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Maria Island Active Day Tour
Highlights
- Experience the untouched beauty of Maria Island as you stroll through its tranquil, car-free landscapes.
- Explore the historic Darlington Probation Station, one of Australia's finest-preserved convict sites, rich in heritage.
- Discover the stunning Painted Cliffs at low tide, revealing vibrant sandstone patterns against the coastal backdrop.
- Encounter diverse wildlife including wombats and Tasmanian Devils while relaxing on quiet beaches and exploring rock pools.
Experience the remote beauty of Maria Island on an active day tour combining coastal walks, convict history and abundant wildlife.
Travel east from Hobart to the seaside town of Triabunna before crossing by ferry to Maria Island National Park. With no cars or roads, the island offers a peaceful escape where wildlife roams freely and time slows down.
Explore the World Heritage listed Darlington Probation Station, one of the best
preserved convict sites in Australia. Walk to the striking Painted Cliffs, where
colourful sandstone patterns are revealed at low tide, then continue to the Fossil Cliffs, home to 300 million year old fossils and sweeping coastal views.
Along the way, encounter wombats, wallabies, Cape Barren Geese and Tasmanian Devils, relax on quiet beaches, explore rock pools and take in the island’s dramatic scenery.
This active day tour is perfect for travellers seeking walking trails, history and raw Tasmanian wilderness in one unforgettable experience.
Itinerary highlights
Maria Island
Just one hour’s drive from Hobart to the ferry and 30 minutes across the water, brings us to Maria Island – a stunning island National Park. It is rich in local wildlife, amazing scenery and world heritage convict history. We enjoy a series of moderate walks exploring the beautiful Painted Cliffs, the dramatic Fossil Cliffs and the remarkable Darlington World Heritage convict site. With no cars on the island the area is peaceful, beautiful, the pace is slow and relaxed, and the beaches are perfect for summer swimming.
This is a tour for active travellers who are keen to walk and enjoy this unique island. Setting out on foot we have 2 main walking trails for the day, covering a total distance of almost 10 kilometers. Both of our walks are categorised as Great Short Walks of Tasmania. The Painted Cliffs Walk at Hopground Beach feature the beautifully patterned sandstone cliffs. The Fossil Cliffs walk, takes us along to amazing cliffs that drop sheer into the ocean. It offers a fascinating insight into the past environments of Maria Island along with expansive views of the Freycinet Peninsula.
Tour details
- On demand
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This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Tours Tasmania
Tours Tasmania, a proudly local business that’s been operating since 2006. Tours Tasmania operate Active Day Tours and the BIG 3 Tasmania tours.
Tours Tasmania operates small group tours from Hobart and Launceston covering all the must-see destinations on the island. Their tours focus on the Great Short Walks of Tasmania, National Parks, wildlife, history and culture.
All tours are fully guided by knowledgeable and professional Tour Guides with a focus on providing fun, informative, action packed days out exploring in Tasmania. Their extensive day tour range covers all the must see icons of Tasmania such as: Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay, Port Arthur, Mt. Field National Park, Hastings Caves, Tahune Airwalk, Bruny Island and Maria Island.
Check out all the extraordinary trips you can take with Tours Tasmania!
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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