Track and Fire Trail Closures
Abseiling prohibited - Springs Lookout
Abseiling prohibited - Springs Lookout
Abseiling prohibited - Springs Lookout
Abseiling and rock climbing are prohibited at The Springs Lookout. The new balustrade is not rated for this use, and ropes spanning the lookout footprint impede access by visitors. This restriction applies to all users, including school groups and commercial operators.
Pipeline Track - caution needed
Abseiling prohibited - Springs Lookout
Abseiling prohibited - Springs Lookout
There is a hole in the Pipeline Track surface at a culvert over the Levert Rivulet (approx 42.945955 S, 147.230185 E). This section of track is outside of Wellington Park. The track remains open to riders and pedestrians, but has been closed to maintenance vehicles pending assessment and repair.
Pinnacle Road traffic data
Annual traffic data
The Trust analyses traffic counter data that has been collected by the City of Hobart since May 2014. The traffic counter records vehicle counts, speed, direction and vehicle class.
Although total vehicle entries decreased in 25-26, half of the top 20 busiest days on the road occurred during this year, including a new record for busiest day when 1,906 vehicle entered the Park on 6 September following heavy snowfall.
Recreational Trail Network usage
The Wellington Park Management Trust and Park Management agencies have deployed a network of track counters across the recreational trail network in Wellington Park. Some of these are permanent placements, whilst a small number of counters are moved around the Park to collect seasonal or sample usage data. This data is important in monitoring visitor dispersal across the Park, and to inform trail maintenance requirements.
(Graph updated 20/08/2026)