Mt Wellington Cable Car

02/09/2026

📣 📰 The Mountain Review Action Plan from the Tasmanian Government has been released today:

We will review this in full 😊

25/08/2026

Labor MP Shane Broad has declared he will not be "bullied by the Greens", less than a week after copping criticism for backing the idea of a cable car on Kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

"Seems like every time I talk about a development, I get jumped on by the Greens having a crack at me," Broad said yesterday.

Broad had last week said snow events currently make it nearly impossible to reach the summit because the road is closed and said a cable car would be a "major tourist attraction" that wouldn't "stick out like a sore thumb".

Greens tourism spokesperson Tabatha Badger had said Broad’s position was unsurprising and accused Labor of siding with the Liberals on "inappropriate development, particularly in protected areas".

In his response this week, Broad said he is "interested in is what's in the best interest of Tasmania, not what's in the best interest of the Greens trying to stop everything".

17/08/2026

‘Done Properly’ is our whole ethos 🥰✅💚
Please share your support for MWCC with Shane Broad and the Labor Opposition on his post below…

14/07/2026

POST UPDATE: 3.42pm July 14 2026

Those on school holidays and others looking for snow on Kunanyi/Mt Wellington are being asked to time their visit to avoid traffic congestion.

Freezing overnight conditions, snow and ice on the road will limit access to the mountain on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

There is limited parking at The Springs and The Summit.

🔍 Check our website for road access updates: https://www.hobartcity.com.au/Pinnacle

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⚠️ Our mountain crew continuously monitors road conditions, weather forecasts and clears snow and ice when conditions allow.

⚠️ There will be restricted access at The Springs to the Summit. Once the weather clears expect delays and traffic congestion. If you’re planning to travel up the mountain, check the road status before you go.

The Springs can get very busy, with limited parking. Park only where permitted or you may receive a parking infringement notice.

🔍 Check our website for road access updates: https://www.hobartcity.com.au/Pinnacle

The facts:
🚴When Pinnacle Road is closed due to snow, walking and biking trails remain open.
🏔️ Kunanyi/Mt Wellington might look close to Hobart, but it’s a true alpine environment - where snow, black ice, and sub-zero temperatures can appear even when the city below is mild.
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Whether you're a local or a visitor planning a trip to Kunanyi/Mt Wellington, remember - always check before you go:
🔍 Check the road open status: https://brnw.ch/21wVhYa
🌦️ Check the latest weather forecasts: https://brnw.ch/21wVhY9
⚠️ If not well prepared, the mountain weather can be deadly.
📈 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. Walkers should always be prepared to turn back.
🌨️ Low cloud can reduce visibility to a few metres.
❄️ Snow and ice can make tracks very slippery.
❄️ The Zig Zag Track can get very slippery when conditions are icy, take boot chains or walking poles.

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If you are heading up the mountain for a walk, please be prepared for very cold conditions by bringing:
🧥 Warm layers and a jacket
🌧️ A waterproof jacket
🥾 Hiking shoes
🧤 Warm hat and gloves
📱 A fully charged mobile phone
🗺️ A map

More info: https://brnw.ch/21wVhYb
And please, stay safe on the mountain 🏔️💖


[Image of snow on Kunanyi/Mt Wellington with the graphic Stay Safe on the Mountain.]

08/07/2026

…What would you do? 🤔

04/07/2026

Check this. When this cableway opened in 2012, we were inspired to push our design team to achieve something just as unique, but with smaller towers. Ultimately, we managed to integrate an open air balcony into our cabin design, to achieve this outdoor experience 😍

03/07/2026

Report online ->https://nre.tas.gov.au/biosecurity-tasmania/animal-biosecurity/animal-health/poultry-and-pigeons/bird-flu

28/06/2026

Which experience would make it onto your highlight reel? 🤔

Tourism Industry Council Tasmania
Destination Southern Tasmania
Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Hobart Cable Car Supporters
Felix Ellis MP
Eric Abetz
Roger Jaensch MP
Nick Duigan MLC
Jeremy Rockliff
Guy Barnett

25/06/2026

The issues around congestion and access restrictions we first raised over a decade ago are now validated. And the risk of such poor outcomes, at a huge expense to all Tasmanians, is now real…

A new car park and shuttle hub at the foot of the mountain has been proposed…

17/06/2026

The Wellington Park Management Trust is considering charging visitors to drive up kunanyi/Mount Wellington under a new funding model that could raise up to $8.6 million a year.

Consultants have recommended vehicle access fees, an optional shuttle and commercial licences for the park, which draws 583,000 visitors annually while relying largely on Hobart and Glenorchy council funding.

Trust general manager Amy Russell said the current model was “not sustainable”, with revenue needed for safety, amenities, traffic, toilets, boardwalks and signage.

Walkers, runners and cyclists would keep free access, but any vehicle fee must apply equally to Tasmanians and interstate visitors. The trust awaits the state government’s Our Mountains Future review before finalising its position.