Maria Island Day Tour | Hobart Transfers

Activities

• Island Visit
• Scenic Walks
• Wildlife
• Historical
• Ferry

Features

• National Park fees
• Return Ferry fees
• Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
• Informative tours and guided walks
• Small group limit of 15 people

The Tour

Painted Cliffs Walk

The tour begins with a gentle 4.5 km round trip to Hopground Beach, leading to the Painted Cliffs. Participants can explore the unique sandstone formations, rock pools, and surrounding nature.

Darlington Convict Site

Next, the tour visits the World Heritage-listed Darlington settlement. This well-preserved convict camp offers a rich history of various cultures and explorers.

Fossil Cliffs Walk

The tour continues with a 4.5 km circuit on the island's western side, where participants can see cliffs with 300 million-year-old fossils, offering spectacular views and dramatic cliff tops.

Throughout the tour, participants will have the chance to spot rare wildlife including wombats and Tasmanian Devils. The tour is designed for those with a suitable level of general health and fitness, as activities are confined to tracks and boardwalks to minimize environmental impact.

Tour options

• Maria Island Day Tour from $225 Includes guided walks to Painted Cliffs and Fossil Cliffs, visits to convict sites, and wildlife spotting. Suitable for those with general fitness. Ferry transfers from Hobart included.

What to bring

• A day pack
• Refillable water bottle
• Closed, sturdy shoes for walking
• Sensible clothes for outdoor conditions
• A waterproof jacket
• A sunhat and beanie

Meeting point

Pickup is available from accommodation or central points across the area, with pickups occurring between 6:40am and 9:15am depending on your location. The default meeting point is the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre at 20 Davey Street, Hobart. Alternatively, you can meet at the Maria Island Gateway building adjacent to the Triabunna wharf. Please ensure you are ready at your chosen location within the specified time range.

Useful information

Suitability

A suitable level of general health and fitness is essential for this tour as it involves walking in National Parks and wild areas. Activities are confined to tracks and boardwalks to minimize environmental impact.

Group size

The tour has a small group limit of 15 people, ensuring a more personalized experience.

What to bring

Participants should bring a day pack, refillable water bottle, closed sturdy shoes for walking, sensible clothes for outdoor conditions, a waterproof jacket, and a sunhat and beanie.

Included fees

National Park fees and return ferry fees are included in the tour.

Guides

The tour is led by friendly and knowledgeable guides who provide informative tours and guided walks.

Customer reviews

• Vicky M. (5.0/5), 05-03-2025: Nic was a great guide and the whole trip ticked all the boxes for us. We saw so many animals and the we were extremely lucky with the weather which helped.Highly recommend this trip.
• Shirley H. (5.0/5), 15-01-2025: Trevor was exceptionally knowledgeable. He gave us insight not only on Maria Island but a broader understanding of Tasmania. He showed us plants that were valued by aborigines and explained their benefits. He discussed details of kangaroos that helped us appreciate their ability to travel long distances at high speeds. He showed us mechanisms of plants and ants that work together. Truly exceptional.
• Helen P. (5.0/5), 19-04-2024: Interesting information from tour guide Amazing scenery and wildlife
• Carol C. (5.0/5), 07-01-2024: The three of us thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Maria Island. Our guide Nick was very informative and we were very lucky to see so many wombats and wallabies which was great. The bus collected us from the Hobart Tourism Bureau on time, the weather was perfect so all in all would recommend this tour. Thanks for such a great day.
• Elena S. (5.0/5), 09-11-2023: Great day tour. Nick was a fantastic guide. We really enjoyed the time spent on Maria Island, learnt interesting facts about its history and saw many adorable animals.