Mount MT Wellington Via The Organ Pipes

# Tasmanian Adventure Hike Three:

Grade: Hard
Total Elevation Gain: 1,189m
Distance: 20 km (or 10 Km if you take the bus down)
Pace: Moderate (4.5km PH)
Meeting Point: Fern Glade Car Park
Host Contact Number: 0401498263 (Douglas)

We can't visit Hobart without conquering Mount Wellington!

No matter where you are in the city, the mountain is always watching over you. Its lower slopes are cloaked in stunning, towering woodlands, but as you climb higher, the landscape dramatically transforms into an alpine wonderland of wind-sculpted rocks and panoramic skies.

Our adventure starts – and finishes – at the Fern Glade track.
From there, we ascend the Gradys Falls Track, winding through ferny gullies until we join the betts Vale track & Organ Pipes track until we merge onto Pinnacle Road.
Here we take in sweeping views of Hobart, the Derwent River, and the fascinating sculpture-like rock formations that cling to the ridge.
Then from there we make our way down again back to the cars via the Organ pipes track.

Transport:
Please ensure you have organised your transport and confirm your pick up point in Hobart with the driver in advance!

You will need to leave Hobart by 8:00am as the drive to the starting point will take about 20 minutes.

Track Notes:
This is mostly just one big hill but elevation is is over a few kilometres so easier than you think and as we get closer to the top its mostly steps on a well maintained track.

Bus Option.
If you are knees are feeling a big sore from the previous hikes you do have the option of taking the bus down from the summit.
For more information click: Bus time table and map
The bus stops at Fern Glade on its way back to the city or you can take it back all the way to the city centre. They advise to book in advance but normally they have spare seats but you will need to pay in CASH (we should make it to the summit in time for the 11:00am bus or at the latest the 12:30 bus)

Other Notes: The weather on the summit has very little to do with the weather in Hobart so again please be prepared for sudden drops in temperature and strong winds.

Map: See the attached map for more information : All Trails. Custom loop Mt Wellington (note this is a custom map)

Questions ? feel free to post questions or text me as always (0401498263)