kunanyi / Mount Wellington Circuit via Pinnacle, Zig-Zag and Ice House Tracks
3 h to 4 h
7.4 km
circuit
↑ 604 m ↓ -605 m
Hard track
Starting from The Springs picnic area on Pinnacle Road, Wellington Park, this walk takes you on a circuit past Mount Wellington via the Pinnacle, Zig-Zag and Ice House tracks. The walk starts with a steep climb along the Pinnacle and Zig-Zag tracks towards the summit of Mount Wellington, which is often snow-capped and provides an impressive backdrop to the city of Hobart. Once at the summit, you can walk past the broadcast tower to the glass enclosed observatory, which allows you to experience panoramic views while staying sheltered from the weather. There are also many boardwalks which lead to beautiful vantage points around the summit. Continuing the loop, the track crosses the alpine plateau along the South Wellington Track before descending steeply onto the Ice House Track. The track weaves through snow gums and boulder fields, eventually reaching the Milles Track, which leads back to the picnic area. This loop can be walked in either direction. The track is very rocky and the summit is known for sudden weather changes, so sturdy hiking shoes are recommended, as well as warm and waterproof clothing. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Continue onto Davey Street, B64 and drive for another 690 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Davey Street, B64 and drive for another 6.5 km
Turn sharp right onto Pillinger Drive, C616 and drive for another 4.2 km
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From Pinnacle Road (in front of Lost Freight Cafe), head towards the "One Way" sign as you skirt the rock line. Head along the paved path gently uphill as it veers left. In about 65 metres, make a perpendicular right turn and head along the narrow dirt track (Radfords Track). Follow the said track until you get to the paved path again, then turn right and head along the said paved path for about 35 metres. Turn left and head up the steps to head along the Pinnacle Feeder Track. After about 120 metres, veer right at the Y intersection to continue along kunanyi / Mount Wellington Circuit via Pinnacle, Zig-Zag and Ice House Tracks (counterclockwise).....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start heading along Pinnacle Road.
Lost Freight Cafe (about 9 m back from the start).
There is water tap (about 7 m back from the start).
Find the car park at the start.
Find the sign at the start.
Find the toilet at the start. This toilet is wheelchair accessible. This toilet is male, female and equipped with a hand-washing basin.
Then pass the picnic table (7 m on your left).
After another 7 m pass the BBQ (15 m on your left).
After another 15 m pass the shelter (25 m on your left).
After another 35 m turn right, to head along Radfords Track.
After another 115 m veer right.
After another 30 m turn left, to head along Pinnacle Feeder Track.
After another 115 m (at the intersection of Pinnacle Track & Pinnacle Feeder Track) veer right, to head along Pinnacle Track.
After another 1.4 km (at the intersection of Zig Zag Track & Organ Pipes Track) continue straight, to head along Zig Zag Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This is the last stretch to the summit of Mount Wellington. Enjoy the southwestern views from the lookout and visit the eastern viewpoints if you\'d like to as well. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 1.2 km (at the intersection of South Wellington Track & Zig Zag Track) turn sharp left, to head along South Wellington Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip taking you to the Rocking Stone. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 1.4 km (at the intersection of South Wellington Track & Rocking Stone Track) continue straight, to head along South Wellington Track.
After another 660 m (at the intersection of Ice House Track & South Wellington Track) veer left, to head along Ice House Track.
After another 45 m (at the intersection of Ice House Track & Richea Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Ice House Track.
After another 1.7 km (at the intersection of Milles Track & Ice House Track) veer left, to head along Milles Track.
After another 330 m (at the intersection of Pinnacle Feeder Track & Pinnacle Track) turn right, to head along Pinnacle Feeder Track.
After another 115 m turn right.
After another 30 m veer left, to head along Radfords Track.
After another 115 m turn left.
After another 70 m come to the end.
An optional side trip taking you to the Rocking Stone.
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Rocking Stone Track & South Wellington Track Start heading along Rocking Stone Track (a walking track).
After another 185 m come to "Rocking Stone".
Continue another 0 m to find Rocking Stone at the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 185 m to the main route.
This is the last stretch to the summit of Mount Wellington. Enjoy the southwestern views from the lookout and visit the eastern viewpoints if you\'d like to as well.
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Zig Zag Track & South Wellington Track Start heading along Zig Zag Track (a walking track).
After 185 m pass the "kunanyi / Mount Wellington" (about 65 m ahead).
Bushwalk
3 h to 4 h
Shelter: There is one 40 m from the start.
Toilet: There is one 15 m from the start.
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Lost Freight Cafe (about 9 m back from the start).
There is water tap (about 7 m back from the start).
Find the car park at the start.
Find the sign at the start.
Then pass the picnic table (7 m on your left).
After another 7 m pass the BBQ (15 m on your left).
After another 115 m veer right.
After another 185 m come to "Rocking Stone".
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 185 m to the main route.
After 185 m pass the "kunanyi / Mount Wellington" (about 65 m ahead).