The Walk - 4 Days on Maria

There are 2 ways that you can access Maria Island, by ferry, or by a spectacular charter flight. The choice is yours.

Your 4 day Maria Island Guided Walk starts with a picturesque drive to Triabunna or you can choose to board a sensational scenic flight from Hobart to Maria Island via the spectacular sea cliffs of Tasman Island then up the East Coast of Tasmania to Freycinet Peninsula and Wineglass Bay.

On your 1 ½ hour flight you commonly see pods of dolphins and migrating whales, you’ll fly close to spectacular sea cliffs and mountains and fly directly over Maria Island where your guide will point out your forthcoming journey.

Once on Maria Island your guides will immerse you in the islands history and lead you on an amazing 4 day exploration. You’ll experience close encounters with wildlife and marvel at spectacular cliffs and beaches.
The walking each day is gentle but you can choose to climb Maria’s 2 mountains for spectacular vistas.

You pack will be light (approx. 6kg). You are only required to carry your personal belongings for 2 out of the 4 days. If you don’t wish to carry your pack we can carry it for you.

Your accommodation is in large twin share 4 person tents for 2 nights and in the converted Penitentiary Cells for 1 night.

Your meals are of fresh local produce with 3 course dinners complimented with fine Tasmanian Wines.

Highlights

Scenic flight, amazing coastal landforms – painted cliffs, fossilised rock formations, Aboriginal and European history, convict period relics, abundant wildlife, sandy beaches and sheltered bays, mountainous peaks, great walking, aboriginal middens, fresh local produce and wines.

Walking Distances

Day 1: 14km – Flat terrain, coastal beaches and easy tracks. Pack carrying day.

Day 2: 14km to 20km – option of 2 destinations, flat terrain, coastal beaches, easy tracks and slight hills. Walking without a pack.

Day 3: 11km with the option of climbing Mount Maria. Easy tracks & slight hills. Pack carrying day.

Day 4: 5km with the option of climbing Bishop and Clark. Easy tracks & slight hills. Walking without a pack.

Itinerary

Click here to download the walking notes and itinerary

Departure Dates

Tours depart Mondays and Thursdays from 1st November through to 30th April each year.

Prices    

We have 2 pricing options.
You can choose to include the spectacular custom charter flight or access Maria Island by ferry.

Option 1 with Charter Flight AUD$1600
Option 2 with Ferry Transfers AUD$1300

Duration

3 nights / 4 days

Group size

Maximum of 6

Inclusions

Spectacular charter flight up the east coast of Tasmania then landing on Maria Island, ferry transport from Maria Island, Bus transfers from your motel and back to Hobart, all food and drinks, accommodation, National Park passes valid for 2 months, 2 friendly and knowledgeable guides, beautiful scenery and wildlife, fun, small groups.

How to book

The Book Now buttons will take you to a secure online payment system that requires you to pay full price for your tour.

Alternatively you can CLICK HERE to download our booking form. Please return your booking form toinfo@mariaisland.com.au with a 10% deposit to secure your booking".

Things you should know

At the booking stage you will receive from us a gear list of what to bring. If you don’t have some of the items on the gear list ie raincoats or fleece jackets we can supply them to you at no extra charge. You must bring all the items on the gear list as the weather in Tasmania can be changeable.
We will supply comfortable backpacks (must use ours). We also supply sleeping mats, sleeping bags and liners and pillows.

You will be required to fill out a Travel Profile informing us of your dietary requirements, medical conditions, gear you may like to borrow as well as sign an activity indemnity waiver.
We reserve the right to alter, delay or cancel a tour due to extreme weather conditions, bushfires or sudden track closures.

Refunds and Cancellations - If for some reason you are not able to partake in the booked tour / activity and you wish to cancel, our refund policy is as follows: Cancelling for tours / expeditions up to six weeks prior: A full refund less the 10% booking fee will be refunded. From 6 weeks to 3 weeks prior: a 50% refund will be given. Up to 3 weeks prior to the tour no refund is due. If you wish to transfer your booking to another date this can be done up to 6 weeks prior only. *Deposits are non-refundable.

Minimum numbers apply.