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Sphinx Rock – View of Hobart loop from Fern Tree

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Sphinx Rock – View of Hobart loop from Fern Tree

Hard

4.7

(6)

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Sphinx Rock – View of Hobart loop from Fern Tree

05:12

14.0km

880m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.20 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.97 km

The view from this spot over Hobart stretches across the city’s waterfront and surrounding suburbs, with the expanse of the River Derwent below. It's a great perspective of the contrast between the built-up urban area and the natural slopes rising behind it. On clear days, you can see beyond the city toward the distant hills and the beautiful Tasmanian coastline.

Tip by

7.83 km

Organ Pipes

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Organ Pipes are a fascinating formation of vertical dolerite columns on the slopes of kunanyi / Mount Wellington. These columns were formed by the cooling and contraction of molten rock, creating a dramatic cliff face that resembles a giant pipe organ. This site is one of Tasmania's most distinctive geological features that rises above Hobart, and is worth a pause along the track to take in the stunning beauty and capture some memorable photos.

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9.27 km

Viewpoint

10.3 km

Kunanyi / Mount Wellington Summit

Highlight • Summit

12.1 km

Pinnacle Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Pinnacle Track is a relatively rocky path in Wellington Park that climbs steadily from The Springs through woodland before emerging into exposed alpine terrain on the upper slopes of kunanyi / Mount Wellington. The route becomes steeper and more rugged near the summit, connecting to the Zig Zag Track that leads to the Pinnacle lookout area. From the top, there are expansive views over Hobart, across the Derwent estuary, and the surrounding coastal and wilderness landscapes.

Tip by

14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

2.28 km

421 m

341 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.33 km

4.79 km

2.54 km

263 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (1,250 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

7°C

-2°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Sphinx Rock – View of Hobart loop from Fern Tree

Sphinx Rock

View of Hobart

Organ Pipes

Kunanyi / Mount Wellington Summit

Pinnacle Track

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