Community news

Upper Luge and Crosscut Tracks are open!

14-Apr-2022

Read the City of Hobart social media release.

Upper Luge is for bikes only, downhill only. Crosscut is for everyone, but bikes uphill only.

13/5/22 Zig Zag track works update: closed till end June

1-Feb-2022

Update 13/5/22: Much anticipated track upgrade works are under way on the Zig Zag Track. Estimated finish date is June 30.

Pinnacle Road guard rail replacement under way above The Springs

18-Oct-2021

New galvanised guard rails are being installed along 1.5kms of road above The Springs.

The dog and the mountain

1-Jun-2021

Wellington Park is unique. It’s a bit special… which is why it is not managed as a National Park, but has its own rules instead. One of the marvellous things about its uniqueness and non National Park-ness is that you can bring your dog along. Well, mostly anyway. It’s complicated. I hope this article makes it a bit clearer.

Orange Hawkweed Control Program launched

18-Jan-2021

City of Hobart launches its Orange Hawkweed Control Program.

Keep your eyes peeled in Wellington Park for this pretty but pesky pest...

No access to St Crispins Well

15-Jul-2020

The walking track to St Crispins Well is still closed. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Circle Track temporarily partially closed

21-May-2019

The Southern half of the Circle Track has been closed temporarily due to a large tree fall and the removal of a bridge.

Cable car questions

3-May-2019

At the public meeting on the cable car proposed for kunanyi / Mount Wellington on 16 April 2019 the Trust undertook to responded to questions from the public in writing.