Mt. Wellington is the mountain overlooking Hobart, the capital of Tasmania. It is 1,271 metres (or 4,170 ft) tall, and you can walk right up from the ocean to the very top in a day. It’s a nice hike, and not too difficult!
Mt. Wellington as seen from the quaint and quiet streets of Hobart.
Up we go!
Hobart from the slopes of Mt. Wellington
View of the Organ Pipes
My friend Abby and I hiked Mt. Wellington in July, which is the coldest month of the year in Tasmania, and all of the locals said we were crazy. But I hiked it with nothing but a jumper and long trousers and was fine. Maybe I just have a high tolerance for cold?
Abby at the top, demonstrating the proper warm clothing (and also the “glorious” view).
Sadly, at the top we couldn’t see a thing for the fog.
Hmm…
Mysterious…
Good thing there is a railing here!
This self-portrait brought to you by me almost slipping and falling off the mountain.
My, that is deep.
- The Black Currawong (Strepera fuliginosa) is an endemic bird to Tasmania.
