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Organ Pipes Mt Wellington is a 7.7km, grade 3 hike in Mount Wellington, Tasmania. This hike typically takes 3 hours to complete.

Length: 7.7km

Duration: 3 hrs

Grade 3 (Moderate)

Style: Return

Start: The Springs

End: The Springs

Location: Mount Wellington

State: Tasmania

Nearby town: Hobart

From state capital: 13.1km

Latitude: -42.91553071

Longitude: 147.2484309

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Hike Overview

Beautiful Mount Wellington has a range of walking tracks. This walk leaves from the Springs and takes walkers beneath the fluted columns known as the Organ Pipes.

Highlights

The Organ Pipes are one of the most distinctive features on Mount Wellington, and form a magnificent sight along this track which runs just below their base. The dolerite rock that comprises the towering, columnar cliffs was formed during the Jurassic when Tasmania was in the process of separating from Antarctica during the final stages of the breakup of Gondwana. The cliffs are a favourite haunt of rock climbers.

Track Grade

Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

Tips

Toilets, drinking water, day shelters and fireplaces located at the Springs and Fern Tree. Day shelter huts along the track.

Supervise children , tracks subject to severe weather conditions all year round, weather may change quickly, tracks are difficult to navigate when covered in snow and may be impassable.

Biycles are not permitted on this walk. Dogs are permitted on a section of this walk, but not the entire walk, and must be kept on a leash. (Map at track start has further details).

Trail features

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Organ Pipes Mt Wellington Hike (7.75km)

Total distance: 7828 m
Max elevation: 1023 m
Min elevation: 696 m
Total climbing: 458 m
Total descent: -458 m

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For more information about this hiking trail please visit Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania

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Getting there

Organ Pipes Mt Wellington Hike (7.75km)

Davey Street and Huon Road from Hobart to Fern Tree, then the Pinnacle Road to the Springs (13km from Hobart). Alternatively, catch the public bus service from Franklin Square in Hobart to Fern Tree and then take a 40-50 minute uphill walk to the Springs by walking track. Walk starts on the Pinnacle Track, across the road from the Springs toilet block. A small track leads to the top of a loop road where the Pinnacle Track begins.

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About the region

No matter where you are in Hobart you are never far away from the City's beloved mountain, kunanyi / Mt Wellington. Rich in wildlife and blanketed in forest, woodlands and alpine environments, it is a natural playground for the people of Hobart. An extensive network of walking and mountain bike tracks are great ways of exploring the mountain, taking visitors past waterfalls, through fern glades and gullies, and opening up great views of Hobart and, on good days, the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

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Explore Safe

While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.

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Gear to consider

What you carry in your pack will depend on the weather, terrain, time of year, type of adventure, and personal preferences. Having trouble deciding what gear’s right for you? My free planning, food and packing checklists provide an introduction to things your could consider (as well as the Ten Essentials) on your day, overnight and multi-day adventures. Customise your kit according to your personal needs, always considering safety first.

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Organ Pipes Mt Wellington Hike (7.75km)

3 Reviews on “Organ Pipes Mt Wellington Hike (7.75km)”

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Andrea Bayliss

Did this circuit last year, but down past the Chalet and down Old Hobartians Track and back to The Springs via Lenah Valley Track. Navigating the rock scree heading down was very challenging! But a stunning area and a fantastic hike.

24/03/2022, 05:12

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Rebecca Haines

Sacha Rattray put this on the list!

You’ll need to start a new list

24/03/2022, 05:12

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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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