Half Day kunanyi/Mt Wellington and Cascade Female Factory

About this tour

Combine Hobart's convict past with mountain views on this 3.5-hour tour pairing kunanyi/Mt Wellington's sweeping vistas and the Cascade Female Factory's preserved buildings and stories. Your local driver navigates both sites with insight into Tasmania's colonial heritage and natural landscape. Those keen can walk back towards the city along the Hobart Rivulet—a gentler option than returning by vehicle—keeping eyes peeled for platypuses along the water.

Highlights

• Cascade Female Factory: restored convict prison buildings and exhibits
• kunanyi/Mt Wellington panoramic views over Hobart and surrounds
• Local driver-guide commentary on colonial history and geography
• Optional 2km riverside walk back to central Hobart at your pace
• Platypus spotting along the Hobart Rivulet if you walk
• Air-conditioned transport between sites

What to expect

Your driver collects you from selected hotels and takes you first to the Cascade Female Factory, where you'll explore the grounds and buildings at your own pace, learning about the women held there during convict times. The second stop is kunanyi/Mt Wellington, where you'll take in the elevated views across the city and water. Afterwards, you can either ride back to your starting point or opt for the gentler walk along the rivulet using a printed guide. The whole outing is designed to show two of Hobart's defining features without rushing.

Good to know

Entry to the factory is included; food and drinks are not. The vehicle and facilities are wheelchair-accessible. Prams and strollers suit families with small children. Return transport is by vehicle only; the rivulet walk is a one-way option back to the city.