Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour
Climb to the summit, then loop the city on your own schedule
A combined ticket for Hobart gives you access to the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus and the Red Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Tour, both running on your own timing. Ride the mountain bus up 1270 metres for 30 minutes at the summit with views over Hobart and the east coast, then return to the city and hop on and off the open-top double-decker at any of 20 stops around Hobart over 48 hours. The mountain pass is valid all day. You choose when to climb and which city stops to visit. Includes a bushwalking map and the official sightseeing guide.
Step-by-step itinerary
kunanyi/Mt Wellington and Hobart city tour
- Travel to kunanyi/Mt Wellington summit
- Explore summit views and observation area
- Optional short walk on Zig Zag Track
- Optional hop-off at Fern Tree Park for walks and lunch
- Optional hop-off at The Springs for walks and cafe
- Optional hike Organ Pipes Walk between The Springs and The Chalet
- Return to Hobart city
- Join Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus tour
- Optional hop-off at Brooke Street Pier
- Optional hop-off at Salamanca Place market and shops
- Optional hop-off at Wrest Point waterfront and walk to Long Beach
- Optional hop-off at Cascade Brewery and gardens
- Optional hop-off at Cascades Female Factory historic site
- Optional hop-off at Village Cinema and shopping
- Optional hop-off at Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Optional hop-off at Maritime Museum of Tasmania
- Optional hop-off at Hobart Convict Penitentiary
- Optional hop-off at Aquatic Centre and University Rose Gardens
- Optional hop-off at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Mount Wellington 30m
- Salamanca Market passing by
- Cascade Brewery passing by
- Cascades Female Factory passing by
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery passing by
- Maritime Museum of Tasmania passing by
- Hobart Convict Penitentiary passing by
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens passing by
What’s included
- Complimentary copy of the official sightseeing guide to Hobart.
- complimentary Wellington Park bushwalking map.
- WiFi on board.
- kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass valid all day with English commentary.
- 48-hour Red Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Ticket.
- air-conditioned vehicles.
- live guide in English on the city loop.
Times
- Every day 09:30 11:00 12:30 14:00 15:30
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The experience
The mountain comes first. The kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus carries you up to the summit at 1270 metres, where you get 30 minutes to stand in the sheltered observation area and take in the views: Hobart spread below, the east coast beyond, and the World Heritage Area of Southern Tasmania to the west. The pass is valid all day, so you can ride up in the morning or afternoon, and you don't have to stay on the bus the whole way: hop off at Fern Tree Park, The Springs, or The Chalet to walk one of the marked tracks instead. The Pipeline Track to Silver Falls takes 40 minutes return and follows the water pipeline that supplies Hobart. The Organ Pipes Walk is one of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks and takes three hours return: a difficult route around the base of 120-metre dolerite columns with views of the mountain and the river below. Lost Freight Cafe and Fern Tree Tavern are open at the lower stops if you want lunch or coffee before heading back down.
Once you're back in the city, the 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off ticket lets you ride the open-top Red Decker bus at your own pace. Stay on for the full 90-minute loop or get off at any of the 20 stops. Salamanca Place has the 1840s Georgian warehouses now filled with cafés, galleries and boutique shops, and if you're there on a Saturday, Salamanca Market is Australia's largest outdoor market. Brooke Street Pier is where the MONA ferry departs and where you can find cafés with waterside views. The Cascade Brewery stop lets you tour Australia's oldest brewery or walk through Cascade Gardens down to the Cascades Female Factory, where you can join a tour to learn the history of the convict women imprisoned there. The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Maritime Museum, Hobart Convict Penitentiary, and Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are all on the loop: each with their own entrance fees if you want to go inside.
The buses are air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi. You get a complimentary copy of the official sightseeing guide and a bushwalking map for the mountain. The city loop has live English commentary on board. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a pram or stroller. The buses are wheelchair accessible. The pass is valid for 48 hours from when you first use it on the city loop, so you can split your time between the mountain and the city however suits your day.
Is this one for you?Choose this combo ticket if you want both the mountain summit views and city sightseeing in one outing. The mountain bus includes 30 minutes at the peak plus optional bushwalking stops, while the city loop covers ground-level highlights.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 16 years); Infant (under 6): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's the walk like at the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington?
The summit has a sheltered observation area with interpretive signage, multiple lookouts and disabled access toilets. You get 30 minutes to explore. The Zig Zag Track across the plateau takes 20 minutes return and is a short, easy walk with spanning views of Tasmania's alpine environment.
Can I hop off the mountain bus to do a bushwalk instead of going all the way to the summit?
Yes. The kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus stops at Fern Tree Park, The Springs, and The Chalet, each with different walking tracks. The Pipeline Track to Silver Falls is 40 minutes return and easy; the Lenah Valley Track to Sphinx Rock is 45 minutes return; the Organ Pipes Walk is three hours return and difficult. You can hop on a later bus to return to Hobart.
How many stops does the Hobart city bus make?
The Red Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Tour has 20 stops around Hobart. You can stay on for the full 90-minute loop or get off and back on at any stop during your 48-hour ticket window.
What attractions are included in the city loop stops?
The 20 stops include Salamanca Place (with Salamanca Market on Saturdays), Brooke Street Pier, Cascade Brewery, Cascades Female Factory, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Maritime Museum, Hobart Convict Penitentiary, Wrest Point, and the Aquatic Centre. Each stop has its own attractions and cafés. Most museums and sites charge separate entry fees.
How long is the ticket valid for?
The kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Pass is valid all day on the day you use it. The 48-hour Hop-On Hop-Off City Loop Ticket is valid for 48 hours from when you first board the city bus.
Is there food and drink available on the buses or at the stops?
The buses don't include food or drinks, but the stops have cafés and restaurants. Lost Freight Cafe and Fern Tree Tavern are at the mountain stops. Brooke Street Pier, Salamanca Place, Cascade Brewhouse, and Wrest Point all have dining options at the city stops.
Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour
4h–2d · EN
from AU$ 95 per person
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