Pinnacle to Zig Zag Track Lookout Loop (1.4km), Wellington Park, Tasmania

Pinnacle to Zig Zag Track Lookout Loop is a 1.4km, grade 2 hike located in the Wellington Park, Tasmania. The hike should take around 45 mins to complete.

Length: 1.4km

Duration: 45 mins

Grade: 2

Style: Return

Start: 200 Pinnacle Road

End: 200 Pinnacle Road

Location: Wellington Park

Closest town: Wellington Park

Tasmania

From state capital: 23.9km

Longitude: 147.236235

Latitude: -42.897177

Hike summary

This short walk from the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington across the plateau to a lookout will reward you with great views and a taste of Tasmania's alpine environment.

Safety

Snowfalls can occur in Wellington Park at any time of the year so ensure to bring plenty of warm, waterproof clothing. Sections of this route can be slippery when covered in snow and ice.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 1395 m
Max elevation: 0 m
Min elevation: 0 m
Total climbing: 0 m
Total descent: 0 m

Download file: greaterhobarttrails-hobart-pinnacle-to-zig-zag-track-lookout-loop.gpx

For more information on this trail, visit Greater Hobart Trails

Tips

Snowfalls can occur in Wellington Park at any time of the year so ensure to bring plenty of warm, waterproof clothing. Sections of this route can be slippery when covered in snow and ice.

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Location

Access Conditions

Large Car Park
Public Toilets

Getting there

Either drive your car to the Pinnacle of kunanyi / Mount Wellington, or if you are feeling energetic, walk to the Pinnacle from Lenah Valley, Hobart or Fern Tree.

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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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