Our Mountain's Future
We are pleased to share the Vision for Our Mountain’s Future. The Vision is reflective of what we heard from those who had their say in the consultation phase of the review.
This PDF version is the complete Vision with analysis of key findings and themes.
This version of the Vision for Our Mountain’s Future is shorter and easier to read.
The Consultation Summary details the community’s responses to each survey question, along with a summary of the written submissions received and focus groups conducted.
The Consultation Summary data is representative and has been weighted and analysed by an independent consultant.
This is the web version of the Vision for Our Mountain’s Future. It does not contain all of the analysis that is in the full PDF version. Please download the Vision above for the full Vision.
It includes community aspirations which will guide the strategic objectives and actions that will be provided in the Action Plan, due for release in late 2025.
Our Mountain’s Future asked the community to tell us their thoughts on what is important for our most visited natural site's future, and over 9,000 Tasmanians took the time to have their say.
The large number of people who contributed to this review shows how important Wellington Park is to our community. From the results, it is clear that even within Tasmania, people have different appetite for improved facilities and infrastructure. The consultation has gathered valuable insights into what the community values, and it is clear that between local government areas, there are significant differences in how people feel about what is needed including additional facilities and infrastructure. This has led to the development of this Vision. We have heard that whilst there are many diverse views on Our Mountain’s Future, there is also much on which the community agrees.
People value the Park for its visual amenity and as a space to enjoy nature, to play in the snow, and to enjoy recreational experiences. The community believes that facilities are essential and that upgrades are required to maintain the high expectations held by visitors to our world-class attraction.
The review has also gathered insights into how the community accesses and interacts with the Park. The community’s aspirations for the precinct are a practical blend of considerations urging greater and safer accessibility for visitors of all abilities through transport options, given the growing demand while maintaining its aesthetic values.
The government remains committed to the strategic review which will help guide the development of recommendations to realise this Vision. Thank you to all who participated and provided the review with the benefit of their views. Your views will help shape the long-term future for our prominent, majestic and celebrated landmark.
Minister for Business, Industry and Resources
Photo credit: Tourism Tasmania and Glenn Gibson
We asked thousands of Tasmanians to have their say. 8,560 people did an online survey and 566 people and organisations provided written submissions with a particularly strong response from those living in the southern region, and from Hobart. To make sure a wide range of views were heard, we also held focus groups with community members, including young people, tourism representatives, Aboriginal people, local businesses, and recreational users. Tourists make up a large portion of the mountain's visitors, and their perspective is essential in how we think about Our Mountain's Future as our most visited natural asset. We asked interstate and international visitors about their experience through the Tasmanian Visitor Survey, and 529 responses were captured.
This extensive input has helped shape a Vision that reflects the community’s aspirations for the future of Kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the broader Wellington Park. It considers how we experience and interact with the mountain and Park now, and how we see ourselves doing so in the future.
The purpose of this Vision is to think about how we can make sure that we can continue to enjoy the Park in the ways that we most value into the long-term. The Vision is supported by analysis of what we heard from the community about usage and values, facilities and infrastructure, and access and visitation.
How we experience the Park and what we value.
Includes things like what we like to do when we visit the Park, what we think is important to protect and celebrate, and what makes the Park special.
What facilities are needed to make our visits great.
Considers the quality of existing facilities and infrastructure. It also considers what possible infrastructure could improve our experience as well as that of tourists.
How we get to the mountain and the Park.
Looks at how people access the mountain and the Park now, as well as what we see as key for future access options as visitation grows.
We now have a clear indication of which aspects of the Park can be improved. It is clear that much of the existing infrastructure will not meet the needs of the increasing numbers of visitors.
Now that we have developed a Vision and we understand the community’s views, we will develop an Action Plan for Our Mountain’s Future. This Action Plan will focus on the long-term and will include strategic objectives and recommendations for how to put this Vision into action. We expect to release this Action Plan in late 2025.
If you would like to keep up to date with progress on Our Mountain’s Future, you can subscribe on our website: https://mountainreview.tas.gov.au/
Photo credit: Luke Tscharke
Wellington Park is a place where visitors can find adventure, solitude, and wellbeing. A place where the stories of our ancestors are shared, and which we must look after so future generations can continue to explore and enjoy its offerings.
We respect Wellington Park for its cultural significance, natural values, and captivating landscapes. Together, we will foster sustainable practices that preserve what makes the Park special.
We recognise the uniqueness of all visitors' experiences and expectations. We aim to be inclusive and welcoming of all who wish to visit. As a community, we are committed to developing sustainable solutions for future improvement as visitation grows.
By collaborating with the local community, including Tasmanian Aboriginal people, and those who look after Wellington Park, we aim to honour its rich heritage while promoting thoughtful stewardship and shared responsibility.
Photo Credit: Tourism Australia & Graham Freeman
We want to be able to continue the activities that we enjoy, and encourage those who are interested to explore.
We want to do more to protect the Park’s flora and fauna to conserve the Park’s natural values for generations to come.
We are curious about the Park’s cultural and historical significance and want to learn more about what makes it unique.
We support Tasmanian Aboriginal people to connect with Country.
The Park offers a wide range of activities and we should use it to encourage people to be more active and enjoy its vistas.
We recognise that being able to appreciate and experience nature so close to home is part of what makes Tasmania great, and we commit to caring for it.
We understand that the Park’s proximity to the city is part of Hobart’s appeal. We want tourists to enjoy all that the Park has to offer in an accessible and sustainable way that is in keeping with its values.
We want to be able to access the mountain all year round in a way that is safe and environmentally responsible.
We agree that commercial activities in the Park must be balanced with the conservation of the Park's natural values.
We know that visitors to this iconic attraction expect facilities and amenities that support a high-quality visitor experience.
We need to make sure that the Park is set up to cope with the increasing visitor numbers, variable weather conditions and bushfire risk.
We recognise that the needs of people with disability should be considered as we plan for Wellington Park's future.
Photo credit: Tourism Tasmania and Glenn Gibson
Date last updated: 4 June 2025
