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 National Park

Maria Island Ferry crossing

Painted Cliffs - Maria Island National Park

Maria Island

Maria Island wildlife
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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.
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