Maria Island 4 Day Guided Walk - Flight Option [Departs Nov - April each year]

Tour Details

Operator

Adventure Seekers

Destinations

Hobart and Maria Island

Departs From

Hobart

Tour Description

Maria Island, off the East Coast of Tasmania is an island of natural beauty, peace and adventure with a touch of indulgence only we know how to deliver.

You'll camp glamourously in the grounds of a historical farmhouse followed by one night in the comfortable converted Penitentiary building in Darlington.

Everything has been thought of, from deluxe mattresses and pillows for a good nights sleep to a spa inspired hot self-body wash after a beautiful days walking.

Indulge in gourmet food, cheese selections and fine Tasmanian wines from the vineyards of Josef Chromy and 42 Degrees South to name a few.

Come and enjoy the complete Maria Island getaway experience. We may not be the original Maria Island walking tour, but we are the most knowledgeable and best value by far. Our focus is you!

This tour options combines a spectacular scenic flight over Port Arthur, the Tasman & Freycinet Peninsula's and Wineglass Bay then landing on Maria Island, with a 4 day guided walking tour through a breathtaking landscape.

Your tour starts by flying over historic Port Arthur, then the spectacular sheer cliffs of Tasman Island. From there we head north over Maria Island, Freycinet Peninsula and up to Wineglass Bay before heading back south to land on Maria Island. This is a fantastic introduction to an incredible walk.

Maria Island lies 10km off the east coast of Tasmania, Australia and we access it by an amazing private charter flight. Maria is a peaceful and relaxing place. There are no vehicles, just beautiful scenery, deserted beaches and abundant wildlife. To add to the beauty of the island, she has an intriguing history. After the first explorers, came the whalers and sealers and later the island was a convict station.

More information can be found on our website www.mariaisland.com.au

What we do at a glance

• Small groups (max of 6)
• Spectacular flight up Tasmania’s East Coast flying over Wineglass Bay
• Walk gentle tracks
• See amazing birds and animals
• Walk deserted beaches
• Professional interpretation
• 3 course gourmet dinners of Tasmanian produce and wines
• Amazing convict era buildings and history
• National Parks Pass included
• 4 days of fun and amazing scenery


Day 1

We leave Hobart Airport and fly south over Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula while observing the intriguing geological features of the towering seacliffs. The coastline has numerous underwater cliffs and caves, the habitat for abundant marine life. We round Cape Pillar and Tasman Island where we get a chance to see Austrailian Fur Seal colonies on the rocks below. Our flight then tracks up the coast to Maria Island and we get spectacular veiws of the lay of the island and where our 4 day walk will travel. Flying further north we pass over Schouten Island then come to the beautiful Freycinet Peninsula and the much noted Wineglass Bay (voted one of the worlds top 10 beaches) and Hazards Beach. We turn around at Coles Bay and head back south touching down at Darlington on Maria Island. From Darlington we visit the amazingly patterned painted cliffs on our journey to Encampment Cove. We can take in a evening swim in the sheltered cove and visit the historic convict cells at Point Lesueur.

Day 2

We stroll along the beautiful beach of Shoal Bay on our way to Haunted Bay and the expansive veiws to the Tasman Sea. We then retrace our footsteps along the shores of Shoal Bay passing through forest and coastal vegetation to historic Frenchs Farm, home of the French family in the mid 1900. We camp in the picturesque clearing of the now dissused partially restored farmhouse of French's Farm.

Day 3

Today we travel inland throught the heart of Maria Island. 5km along the track we have the opportunity to climb Mount Maria before visiting the Oast House and our final destination, Darlington.

Day 4

We spend most of the day exploring Darlington, the buildings, the relics and the fantastic Fossil Bay and cliffs. For the energetic we can also climb Bishop and Clerk. From Darlington we catch the 1 hour voyage on the Maria Island Ferry across the Mercury Passage to Triabunna and our waiting bus. Our journey back to Hobart will take us about 1 1/2 hours.

Testimonials.

"Had a wonderful time - didn't want to leave. Everything was extremely well organised. Had heaps of fun. Thanks". Erika - Sydney

"Maria Island is a wonderful place that is hard to leave. Thanks heaps Stan and Stefan". Lyn - Sydney