Length of Trip : Two and a half hours

Cost :
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Best time to go : Operates year round, although minimum numbers apply and bookings are essential.

Wheelchair friendly : No

Family friendly : Children from 8 upwards, with a strict minimum height of 140cm

Where to eat :
In Hobart, we recommend:
The Urban Greek: Outstanding Greek cuisine from this friendly, stylish family-owned restaurant downtown.
Mures Upper Deck: The city's best seafood, located right on the wharf.
The Old Wharf Restaurant, located in the Macq01 Hotel, gourmet dining with a view.

Official Site :
http://underdownunder.com.au/tour/mount-wellington-descent/

Where to Stay :
For families, we recommend our partner the Discovery Parks in Hobart. For something more urban and upmarket, consider the storied Macq01.

Getting There :
Tour depart and finish at 4 Elizabeth Street Hobart, opposite the Tasmanian Tourism and Information Centre. There are daily departures at 10am & 1pm.

Note from Robin :
Under Down Under Tours run two to three descents every day during the summer, providing transfers, bikes, guides and a support vehicle. You must wear enclosed shoes, and wearing layers is recommended as it can get very chilly at the top of the mountain (you can always leave things in the support van as you go). You only have to be in average shape for this one, as gravity does most of the work! You have a choice whether you want to go off-road at sections on the way down. This tour is a great way to get your bearings around the city, and tick off one of the world's great downhill rides. More experienced downhill mountain bikers will want to check out the tracks at the Meehan Range in Clarence, or better yet, smash the new Maydena Bike Park located about 90 minutes from Hobart.