Vehicle access
Pinnacle Road is the only public road into Wellington Park. Pinnacle Road begins at the end of Pillinger Drive in the suburb of Fern Tree, and continues through The Springs (720m) to the summit of Kunanyi / Mount Wellington 1,271m). The road is sealed and suitable for conventional vehicles, but it is a narrow, winding road so please drive carefully and be on the look out for bikes and pedestrians.
Road access may be restricted due to snow and ice at any time during the year, but particularly from April-September. Pinnacle Road is also subject to occasional closures for community and sporting events. Recreational trails remain open in Wellington Park even when the road is closed. Check the Pinnacle Road status before you begin your drive.
Other roads provide access to trail heads around the Park boundary, but do not enter Wellington Park. These include:
- Old Farm Rd, South Hobart - small informal parking area and pedestrian/bike access to the Main Fire Trail, Old Farm Track and Myrtle Gully Track.
- Lenah Valley Rd, Lenah Valley - small informal parking area and pedestrian/bike access to the Main Fire Trail, Lenah Valley Fire Trail and Old Hobartians Track.
- Tolosa St, Glenorchy - parking available at Tolosa Park and pedestrian/bike access to the Glenorchy MTB Park and a large network of fire trails above Tolosa Park, including connection to the North South Track to The Springs.
- Myrtle Forest Rd, Collinsvale - small informal parking area and pedestrian access to the Myrtle Forest Track.
- Betts Rd, Neika - limited roadside parking (do not obstruct private property access) and pedestrian access to the Cathedral Rock Track.
Wellington Park is closed to all users during Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger days in either the Southeast or Upper Derwent Valley forecast districts.
Parking
Limited parking is available at The Springs, The Pinnacle, and small numbers of vehicles can be accommodated in lay-bys at designated points along Pinnacle Rd. Illegal parking on Pinnacle Rd is a safety hazard and impedes the flow of traffic. Council and Trust Rangers patrol the road.
Traffic congestion is often experienced on snow days. The City of Hobart implements temporary traffic management measures on these days to manage vehicle numbers and maintain visitor safety. Observe all traffic management signage and directions from traffic management staff.
To access walks and facilities in the Fern Tree area, park in Stephenson Place or the Fern Glade parking area only. The Fern Tree Tavern carpark is for Tavern customers only.
Buses
There are several privately operated shuttle bus services and tour operators travelling between Hobart and Kunanyi / Mount Wellington. There is a service that offers wheelchair access, and capacity to carry up to 4 mountain bikes. Contact the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre for information and bookings.
Metro Buses run a service to Fern Tree (Huon Rd/Summerleas Rd bus stop), leaving from Franklin Square in Hobart. The 448 bus operates the route on week days, and the 449 operates on weekends and public holidays. The Tasmanian Government has made all public transport in Tasmania free until June 2027.
The Kunanyi / Mount Wellington Explorer Bus is the only licensed operator in the Park able to take visitors up Kunanyi / Mount Wellington when the road is closed due to snow.
Walking/Riding to the Park
Safety first! Always check the weather on the mountain and be prepared with the right gear for your visit.
Travel along the historic Pipeline Track to Fern Tree, via a number of Hobart's bushland reserves. Alternatively, use the Hobart Rivulet Park or the New Town Rivulet Park.
The Park can also be accessed from a number of points along the boundary by a network of walking tracks and/or fire trails leading from Fern Tree, South Hobart, Lenah Valley, Glenorchy, Neika and Collinsvale. Wellington Park includes trails designated for MTB only, walking only, and shared use. Please obey all signage and respect your fellow track users.