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Maria Island Active Day Tour from Hobart

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Maria Island National Park
Maria Island National Park
Maria Island National Park
Maria Island National Park
Maria Island National Park

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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

What's Included

  • National Park entrance fees
  • Small, friendly groups
  • We offer pick up from Limited hotel locations.
  • Food and drinks (Bring your own lunch/snacks/water bottles, there are no shops on Maria Island))
  • We do not offer pick ups from Air BnB’s and private residences
  • No luggage on board, only your day pack
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Davey Street
Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

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Maria Island is a special place, rewarding those that visit with World Heritage convict history, abundant wildlife, spectacular coastal cliffs, and deserted beaches. Boasting a diverse range of highlights, our active day tour takes it all in! Maria Island is just a 30 minute ferry ride from Triabunna, but it feels like a world away.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. An island, off an island, off an island!
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Maria Island National Park

This is a tour for the active traveller who is keen to walk and enjoy this unique island. There are no cars on Maria Island and the only way across is on the passenger ferry. The main highlights are the Painted Cliffs, the Fossil Cliffs, and of course the wildlife, history and amazing scenery.Maria Island has a fascinating history, which our tour guides will share with you as walk the trails. Many cultures have once been to the island, including the Tyreddeme Aboriginals, Dutch, English, French and Italians. The island has been home to explorers, whalers, sealers, convicts, fishermen, farmers and industrialists. The World Heritage listed Darlington settlement is beautifully preserved and is one of the best examples of Probation Convict Settlements in the world. The Darlington convict settlement pre-dates the more widely known Port Arthur. The island was declared a National Park in 1972.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Fossil Cliffs

We enjoy a series of easy-moderate walks exploring the history and the main highlights of the island. Setting out on foot we have 2 main walking trails for the day, covering a total distance of almost 10 kilometers. From Darlington we walk the Fossil Cliffs trail and return.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Painted Cliffs Maria Island

Then we walk the Painted Cliffs trail and return.The walk to the Painted Cliffs is gentle, mostly flat and leads us to Hopground Beach with the Painted Cliffs at the far end. We have plenty of time to explore the cliffs, photograph the unique features, and discover the many rock pools and beautiful nature in the area.The Fossil Cliffs walk, takes us to amazing cliffs that drop sheer into the ocean. The views from the top are sensational. Even the non-avid geological fan, will be fascinated by the sheer abundance of the various shell fossils exposed in the cliff face. It offers a fascinating insight into the past environments of Maria Island along with expansive views of the Freycinet Peninsula.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Maria Island

The island is a haven for wildlife, and one of the best places in Australia for viewing wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Cape Barren geese, kangaroos and wallabies. The bird life is also an attraction with 125 species including all of Tasmania’s endemics including the endangered Forty-spotted pardalote and Swift parrot.Even the ferry ride is part of the highlights of the day, the waters we cross are also abundant in sea life, we keep our eyes peeled for dolphins, seals and penguins along the way.While on the island, you have an opportunity to swim, photograph, observe the wildlife, and soak up the island life as Maria works its magic on you.Join us on this day of discovery rich in environmental and cultural history, the perfect island playground for an adventurous day out. Maria Island is a special wild island accessible by boat. There are no cars, shops, charging stations for devices etc. Facilities are limited.
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5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age to participate in tour is 8 years
  • 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.

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Q: Will I get seasick on Maria Island Active Day Tour from Hobart?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: Will I get seasick on Maria Island Active Day Tour from Hobart?
A:

If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Maria Island Active Day Tour from Hobart?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • National Park entrance fees.
  • Small, friendly groups.
  • We offer pick up from Limited hotel locations.
  • Return Ferry crossing fee.
  • Professional guides and interpretive walks.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks (Bring your own lunch/snacks/water bottles, there are no shops on Maria Island)).
  • We do not offer pick ups from Air BnB’s and private residences.
  • No luggage on board, only your day pack.
  • No airport drop offs.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Maria Island Active Day Tour from Hobart is as follows:

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Maria Island Active Day Tour from Hobart will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • National Park entrance fees
  • Small, friendly groups
  • We offer pick up from Limited hotel locations.
  • Return Ferry crossing fee
  • Professional guides and interpretive walks
  • Food and drinks (Bring your own lunch/snacks/water bottles, there are no shops on Maria Island))
  • We do not offer pick ups from Air BnB’s and private residences
  • No luggage on board, only your day pack
  • No airport drop offs

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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