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Activity Code: ISLA101
Overview
Rising to a height of 1270 metres, Mt Wellington is a spectacular and panoramic backdrop for the city of Hobart. Follow your guide on a downhill descent of the mountain! The Mt Wellington Descent is our flagship product and over the past 6 years we've taken thousands of people down famous Mt Wellington on a bike.
Get picked up from your Hobart accommodation and transferred by van to the summit of Mt Wellington. From the top you can see for miles and miles up the Derwent Valley, down to the Southern Ocean and across to Port Arthur. The inlets, bays and hills of this beautiful city are spread out in a stunning panorama, detailed at the lookout at the summit.
Guides fit you with a helmet and gloves followed by a detailed safety and rules briefing. After a practice ride at the summit, the group then follows the guide on a downhill descent of the mountain. Enjoy watching the alpine terrain gradually being replaced by a magnificent forest and stop on several occasions to take in the varying views and snap a picture or two.
The winding mountain road takes you down to the foothills where you can choose to experience the thrill of the off-road section under strict guidance and instruction. The off-road section rejoins at Cascade Gardens where everyone enjoys a quick snack. Finish the 21km cycling trip after riding through the outer suburbs of South Hobart and Battery Point and complete the journey in Salamanca Place on the waterfront of Hobart.
Location
Hobart (Hobart - Tasmania)
We are located in Hobart - TAS
Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
Numbers
This experience operates with a minimum of 2 people and maximum of 11.
Session Time
Allow 3 hours for this experience. The drive to the top of the mountain will take 40mins. You will be riding for approx. 2 hours, but that includes several stops for photo opportunities, regrouping and snacks.
Guidelines & Restrictions
This ride is geared for non-riders as well as riders. The majority of the riding is downhill so fitness isn't a big issue. Included in the price is transport to the summit, guides, helmet, bike, jacket, and a snack at the bottom.
Everything is done to ensure your safety, the rest is up to you. We wear bright coloured clothing and helmets. We always ride on the left and keep an eye on traffic. The bikes have very good V-brakes and are checked before every ride.
Wear something warm for the summit, but have a t-shirt underneath as you warm up quickly once you get off the mountain. Wear sneakers, walking boots or walking shoes for cycling. Helmets are supplied and warm polar fleece jackets/rain jackets, ear warmers and gloves for cooler months if required.
Extra Info
Children 8 - 15 years travel at concession prices.
Booking Insurance
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Please note: GoDo and/or the activity supplier cannot provide a REFUND for cancellations, no matter the reasons. However, should you obtain Cancellation Cover, you maybe be able to make a claim directly to Mondial Assistance, our Cancellation Cover provider.
Contact Us
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Reviews
"The Mt Wellington Descent was awesome. Great views of the city of Hobart, an easy ride, the guides were really friendly and generally a lot of fun. Dont wear shorts as it gets mighty cold at the summit." Shaun, Nov 2008
"We enjoyed our descent down Mt Wellington. Our instructor was excellent informative and enthusiastic. Bus driver was cheery and both had a lot of local knowledge and good senses of humour, It was a great experince." Linda , Feb 2008
"Thanks for the experience and adventure and A+ service our guide gave us on our decent bike ride of Mt Wellington, it was a laugh, invigorating, and she pointed out many interesting plants along the way, it was one of the highlight of our 3 day stay. I am sure to tell all my clients that this is a must! " Alison, Nov 2006