Mount Wellington

Although we've mentioned it in class, I figured we might as well know more about one of the top tourist destinations in Tasmania, Mount Wellington. Standing 4,170 feet above the city of Hobart, Mt. Wellington is a popular attraction for tourists and locals alike, providing breathtaking views of Hobart, World Heritage Sites, and the Derwent Estuary. Typically covered in snow--even in the summer--the top of the mountain is typically frigid with temperatures ranging from 56 to 29 F on any average day, so make that you all bring jackets.....unless hypothermia is your thing
Originally, Mount Wellington was referred to as Poorantteri or Unghbanyahltta by the aborigine peoples but was officially renamed very recently in a Tasmanian dual naming policy as Mt. Wellington. More so, when Abel Tasman (thanks Zheng) visited the island for the first time, he probably didn't even see Mt. Wellington and instead, entered into Marion Bay.
When we travel up the mountain, we will probably be taking one of the many criss-crossing walking paths up the mountain, or if we're feeling lazy, the 14 mile narrow road to the summit. Aerial cable cars have been proposed on four occasions but unfortunately due to varying reasons, the reality of a cable car is slim. Because of the accessibility of the mountain, whether it be by road or walking, the necessity of a cable car has greatly reduced, even though it would provide unique views of the mountain unavailable by car or foot.
Overall, whether it be the views, wildlife, vegetation, or simply, the fact that it's Mt. Wellington, this will definitely be an awesome place to visit!!