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      • Aboriginal heritage
      • European heritage
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      • Gallery
      • Map
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      • Filming & photos
      • Drones
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Wellington Park Management Trust
  • Home
  • Visitors
    • Getting there
    • Park facilities
    • Park safety
  • Recreation
    • Bushwalking
    • Bike riding
    • Rock climbing
    • 4WD access
    • Horse riding
    • Getting involved
    • Other activities
  • About
    • The Park
    • Aboriginal heritage
    • European heritage
    • The Trust
    • Gallery
    • Map
  • Permits
    • Permits and Licences
    • Filming & photos
    • Drones
    • Events
    • Recreation permits
    • Commercial Operators
    • Scientific collection
    • Developments
  • NEWS
    • Road and Track Updates
    • Latest News
    • Ranger Rants
    • For Consultation
    • Ops and Events Calendar
  • Downloads

For Wellington Park to be a special place, accessible and enjoyed by all for its prominent landscape, natural and cultural diversity, and community value


WPMT Vision Statement, Photo: Roland Lietz

Wellington Park Management Trust

The Wellington Park Management Trust is an independent management authority set up under the Wellington Park Act 1993. Membership of the Trust is specified in the Act, and comprises an independent Chair together with the Director-General of Lands, the Director of Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service and the CEO of Tourism Tasmania (or their nominees), plus 2 nominees of City of Hobart, and 1 nominee from each of Glenorchy City Council and TasWater.


The Trust is responsible for managing and protecting the diverse natural and cultural heritage of Wellington Park. The Park comprises 14 separate land parcels owned by the Crown, City of Hobart and Glenorchy City Council. The Trust's role is one of strategy and regulation, in partnership with the on-ground management of the land owners.


The Trust develops and periodically updates the Wellington Park Management Plan, a statutory document that provides for sustainable opportunities for recreation and tourism, while conserving the environmental, cultural and water catchment values of the Park. The current Management Plan, released in 2013 and amended in 2015, provides for an increased emphasis on the provision of visitor services and facilities while providing for the management of natural and cultural values. 


How does the Trust assess proposed developments in Wellington Park?


The Trust meets 5 times each year, and meeting minutes are available to view below.


Trust Membership:


  • Dr Christine Mucha (Chair)
  • Nominee: Cr Ben Lohberger (City of Hobart)
  • Nominee: Cr John Kelly (City of Hobart)
  • Nominee: Ald Molly Kendall (Glenorchy City Council)
  • Ms Rita Warrener (Tourism Tasmania)
  • Nominee: Ms Tory Ross (Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania)
  • Nominee: Mr Stuart Fletcher (Dept of Natural Resources & Environment)
  • Ms Frances Smith (TasWater)


Note: Ministerial appointment of Nominees is pending


Trust Office:


Postal address:

GPO Box 138 HOBART TAS 7001

Ph 03 6238 2176


Amy Russell, General Manager 

amy.russell@wellingtonpark.org.au

Mob 0428 226 218


Ben Masterman, Education and Regulations Coordinator 

ben.masterman@wellingtonpark.org.au

Mob 0408 517 534


Lisa Counsell, Visitor & Recreation Strategy Coordinator (Mon, Wed-Fri)

lisa.counsell@wellingtonpark.org.au

Mob 0433 198 342


Ellen Sorensen, Natural & Heritage Values Coordinator (Mon-Wed)

ellen.sorensen@wellingtonpark.org.au

Mob 0433 206 120

Trust Minutes

WPMT minutes 27 September 2022 (pdf)Download
WPMT minutes 28 June 2022 (pdf)Download
WPMT minutes 3 May 2022 (pdf)Download
WPMT minutes 22 February 2022 (pdf)Download
WPMT minutes 30 November 2021 (pdf)Download

Annual Reports

2021-22 Annual Report (pdf)Download
2020-21 Annual Report (pdf)Download
2019-20 Annual Report (pdf)Download
2018-19 Annual Report (pdf)Download
2017-18 Annual Report (pdf)Download
2016-17 Annual Report (pdf)Download
2015-16 Annual Report (pdf)Download
2014-15 Annual Report (pdf)Download
2013-14 Annual Report (pdf)Download
2012-13 Annual Report (pdf)Download

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Park management enquiries -  info@wellingtonpark.org.au / 03 6238 2176 / GPO Box 138 HOBART TAS 7001

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