City Loop + Mt Wellington
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Bus | Departs Daily | 2.5 Hour Return Tour + Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Tour | Departs Daily | 90 Minute Loop
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. Complimentary earphones are available from your driver. Please note that the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour is currently only available in English.
Tour Details
Availability
Tours operate 7 days a week, all year round. Closed Christmas Day (25 December).
Price
Adult (17+ years): $70
Concession (Students/Seniors): $60
Child (6–16 years): $45
Infant (5 years and under): No charge
Companion Card Holder: No charge
Includes
- kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass, valid all day.
- 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.
Duration
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus
2.5-hour return tour includes 30 minutes on the summit.
Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Tour
90 minutes city loop.
Departure Time
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus
9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm*.
*3.30pm summer departure (October – April). Timetable may vary on snow days.
Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Tour
SUMMER (October – April): 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.
WINTER (May – September): 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3pm.
Departure Point
Opposite the 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.
Good to know
- Pre-booking is essential for this tour.
- When booking, select your preferred date and time for your kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass. Your 48hr Red Decker City Loop ticket is valid for 48hrs from the time you first board the Red Decker double-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! Bring a warm jacket and check the weatherbefore you go.
- Visit our Map & Timetablepage to plan your day on kunanyi/Mt Wellington. There’s also a range of activities listed on our Bushwalking and Mountain Biking
- 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 Tuesday 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.
- Multilingual commentary is available on the Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Tour in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and Spanish. Complimentary earphones are available from your driver. Please note that the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour is currently only available in English.
BUS STOPS
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus
- Fern Tree Park
- The Springs
- The Chalet
- Big Bend
- The Pinnacle
Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Tour
- Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre
- Brooke Street Pier
- Salamanca Place
- Battery Point
- Wrest Point Casino
- Sandy Bay Village
- 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
- Victoria Dock