No you do not.

You can drive, catch a bus or walk. The drive for the passenger's is stunning. The driver needs to concentrate as a couple of hairpin bends but from the bottom about a 20min drive. You can stop half way, park and walk to some amazing rock formations and views. Have been up in winter, very cold, need a down jacket, gloves, beanie etc. Even in summer usually cool and a breeze. Look from Hobart and if clear go for it. If cloudly wait until it clears.

The road is closed if the authorities think it is dangerous.

I would think not unless you could get a morning tour.

I doubt it, no.

I totally agree with you in that people shouldn't put a review out there when they haven't had a true experience of that place because of natural circumstances affecting their point of view. I was lucky enough to see the view and mountain on a clear day. I was told by my friends (who live there) that if it isn't a clear day you shouldn't attempt to go up there because the road will be blocked in certain places (depending on how good or bad the weather is). This is for everyone's safety. In general, I find some people will whinge about anything just because that is who they are. In my opinion, it is a beautiful part of the world regardless of whether you do or don't get to see it in it's full beauty.

No idea when it will snow, August is a cold month so hopefully but it’s all up to the weather

As per other answers if you drive carefully it should be safe to do so, weather permitting of course - Enjoy what a special view

Hi Truc & kosher27 - Mount Wellington is not always the best place to view the Aurora Australis as light pollution from the Hobart city lights is an issue. What you need to find is a south facing spot, easily accessible by car, as far south as possible with minimal artificial light pollution. Some of the best spots are Ninepin Point Marine reserve in Gordon (on the border of Verona Sands in the Huon Valley). Another great place is Randalls Bay Beach in the Huon Valley. There is a car parking area, toilets & a bbq hut there. If you Google "Randalls Bay aurora" you will see some top photos of the Aurora. These spots are 45 - 60 minutes' drive south of Hobart. Bear in mind the Aurora Australis is elusive & if there is cloud cover, then you won't see it. Even when conditions are clear & the night is dark, there needs to be certain meteorological elements at play to see the lights. You can keep up to date by joining the The Aurora Australis Tasmania Alert NOW Facebook group for tip offs about aurora activity & their sister page Aurora Australis Tasmania. Make sure you opt in to Messenger alerts. The best way to maximise your chances of seeing the Aurora is to plan to stay a few days or a week near a good viewing spot like Randalls Bay Beach. There are a number of holiday homes in Randalls Bay & Eggs & Bacon Bay which are a minute's drive from the beach & about 10 minutes from Nine Pin Point, so you can duck back to your accommodation if you need food or drink or get tired. There is plenty of wildlife to see at Randalls Bay after dark such as Pademelons (small kangaroos/wallabies), Possums, Spotted & Tiger Quolls, small native bats & Tasmanian Devils, so even if conditions are cloudy, you will still get a unique Tasmanian experience. Take a friend & some hot or cold drinks, Tassie wine, cider, mead, vodka or gin & fresh Tasmanian cheese, bread, salmon, blueberries, apples, pears & chocolate to round out your Tassie experience! Let me know if you need any other tips or information :) Cherie

El mejor tiempo del día no te lo puedo decir. El tiempo es muy cambiante arriba. Nosotros tuvimos muchas nubes y casi no se veía nada y de pronto se despejaba y teníamos un hermoso cielo azul. Nosotros fuimos en la tarde quizás alrededor de las 16 hrs o más tarde y estuvimos quizás una hora y media o más y tomamos fotos muy bellas con el sol de la tarde.