Mount Wellington is a mountain in the southeast of Tasmania, Australia. It is the summit of the Wellington Range and is within Wellington Park reserve. Hobart, Tasmania's capital city, is located at the foot of the mountain.
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⛰️ Hill spots ⛰️ Highland spots ⛰️ Hill station spots 🗼 Landmark spots ⛰️ Mountain spots Panorama spots 🏖️ Coast spots ❄️ Tundra spotsMount Wellington at 4,170 feet high (1,271 m), is a peak in Tasmania, Australia, overlooking the city of Hobart. It is frequently covered with snow, even sometimes in summer, and the lower part of its slopes is covered with thick forests crossed by numerous hiking trails or areas cleared by forest fires. Its peculiarity and decoration are huge stone columns. These rocks are called organ pipes for their resemblance to them and for the interesting sounds they emit when the wind blows.
Located 12.4 miles (20 km) from the center of Hobart, you can go to Mount Wellington by bus, tour operator, or with your own car. Be careful on the road, which is sometimes narrow. At the end of the journey, there is really a breathtaking view allowing to understand how the city is organized and the archipelagos, capes, lakes that surround it. A great moment not to be missed. Wellington Park is crisscrossed with tracks and trails for bushwalking, cycling, and horseback riding. Walk to Silver Falls along the Pipeline Track (40 minutes round trip) or take the Lenah Valley Track (45 minutes round trip) to Sphinx Rock. From the top, there are stunning views of the surrounding area, which are especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset. There are several convenient observation platforms have been equipped for tourists to enjoy the view.
The little unknown capital of the Southern Hemisphere that is Hobart is worth the detour, with a stroll in its streets with colonial villas, a climb to Mount Wellington which dominates the city, and the MONA museum, a must-see during your stay in Hobart. Battery Point, which is the oldest district of the city, with colonial architecture, is a residential district with wooden, brick, or stone houses for the richest or for the churches. Your climb to Mount Wellington requires a stop in this charming town.
With a vehicle, it takes an average of twenty minutes to reach the top of Mount Wellington and admire the incredible view.
Yes, the road is paved and safe for all types of vehicles so don't worry, if you don't feel up to driving, take a shuttle or a bus. Some sections of the road are narrow so be careful, when the weather is not ideal (snow, black ice...) access to Mount Wellington is not allowed.
No, you do not need a permit to drive to Mount Wellington with your vehicle, like in many national parks.
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