kunanyi / Mount Wellington Organ Pipes
kunanyi/Mt Wellington’s Organ Pipes dolerite cliffs and the summit view over Hobart and the Derwent
The route
The line through Hobart, Tasmania, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round
Rapid alpine change - snow, wind and cloud even in summer
Open year-round; alpine weather and snow possible any month. Confirm.
On the trail
Forest and boulder tracks beneath dolerite columns
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Popular
Summit road drive; the Zig Zag Track to the top
Getting there & staying
The Springs / Fern Tree above Hobart
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Hobart; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; a summit road exists for non-hikers
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Sudden cold/snow, rockfall below the pipes
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.