Hobart to the Pinnacle (14.2km), Wellington Park, Tasmania

Hobart to the Pinnacle is a 14.2km, grade 4 hike located in the Wellington Park, Tasmania. The hike should take around 7 hrs to complete.

Length: 14.2km

Duration: 7 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: Return

Start: 100 Pinnacle Road

End: 100 Pinnacle Road

Location: Wellington Park

Closest town: Wellington Park

Tasmania

From state capital: 11.7km

Longitude: 147.255721

Latitude: -42.899003

Hike summary

Climbing approximately 1200 metres, this is a challenging and satisfying expedition from the city to the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington.

Safety

Snowfalls can occur in Wellington Park at any time of the year so ensure you bring plenty of bring warm, waterproof clothing and sufficient water and food for the journey. Sections of this route can be slippery when covered in snow and ice. Rocks may fall from the Organ Pipes.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 14080 m
Max elevation: 0 m
Min elevation: 0 m
Total climbing: 0 m
Total descent: 0 m

Download file: greaterhobarttrails-hobart-hobart-to-the-pinnacle.gpx

For more information on this trail, visit Greater Hobart Trails

Trail Features

Alpine Region

Tips

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Location

Access Conditions

Public Transport
Large Car Park
Public Toilets
Drinking Water
Picnic Shelter

Getting there

Walk to the start of the track from the city centre

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Weather

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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