(01) organ pipes walk, mt wellington

Introduction

Walking Guide

hobart and surrounds

(01) Organ Pipes, Mt Wellington

(02) Coal Mines Historic Site

(03) Waterfall Bay

(04) Bivouac Bay

(05) Cape Hauy

(06) Cape Raoul

(07) Fluted Cape Walk

(08) Labillardiere Peninsula Walk

(09) South Cape Bay

(10) Duckhole Lake

(11) Lake Esperance

(12) Hartz Peak

(13) Tahune AirWalk

(14) Lady Barron Falls Circuit

(15) Russell Falls

(16) Tall Trees

(17) Pandani Grove

the western wilderness

(18) Lake St Clair

(19) Mt Rufus

(20) Shadow Lake Circuit

(21) Echo Point

(22) Franklin River Nature Trail

(23) Donaghys Hill

(24) Nelson Falls

(25) Kelly Basin

(26) Hogarth Falls

(27) Montezuma Falls

(28) Huon Pine Walk

(29) Dove Lake Circuit

(30) Enchanted Walk

(31) Crater Lake Circuit

(32) Cradle Mountain Summit

north west coast & king island

(33) Calcified Forest (King Is.)

(34) The Nut

(35) Fern Glade

(36) Leven Canyo Lookout

(37) Alum Cliffs

(38) Springlawn Nature Walk

launceston, tamar and the north

(39) Hollybank Forest

(40) Duck Reach

(41) Tamar Island

(42) Liffey Falls

(43) Pine Lake

(44) Meander Falls

east coast & flinders island

(45) Castle Rock

(46) Trousers Point

(47) Strzelecki Peaks

(48) Goblin Forest Walk, Blue Tier

(49) St Columba Falls

(50) Ralphs Falls

(51) Evercreech

(52) Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge

(53) Friendly Beaches

(54) Cape Tourville

(55) Wineglass Bay Lookout

(56) Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach Circuit

(57) Loontitetermairrelehoiner

(58) Bishop and Clerk

(59) Painted Cliffs

(60) Fossil Cliffs

Mount Wellington and Wellington Park situated on the outskirts of Hobart (13 km from the city centre) provide a multitude of glorious walks, none more so than the Organ Pipes Walk. To reach the Organ Pipes track, hikers start from Fern Tree, which can be reached by public transport. From Fern Tree a track leads you to the Springs, an easy 50-minute uphill walk. From the Springs, a secondary track leads on upwards to the start of the Organ Pipes Walk.

The walk is 3.7km one way and starts at 720 metres and climbs to 1000 metres. The weather at these heights can change dramatically and all walkers are warned to prepare accordingly.

While the walk to the Springs is graded at Level 1, the track from the Springs to the fluted Pinnacles, so aptly named the Organ Pipes, is rated Level 3 and includes a 400 metre climb over almost 2 kilometres, with several rocky sections.

Walkers should ensure they have sturdy walking shoes or boots, sun hat, sun block, sunglasses and clothes to suit the changeable weather, including rainwear and jackets or jerseys. Cotton trousers and jeans are definitely not recommended on the Organ Pipes Walk particularly in winter, as cotton can draw body heat away from the wearer in damp and misty conditions should the weather turn bad. Snack food and drink should also be carried.

Walkers should allow 3-hours to complete the round trip.

Please note bicycles are not permitted on this track. Leashed dogs are permitted on the sections of the track from Fern Tree to the Springs.

Park entry fees DO NOT apply.

Facilities:
Toilets, day shelters, fireplaces and drinking water are available at both Fern Tree and the Springs. There is a day hut at the Chalet at the high point of the walk.

Vehicle Access:
The Springs can be reached from Hobart by vehicle along Huon Road and then via Pinnacles Road, which ultimately continues on to the summit of Mount Wellington. Alternatively, walkers can use the public bus service from Franklin Square in central Hobart.

Website editor - Grant Shanks