Halls Saddle Visitor Hub project update

Published on 29 June 2026

On Monday, the Hobart City Council will consider the Halls Saddle Visitor Hub Master Plan Options Analysis, an important step in the long-term vision for the Halls Saddle Visitor Hub at a former quarry on the lower slopes of Kunanyi / Mount Wellington.

The Master Plan options for the site highlight what may be possible, offering several solutions on the disused quarry site allowing visitors a way to experience the mountain while respecting its cultural, environmental and landscape values.

This is not a final design, but the beginning of a broader conversation with the community about the site’s future.

Positioned between mountain and river, the proposals respond to the deep connection between Kunanyi and Timtumili Minanya / River Derwent.

Any next stage would involve great care and include community and Palawa engagement to help shape a careful, collaborative path forward.

The full officer report can be found on the Hobart City Council meeting agenda on the City of Hobart website.