The Organ Pipes Great Short Walk
Getting There
This route climbs steadily from the former site of the historic Springs Hotel which burned down in the bushfires of 1967. From The main Springs car park cross the road and turn right up the continuation of Radfords Track, immediately cross the Upper Springs (Hotel Site) loop road, and continue up to the upper Springs car park. Turn up at the sign in the middle of the car park. It starts steeply with 130 stone steps to meet the Milles/Pinnacle Track junction. Bear right and climb gradually until you meet the undulating Organ Pipes Track. This is about half way to The Chalet. The track surface is well formed rock and gravel but can be slippery when wet or loose when very dry. Grading: moderate. Allow 2 hours each way. Dogs not permitted.
The Springs to The Chalet via the Pinnacle and Organ Pipes Tracks. Starting from The Springs follow the Pinnacle Track past the turn-off to the Zig Zag Track and along the Organ Pipes Track towards The Chalet. You will pass beneath the Organ Pipes before arriving at The Chalet. This can of course be walked in the reverse direction, and there is the option to drop down the Sawmill Track to take in the views from Sphinx Rock over the Derwent Estuary and the Organ Pipes behind you. Grading: moderate. Well formed, rocky and uneven surface with some steps and some significant climbing. Dogs not permitted. Bikes not permitted.
| Activity | Suggested Time | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Half day |
Track Features
Public Transport Buses stop at Fern Tree Tavern. The kunanyi Explorer Shuttle bus services various stops between the Brooke Street Pier in the city and The Pinnacle.
Restrictions
Dogs are not permitted above the Main car park at The Springs.
Safety Precautions
Plan your visit
Leave No Trace is an internationally accepted way of minimising impacts on the places we visit. Respect wildlife, be considerate with others, dispose your waste properly.
Be prepared for the walk. Plan your trip ahead, bring enough water, check the alerts, and make sure you are comfortable with the difficulty rating.
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Track contacts
If you have any questions, feedback or updates regarding this track please contact the track manager at the Hobart City Council by phone on 03 6238 2886 or by email to parks@hobartcity.com.au. For urgent communications please contact us by phone.
The Wellington Park Management Trust are the strategic authority responsible for the management of Wellington Park. Contact the Wellington Park Management Trust for issues relating to the management of the Park on 03 6238 2176 or by email to info@wellingtonpark.org.au.
