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Hobart: Maria Island National Park - Nature & Wildlife Adventure

4.9(34 reviews)
12 hours
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Hobart: Maria Island National Park - Nature & Wildlife Adventure
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About This Tour

Step back in time, slow down and enjoy a big day out on this island National Park. Maria Island has a diverse range of highlights including convict history, spectacular coastal cliffs and deserted beaches. Access to the island is by Ferry for foot passengers only (no cars on this island). Bring your comfortable walking shoes ready to stretch your legs and explore this island paradise. Highlights • Explore Maria Island National Park (6hrs) • Watch for Dolphins & Whales on the ferry journey (30 mins each way) • Walk to amazing “Painted Cliffs” and wander amongst the unusual rock formation • Enjoy spectacular views as walk to the “Fossil Cliffs” • Explore and discover the geological history amongst the exposed fossils • Discover and the convict history at the Darlington World Heritage convict site • Be amazed at the abundant wildlife enjoying life on their extraordinary island • Relax and take in all the stunning secluded bays and beaches in this paradise setting

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Maria Island wombats

Maria Island wombats

Maria Island National Park

Maria Island National Park

Maria Island Ferry crossing

Maria Island Ferry crossing

Painted Cliffs - Maria Island National Park

Painted Cliffs - Maria Island National Park

Maria Island

Maria Island

Maria Island wildlife

Maria Island wildlife

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What's Included

National Park entrance fees
Small, friendly groups
We offer pick up from Limited hotel locations.
Professional guides and interpretive walks
Return Ferry crossing fee

What's Not Included

Food and drinks (Bring your own lunch/snacks/water bottles, there are no shops on Maria Island))
No luggage on board, only your day pack
No airport drop offs

Additional Information

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age to participate in tour is 8 years
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
This is an active tour. A suitable level of general health & fitness and physical abilities is essential
We provide accurate interpretation, and keep wildlife disturbance to a minimum by viewing from appropriate distances and informing our guests how to view wildlife with patience and respect. Activities are always confined to tracks and boardwalks to minimize negative impacts.
We depart Hobart promptly at 6.45am. If you are late we can not wait. It is very important to be on time for your pickup, as we have a time line to keep to ensure we do not miss our ferry to Maria Island.  We have very limited capacity to wait for late passengers and we may have to make the unfortunate decision to depart without you!  If you have any concerns about your pick up - our phone line is open at 6.30am, please call us promptly on 03 6231 5390.
There are no shops on Maria, and limited drinking water, so make sure you bring enough water and food for your day out.  There will be a brief stop on the way to the Ferry for some last minute food purchases - sandwiches/rolls etc.  And there is normally a chance to buy some takeaway food on the return trip back to Hobart.

Meeting Point

Our General Meet Point is the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre at 20 Davey Street. The pickup time is 6:40am, be ready at 6:35am. The tour returns to this same location around 5.00pm. Hotel pick up is available from select Hotels. Contact the Tour Operator directly, via email, to enquire.

Special Instructions

• Please make sure you bring a large refillable water bottle, closed sturdy shoes for walking. We recommend runners, sneakers, hiking boots and sensible clothes for outdoor conditions. Warm layers are a great idea! A waterproof rain jacket, just in case. • Please remember that the island is a National Park. Much of your time on Maria Island will be spent out in the open, and the weather can be changeable. Check the forecast before you travel and come prepared for the conditions. • There are no shops on Maria, and limited drinking water, so make sure you bring enough food and a large refillable water bottle for your day out. There will be a brief stop on the way at a bakery for some last-minute food purchases - sandwiches/rolls etc. • The ferry trip will take 30 minutes to get to the island and there is tea, coffee and snacks available on board at your expense. • We aim to walk around 10kms of easy-style trails on this day. There are 2 main walking trails we will complete. It is possible to sit out a walk - it will be a couple of hours wait, if you feel this is too much for you. It is a lovely place to sit and relax and pass the time. • We kindly ask that you please respect the environment and our National Parks and keep Maria Island the way you found it.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Tour Operator

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4.9

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