Maria Island Full Day Private Charter Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Maria Island National Park

  Maria Island is a national nature reserve off Tasmania’s east coast and the state’s most renowned offshore island. Its near-total isolation from the outside world has made it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, offering breathtaking natural scenery and a wealth of cultural heritage sites. Australia's native wombats and kangaroos are a common sight across the island, and the Cape Barren goose—rarely seen elsewhere in the country—is also a permanent resident here.

  4 hours • Admission ticket included
• 2

  After a 30-minute ferry ride, you'll arrive at Maria Island and kick things off in Darlington. This is the island's best-preserved historic site, having served as a British penal settlement during the colonial era (1825–1832). Today, the convict barracks, industrial ruins, and old prison complex remain largely intact. For a truly unique experience, you can book a night in the basic hostel-style accommodation converted from former prison cells—a chance to soak in the weight of history firsthand. This area serves as the perfect starting point for exploring the island's rich human heritage.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Painted Cliffs Maria Island

  Here's the translation for the passage about the Painted Cliffs: --- The Painted Cliffs are Maria Island's most iconic landmark—a natural masterpiece where sandstone blazes with bands and rings of red, yellow, and orange. These striking colours were formed over time as groundwater seeped through the porous rock, depositing iron-oxide minerals. Years of relentless wave action have further sculpted the cliffs into intricate honeycomb-like patterns. Timing is everything when it comes to viewing the Painted Cliffs, which is why we schedule our visit during low tide—when the rock face is most exposed, the colours are at their most vivid, and you can get up close for the best views and photos.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Fossil Cliffs

  The Fossil Cliffs offer a window into Earth’s ancient history, with their sheer faces clearly embedded with a wealth of marine fossils dating back some 265 million years. Standing at the cliff edge, you can not only feel the profound weight of geological time but also take in sweeping views of the Bass Strait beyond.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Maria Island

  Beyond its fossils, Maria Island truly lives up to its name as a wildlife haven. Wombats are especially abundant here and are a common sight—they're most active in the late afternoon (from around 3 or 4 PM onwards), often seen grazing in grasslands and along forest edges. You may also encounter wallabies, echidnas, and a rich variety of birds, including the endangered swift parrot and the Cape Barren goose. The surrounding waters are home to dolphins and seals, and the island also protects a population of Tasmanian devils. When observing all wildlife, please remember to keep a safe distance, remain quiet, and never feed the animals.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Accessibility: If you require accessibility services, please contact us in advance. We would be happy to assist you.

Tags