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Mountain · Hobart, Tasmania
Mount Wellington / kunanyi
A 1,271-metre mountain behind Hobart, with a road to the summit, a viewpoint over the city and estuary, columnar rock faces and walking trails.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Mount Wellington / kunanyi
Kunanyi, also called Mount Wellington, rises to 1,271 metres behind Hobart and is visible from almost anywhere in the city. Kunanyi is the name given by the Palawa Aboriginal people and is officially used alongside the English name.
A roughly 22 km road climbs from the centre to the summit, the Pinnacle, where a glazed shelter and viewing platforms reveal the city, the Derwent River estuary, the Tasman Peninsula and the island’s southwest ranges.
On the slopes, the Organ Pipes are vertical dolerite column faces popular with climbers. Trails descend through forest and slopes to Hobart neighbourhoods, and buses run to the summit.
Weather at the top changes quickly: it can be cold and windy even in summer, and in winter the road sometimes closes due to snow or ice.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1 to 2 hours at the summit; longer for the trails.
Best time
On clear days, in the morning or late afternoon. Check whether the road is open in winter.
How to get there
By car, about 22 km from central Hobart via Pinnacle Road, or by bus that climbs to the summit.
Tip
Bring warm clothing even in summer: the summit is often much colder than the city.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Mount Wellington / kunanyi
How high is kunanyi?
1,271 metres.
Can you drive up kunanyi?
Yes, via a roughly 22 km road from the centre, which may close because of snow in winter.
Why does the mountain have two names?
Kunanyi is the Palawa Aboriginal name, officially used alongside the English name Mount Wellington.