Springs Of Kunanyi Walking Tour
Lost Freight Cafe, Wellington Park, Mount Wellington
Image credit: View from Springs Hotel. Photo by Beattie. Courtesy John and Maria Grist
Image provided by City of Hobart
BOOKINGS OPEN 12 NOON AEDT, THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER, 2022
The Springs has a fascinating history and is rich in archaeological sites that tell its story. Led by Hobart City Council landscape architect David Beaver, the tour will take in the historic Exhibition and Rhododendron Gardens (1932) before reaching The Springs Hotel and early hut sites.
Extensive research by John and Maria Grist provides a timeline for the development of The Springs and has uncovered an extensive collection of historical photographs, which can be found on their kunanyi/Mt Wellington history website.
Tours: Saturday 12 November, 11 am and 12.30 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Note: Please wear closed toe sturdy shoes suitable for a bushwalk.
Location
Fern Tree
Building Types
Cultural
Landscape
Architectural Period
Interwar (1919-1940)
Features
Heritage
History of Hobart
New to Program
Walking Tour
Accessibilities
Level Changes
Steep Incline
Uneven Surfaces
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