Wellington Park was established in 1993 to protect a number of environmental qualities.
- Ecosystems within the natural environment of the Park represent non-living and living components, including varied and endemic flora and fauna, and geodiversity.
- The Park's landscape is of major aesthetic importance and includes significant landmarks for Tasmanians and visitors.
- Good quality drinking water from catchments within the Park is supplied to the greater Hobart metropolitan area.
- The rich cultural landscape represents both Aboriginal inhabitants and European colonists, and is valued and interpreted by today's locals.
- Extensive opportunities for tourism and recreation exist in the Park provided these activities do not compromise other values.
The Wellington Park Management Plan ensures the use, management and protection of the Park.
Sustainable research that enhances the understanding of the Park environment is supported by the Wellington Park Management Trust.