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Hobart: Maria Island National Park Active Full-Day Tour

4.7  / 553 reviews
Activity provider:Tours Tasmania
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Hobart: Maria Island National Park Active Full-Day Tour
Activity provider:Tours Tasmania
4.7  / 553 reviews

Step back in time, slow down and enjoy a day out to this island National Park. Enjoy highlights such as spectacular coastal cliffs, abundant wildlife, and deserted beaches.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the greenery and walking trails of Maria Island
  • Wander amongst the rock formations at the Painted Cliffs and Fossil Cliffs
  • Explore the buildings of Darlington, a UNESCO World Heritage convict site
  • Marvel at exposed fossils and discover their geological history
  • Be amazed at the abundant wildlife enjoying life on the island

Full description

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. This tour returns to Hobart arounf 5pm.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off from selected hotels
  • National Park entrance fee
  • Return ferry crossing fee
  • Tour guides
  • Informative tours and guided walks
  • Meals and drinks
  • Airport drop-off

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

• Our General Meet Point is the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre at 20 Davey Street, Hobart. The pickup time at this location is 6:40am. We will depart promptly at 6:45am. We are unable to wait for late passengers due to the timeline for the Maria Island Ferry. The tour returns to this same location around 5.00pm. • Please be ready and waiting 5 minutes prior to your pickup time. • Hotel pickups may be available, from some select locations, when booked in advance. Contact the operator directly via email bookings@tourstas.com.au

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Food and drinks
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Jacket
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Outdoor clothing
  • Daypack
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Reusable water bottle

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • This tour is active and involves walking, with a few walks to choose from on easy-style trails. There are longer walking options or easier walking options that our guide will discuss on the day. Please check the weather conditions and come prepared.
  • Minimum age to participate in the tour is 8 years
  • All participants should have a sense of adventure, reasonable fitness, and good mobility.
  • Our general meet point is 6:40am - Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre, 20 Davey Street, Hobart. Please be ready 5 minutes prior to your pickup time.
  • There are no shops on this special island, and limited drinking water, so make sure you bring enough food and water with you. There will be a brief stop on the way at a bakery for some last-minute food purchases - sandwiches/rolls etc.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 53 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Alan – AustraliaApril 18, 2024  – Verified booking
The guide, Lucas from Tour Tasmania is wonderful! He's very patient and gives very comprehensive guid for us throughout the whole trip. And the place is amazing! Meeting wombat is not by chance. You can see wombats in quite a few places. And the views are amazing! We went to the painted cliff and circle around the cliff/cemetery. Amazing views, just amazing
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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesMarch 27, 2024  – Verified booking
Everything about the trip was very good.It was a very nice day on a very nice day.We saw a kangaroo and warm bad and several other animals.So it was very nice.We had a couple of nice long walks around the island. The only thing I didn't like. It was the 2nd day in the row that I was picked up by the Van that they have that reeks of mold and fungus smell like the vehicle had been under water and dried out and not fumigate it. So I would advise anybody who gets in this Van to wear a mask until such time as they either get rid of it or they clean it property with bleach and/or vinegar.. I am a microbiologist and I would not advise riding in this Van. Otherwise the trip was great..
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GetYourGuide traveler – AustraliaJanuary 26, 2024  – Verified booking
Exceeded my expectations significantly. The guide was very knowledgeable and reliable. The route covered all the "must-see" locations on the island. Wildlife encounters were definitely one of my top highlights. I'm already recommending this to my friends (only the active ones, because it was quite a walk, but that was exactly what we signed up for). Thanks, Ian for showing us around the island!
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