Mount Wellington

Description

Mount Wellington - also known as Unghbanyahletta or Poorawetter by its indigenous names - is a snow-covered mountain with Hobart city built on much of its foothills. Towering over the city at a height of over 1,200 metres, Mount Wellington provides the backdrop to Hobart and is considered to provide some of the best views of the city. Though the mountain is frequently covered by snow - even during summer - the mountain slopes below are covered lush forests and vegetation, featuring several walking tracks and fire trails. Its most prominent feature are its “organ pipes” - columns of dolerite on its cliff which take on the shape of an organ pipe. A hike to the top of Mount Wellington is considered to be amongst the must-try activities when travelling in Hobart and will undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience – for adventurous travellers and nature lovers in particular.  

Ticket Price

Not applicable

Opening Hour

Not applicable

Recommended Visit Duration

Around 3-4 hours

Suitable For

Adults, Families, Young Adults, Children, Senior Travellers

Must See

The “organ pipes” and the view of Hobart city

Prayer Facilities

Though designated prayer facilities at Mount Wellington will be unavailable for Muslim travellers, plenty of private open space will be available to use during prayer times. Muslim travellers can also visit the Hobart Mosque located on Warwick Street in West Hobart – which is the only known mosque in Hobart.

Halal Food

Muslim travellers looking for Halal food near Mount Wellington will need to visit some of the Halal restaurants in Hobart. Ali's Asian Café, Ganges, Kebab Rehab and Aladdin Restaurant are a few Halal restaurants that are well known in Hobart and serve a wide variety of Halal dishes.