Mount Wellington Tour

Overview

Take the opportunity to take a look at the stunning views of Mount Wellington, take advantage of perhaps playing in the snow, whatever the weather may be take the chance to visit the iconic Mount Wellington! Make sure your camera is fully charged, these views you cannot miss!

Take a journey on this breath taking tour of Mount Wellington. Crowned by alpine vegetation and dusted by snow in winter, Mt Wellington enables the visitor to glimpse the unfolding panorama of river, fields and the aquatic setting of Hobart town. Its one of those jaw dropping moments in life, where you reach the top of a mountain and spread out before you is a magnificent sight. Kunanyi/Mt Wellington is definitely the place to be in awe.

Once you step out of the coach, the view that surrounds you is amazing! The views from Mount Wellington are just phenomenal, you can see Hobart, the Derwent River and beyond. On a clear day you can also see out to Bruny Island. After taking in the views we then make a stop at the Female Factory, once a convict prison for women and children.

Your highlights of the tour will include Australia's oldest army facility and the suburb of South Hobart! You will get the chance to see the massive rock formation of the Organ Pipes and of course the unsurpassed views of Mount Wellington! You will get the opportunity to visit the remains of the female factory, also known as a one time prison.

You will be returned back in plenty of time for your cruise ships departure.

Basic Itinerary:

- Depart from the Port

- Drive towards the Mountain and arrive at the Summit

- Guests will have 40 minutes of free time at the Summit

- This is when you will be driven down the Mountain

- Stop at the ruins of the Female Prison, you will be able to have free time at the Female Prison for around 15 Minutes

- Continue through the City

- Return to the port