Snow on Kunanyi / Mt Wellington

Kunanyi / Mt Wellington is a magical place in the snow.

There some great short walks to see the snow. But you must be properly prepared for harsh alpine conditions.

Stay safe on the mountain

Pinnacle Road will be closed when ice and snow make it unsafe for cars. Make sure to check the current road status before you go.

Great Short Walks in the snow

We've given you a taste of the walks below, but please download the brochure for a handy map and safety tips.

Great Short Walks in the Snow brochure(PDF, 2MB)

Springs to the Chalet

Starting from The Springs, follow Pinnacle Track past the Zig Zag Track turn-off and along the Organ Pipes Track towards The Chalet. You will pass beneath the Organ Pipes before arriving at The Chalet. Return the same way. This route is often the quickest to the snowline.

Sphinx Rock and Junction Cabin

Follow Lenah Valley Track to Sphinx Rock for great views over Hobart. For a longer walk continue all the way to Junction Cabin. Return the same way for both walks. This route experiences snow only when snow falls to low levels.

Silver Falls

Towering tree ferns, lush forest and moss can all be found on your way to Silver Falls. If starting at Fern Tree Park, follow the Pipeline Track to the Fern Tree Bower, then on to the falls, returning clockwise via Fern Glade Track. You can also visit the falls from The Springs by following Radfords Track, turning right on to Reids Track. This route experiences snow only when snow falls to low levels.

The summit

You can walk to the summit in the snow, even when the road is closed.

Experienced walkers can use the Zig Zag Track. This track is steep and can be icy and slippery in snow.

If the road is closed to cars, you can still walk on the road to the summit. Please be aware of snow clearing operations if you are walking on the road.

Warning: The summit is 1271m above sea level and exposed to wind gusts that can exceed 100km/h. Wind chill makes hypothermia a serious risk to walkers if not properly prepared.

Stay safe on the mountain

If you're not well prepared, weather on Kunanyi / Mt Wellington can be dangerous.

Read through the information on our mountain safety page.

Stay safe on the mountain

For every 100 metres you ascend the temperature typically falls a degree. The summit is 600 metres higher than The Springs and is likely to be 6°C colder. If it's windy, the summit will feel even colder. Be prepared to turn back. Low cloud can reduce visibility to a few metres. Snow and ice can make tracks very slippery.