Mt Wellington

Mt Wellington towers over Hobart as the only mountain in Australia that is tall enough to be classified as "alpine" within a major city. You can see snow on Mt Wellington at any time of the year and a trip to the top rewards you with some breathtaking views.

Mount Wellington rises to 1,270 metres (4,000 ft) above Hobart, Mt Wellington provides a wilderness experience for locals and visitors about 20 minutes drive from the city. The short drive to the summit takes you from temperate rainforest to sub-alpine flora and glacial rock formations, ending in panoramic views of Hobart, Bruny Island, South Arm and the Tasman Peninsula.

The Visitor Centre at the top provides some shelter from the weather and a viewing platform on the western side looks over the southern World Heritage Area. There are bushwalking tracks for all fitness levels too. Mountain activities also include cycling and abseiling.

The Aboriginal name for Mt Wellington is Unghbanyahletta or Poorawetter.

Charles Darwin climbed Mt Wellington during a visit on the HMS Beagle in February 1836.

The Lookout & Visitor Centre at the top of Mt Wellington.


The Pinnacle at the summit of Mt Wellington


View to the south


Rocky terrain


View from Mt Wellington to North Bruny Island and D'Entrecasteaux Channel


View across Mt Wellington to the north


No trees above the treeline on Mt Wellington


View to the Derwent River


View of Hobart and the Derwent River with the Tasman Bridge


Rock formations at Mt Wellington