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kunanyi/Mt Wellington including Female Factory
Highlights
- Explore breath-taking views from kunanyi/Mt Wellington, revealing stunning panoramas on clear days.
- Wander through diverse eco systems, experiencing the unique alpine environment up close.
- Discover the harsh realities of female convicts at the Cascade Female Factory through an engaging audio experience.
- Enjoy a short walk on the Exhibition Garden circuit at The Springs, embracing nature's tranquillity in a family-friendly setting.
A contrasting tour of breath-taking scenery with views from kunanyi/Mt Wellington to the harsh stories of life as a female convict inside the Cascade Female Factory. On this fully escorted tour of Mt Wellington we pass through various eco systems and experience the harsh alpine environment to the summit where on a clear day the views are stunning. What ever the weather take the opportunity to visit Iconic Mt Wellington – the traditional indigenous name in Palawa Kani language is kunanyi. Enjoy a short walk on the Exhibition Garden circuit at The Springs.
On arrival at the Cascades Female Factory visit the interpretation centre and use your self guided audio experience to learn about the lives of the Female Convicts once imprisoned here.
Tour details
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Available from 12 August 2025 to 31 March 2026
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Experience Tasmania Tours and Charters/GrayLine Tasmania
Experience Tasmania/Gray Line is a 100% Tasmanian-owned and operated Company providing quality touring and transport throughout Tasmania.
Operating a fleet of modern, comfortable, luxury vehicles ranging from 4 seats up to 50 seats for any touring requirements.
The vehicles are fully maintained and fitted with the latest safety features.
The seat in coach day tours also operating under the Gray Line brand offers the largest range of sightseeing day tours to all the iconic attractions and experienced driver/guides ensure the friendliest tours, expert commentary, unmatched safety, comfort and personalised service.
Choose from the widest range of quality half and full day sightseeing tours then sit back and relax in modern vehicles while the experienced driver/guides share their stories and provide you with a safe, fun-filled and informative tour to Hobart’s major attractions.
Whether it is nature, history, heritage or wildlife that interests you – sit back, relax and… “We’ll take you there!”.
Experience Tasmania is the franchised Gray Line Tours operator for Southern Tasmania – you can be sure of the highest standards associated with this international brand name.
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian National Sportfishing Association
- Australian Outdoor Industry
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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