mt Wellington tour, includes 30 minutes on the summit.
  • Complimentary Wellington Park bushwalking map.
  • Professional and informative commentary.
  • 48hr Red Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Ticket.
  • Complimentary copy of Red Decker’s The Official Sightseeing Guide to Hobart – with exclusive local discounts.
  • Free Wi-Fi available onboard both buses.

HOP-ON HOP-OFF CITY LOOP TOUR

DURATION:

90 minute city loop.

DEPARTURE TIMES:

SUMMER (October – April): 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.

WINTER (May – September): 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3pm.

DEPARTURE POINT:

Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre, on the corner of Elizabeth & Davey Streets in Hobart. 

kunanyi/MT WELLINGTON TOUR

DURATION:

2.5 hour return tour, includes 30 minutes on the summit.

DEPARTURE TIMES:

9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm*.

*3.30pm summer departure (October – April). Timetable may vary on snow days.

DEPARTURE POINT:

Opposite Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre, 4 Elizabeth Street in Hobart (outside the Hydro Tasmania building).

If you’ve booked bike freight, your bike MUST be loaded at the Brooke Street Pier pick-up point at least 20 minutes prior to departure.

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GOOD TO KNOW

  • Pre-booking is essential for this tour.
  • When booking, select your preferred date and time for your kunanyi/Mt Wellington tour. Your 48hr Red Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Ticket is valid for 48hrs from the time you first board the Red Decker bus.
  • The temperature on kunanyi/Mt Wellington is about 10°C cooler than the temperature in Hobart city. There’s a chance you’ll experience four seasons in one day with sunshine, wind and rain – even snow is a possibility! So make sure to bring a warm jacket and check the weather before you go.
  • Visit our Map & Timetable page to plan your day on kunanyi/Mt Wellington. There’s also a range of activities listed on our Bushwalking and Mountain Biking pages.
  • There’s limited access to food and water on kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Bring your own or visit Lost Freight Cafe (open 7 days) at The Springs or Fern Tree Tavern (open Wednesday to Sunday) near Fern Tree Park.
  • kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer buses can carry 4 mountain bikes on each departure. To reserve a space for your bike, please make sure to include bike freight ($10 per bike) at the time of booking your bus pass, at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Most importantly, bikes MUST be loaded at the Brooke Street Pier pick-up point at least 20 minutes prior to departure.
  • Our primary fleet of buses are wheelchair accessible. However, some bus services may not be wheelchair accessible. So it’s most important to let us know before your tour. Reserve a wheelchair space when you book. Simply fill in the “Special Requirements” field. Or contact our booking office to discuss any specific needs and we’ll certainly do our best to assist. Phone +61 3 6236 9116 or email bookings@mtwellingtonexplorer.com.au. Please visit our Accessible Travel page for further details.

A combined ticket for two iconic Hobart sightseeing tours – kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus and Red Decker's Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Tour!

48hr Red Decker City Loop Ticket. 90-minute tour. Hop-on and hop-off at 20 stops.​

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass, valid all day. 2.5 hour return tour, includes 30 minutes on the summit. Hop-on and hop-off at 5 stops.

The best way to explore Hobart and kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

A perfect shore excursion for cruise ship passengers arriving in Hobart.