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Maria Island National Park Tour from Hobart
Spend the day exploring a remote, rugged and remarkable island via a network of walking trails. No cars, no roads and wombats galore!
What to expect
It’s hard to put the magic of Maria Island into words. Just an hour’s drive east from Hobart plus a 30 minute ferry ride, this otherworldly island keeps its own time, far from the demands of modern life.
As soon as you step off the boat you’ll notice the quietness, the wildness, the sense of history. There are no vehicles here but plenty of traffic; Maria Island island is home to vast numbers of wombats, wallabies, Cape Barren Geese and Tasmanian Devils that wander all over the place.
Explore the world heritage listed Darlington settlement, a beautifully preserved probational convict camp that’s considered the best in the world. Walk with us to the Painted Cliffs, an easy 4.5km round trip, seeing surreal and colourful sandstone formations up close. And we finish with the Fossil Cliffs walk, another easy 4.5km circuit, traversing the western side of the island over windswept hills and cliffs of 300 million year old fossils.
Along the way there’s plenty of space to play in the rockpools, relax on the beach, spot local wildlife and take photos of the stunning scenery, proving it wasn’t all just a dream.
What's included
- National Park entrance fee
- Return ferry crossing fee
- Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
- Informative tours and guided walks
- A small group limit of 20 people per tour
- Pick-up and drop off from selected hotels
Visit date
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Note
Exclusions
- Food and drinks - We do provide a quick stop along the drive for you to purchase lunch/sandwiches/rolls to take with you, however we recommend you bring your own food supplies for the day ahead. There are no shops on Maria Island. You will need to carry all food and drink with you, in your day pack, on this tour day.
Time
- Tour departs from the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre at 20 Davey Street, Hobart. Please be ready for pick up at this location at 6.45am
- Returning to Hobart at 5.00pm
- Operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (01 Nov–30 April)
Hotel Pickup
- If you require hotel pick up, please contact the operator directly prior to your tour to confirm this. Please note that the operator offers this from select locations only and may not be applicable to your hotel.
- The operator contact information will be included in the voucher received after purchase.
What To Bring
- A day backpack
- Refillable water bottle
- Closed, sturdy shoes for walking (runners, sneakers, hiking boots)
- Sensible clothes for outdoor conditions (warm layers are a great idea!)
- A waterproof jacket, just in case.
- A sunhat and beanie
- A sense of adventure!
- Optional: Swimmers and a towel.
