The Island and Us

A World Heritage Area & National Park

Maria Island lies 10 km off the East Coast of Tasmania, Australia and is a 1 hour 15 minutes drive from Hobart.

A trip to Tasmania would not be complete without visiting Maria. There is nowhere else in Tasmania where in one place aboriginal and early European history combined with abundant wildlife and unique plant species is so rich.

Maria is a peaceful and relaxing place. There are no vehicles, just beautiful scenery, plentiful wildlife and deserted beaches. To add to the beauty of the island, Maria has an intriguing history.
After the first explorers, came the whalers and sealers, and a convict station pre-dating Port Arthur.  Now, Maria Island is a National Park and has recently been given World Heritage Area status.

About Us

Maria Island Guided Walks was founded by Stan Ellerm to provide truly unique and exceptional walking experiences for Tasmanian, Domestic and International visitors.

All our guides have a wealth of knowledge of Maria Island and have been guiding on the island collectively for over 9 years.

Maria Island Guided Walks is part of the Australian owned company Adventure Seekers who conduct guided walks throughout Queensland & Tasmania.

Leave No Trace

Maria Island is renowned for its wilderness, Aboriginal and European Heritage and unique plant and animal species.

To ensure that our presence on the island does not impact on the environment, Maria Island Guided Walks applies the principles of LEAVE NO TRACE.

Leave No Trace is an internationally accepted way of minimising impacts on the places that we visit.

We don’t have permanently standing camps or structures – just tents. We don’t used motorised vehicles on the island to support our tours - just pedal power.

We leave only footprints.