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d upgrade visitor facilities walking tracks and visitor centres and provide a range of services daily park passes are available at the ferry and allow entry to maria island for a 24 hour period park price 2024 22 35 per person under 5 years no charge for more info on parks fees contact tasmania parks and wildlife service phone 1300 827 727 plan your visit to maria island a seasonal guide maria island located off the east coast of tasmania australia experiences several seasonal departures throughout the year these departures are shaped by the changing weather patterns and are characterized by an influx of tourists and visitors during peak seasons as well as a decrease in activity during the off season spring september to november is a time of rejuvenation on the island as the weather begins to warm up and the flora and fauna start to come alive this is a popular time for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers as the island is home to a diverse array of wildlife including wallabies echidnas and several species of birds summer december to february is the peak season on maria island with the island experiencing its warmest weather and the most tourists this is the perfect time for beach goers and water sport enthusiasts as the island is surrounded by pristine beaches and clear turquoise waters autumn march to may brings a change in weather with cooler temperatures and occasional rain this is a peaceful time on the island as the tourist crowds have thinned and the scenery transforms into a beautiful tapestry of fall colors this is a great time for those seeking a more relaxed low key experience on the island winter june to august is the off season on maria island with fewer visitors and a more muted atmosphere the weather is cooler and wetter and it s worth noting that some tours and activities may not operate during this time particularly between june and september however the island is still beautiful in its own way with the rugged coastline and rolling hills providing a stunning backdrop for walks and hikes no matter the season maria island is a destination unlike any other offering a unique blend of history culture and natural beauty with its rich history diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes it s no wonder that people from all over the world flock to this magical place year after year maria island ferry access maria island by passenger ferry from triabunna located off the tasman highway a3 about one and a half hours from hobart and 2 5 hours from launceston the ferry runs from triabuna to darlington on maria island daily with five ferries per day and takes around 30 minutes advance bookings are recommended as of 2019 the return journey costs 45 per adult 28 per child there are discounts for students and seniors your ferry ticket includes one carry on bag in order to check in for the ferry you will need a valid national parks pass which you can purchase online at the same time as you make your ferry reservation once you get off the ferry on maria island you will need to walk 500m from the ferry dock to darlington town there are a small number of wheeled carts you can use to carry your luggage there is plenty of free parking near the ferry dock if you don t want to worry about driving book a day tour from hobart that includes ferry reservations book the maria island ferry here www encountermaria com au maria island ferry times to meet the shuttle from hobart morning ferry to maria island the maria island shuttle arrives in triabunna at 8 10am book the 8 30am 10 00am ferry if you are riding on the shuttle from hobart return ferry to triabunna from maria isalnd book the 4 15pm from maria island to triabunna ferry to meet the 5 00pm return shuttle to hobart darlington township the township of darlington is where you ll start your time on the island the first site is the commissariat store near the ferry jetty it s the oldest building on the island and was originally a storehouse today it s home to the park visitor centre and has some interesting displays for visitors through an avenue of macrocarpa trees lies the penitentiary which once housed convicts and now offers bunkhouse style accommodation as well as the restored coffee palace and mess hall most walking trails start from darlington camping at darlington the darlington camping area is situated behind the dunes on darlington bay beach 500 metres south from the jetty you will need a valid pass camping fees are payable at the maria island gateway prior to boarding the ferry phone 03 6257 1420 for more info maria island penitentiary accommodation darlington basic bunkhouse style accommodation is available in the old penitentiary at darlington you will generally need to book months in advance to stay here phone 03 6491 1179 for more info there are nine rustic sleeping rooms each with six bunk beds and comfortable mattresses a picnic style table and chairs and a wood heater wood supplied a larger tenth room sleeps 14 people there is no electricity in the penitentiary rooms and the toilets block is separate but nearby all drinking water on maria island is not potable water and treatment is required use purification tablets or boil for at least one minute before use water is available in the mess hall due to wastewater infrastructure works the darlington campground showers are not available you ll need to bring your own food bedding a torch or lamp cooking equipment crockery and cutlery gas stove tops are provided for cooking in the mess hall s camp kitchen getting around on maria island there is no vehicle access to maria island you can explore the island on foot or by bike maria island on foot most of the major sites are within an hour s walk of darlington and the ferry from a casual stroll around darlington to scrambling up boulders to the summit of mount maria and just about everything in between there are short walks day walks and overnight walks to suit all levels of ability maria island by bike one of the best ways to experience this island sanctuary is by bike you can get around faster so you can travel further and see more of the island biking is allowed on all roads on the island but not on the walking tracks the tracks in the north of the park are accessible to most cyclists while more experienced cyclists can also head south to reach more remote areas if you have limited time riding allows you to explore further afield than you can on foot you can bring your own or reserve bikes online ahead of time bikes can be collected up to 3 15pm from next to the penitentiary in darlington bike hire prices adult bike one day 33 per day adult bike two days 25 per day child bike one day 20 per day child bike two days 15 per day book bike hire here www encountermaria com au bike hire read maria island tours reviews s sean posted oct 6 2025 maria ile des phoques island cruise lunch operator and crew were really friendly and informative and inclusive a very professional low key boat tour boat was a good size for the conditions and the circumnavigation of maria island was awesome including the seals at the south end catering was perfect for the scenic bay stops and the two hours on the island was just right to take on the history and photo ops with wombats and cape barren geese really worth the boat cruise around island coast to take in the spectacular geology ie fossil cliffs and rock formations that are not visible from the ferry and hiking on maria island we booked the cruise because the ferry was sold out for same day return and i think we were really lucky to have taken the cruise instead they run a fantastic cafe as well in triabunna get your coffee there r robyn rees curwen posted apr 5 2025 maria ile des phoques island cruise lunch steven was absolutely wonderful and so caring he went above and beyond so supportive and caring towards me with my sea sickness his knowledge of was fantastic congratulations robyn rees curwen vm vicky mather posted mar 5 2025 maria island day tour from hobart 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 kw kelvin wheatley posted jan 21 2025 maria ile des phoques island cruise lunch it was a wonderful experience information was enlightening and the service and attention to detail and care for the participants was outstanding highly recommended thank you s shirley hanson posted jan 15 2025 maria island day tour from hobart 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 fx fei xue posted jan 3 2025 maria ile des phoques island cruise lunch best experience here all the staff are nice had an awesome day m michelle jenkins posted may 29 2024 maria island scenic cruise including lunch guided walk one of the best tours we have done l les mcgilvray posted may 14 2024 maria ile des phoques island cruise lunch you could not ask for better guides mike rachel they were amazing the cruise was better than i expected and will be telling my friends and family when we get home thanks again maria cruises cm cynthia millsaps posted apr 20 2024 maria island 3 5 hour cruise friendly professional great service hp helen patterson posted apr 19 2024 maria island day tour from hobart interesting information from tour guide amazing scenery and wildlife sh sami howard posted apr 1 2024 maria island 3 5 hour cruise thank you for your friendly and efficient service also appreciated being dropped to spring bay mill on your shuttle kr kerry robertson posted mar 8 2024 maria island scenic cruise including lunch guided walk it was a fabulous day on a small boat with opportunities to be up on the open deck or inside the staff were very professional knowledgeable and obviously had tertiary qualifications in this area customer service was a high priority morning tea and lunch together with drinks was more than adequate and the two hour walk around darlington was fantastic mw mark wickham posted feb 6 2024 maria ile des phoques island cruise lunch it was a perfect day for the tour and the guides made sure we made the most of it the only suggested improvement would be to reduce the time sitting on the boat for lunch and adding extra time for walks on the island pb paul breitkreutz posted feb 6 2024 maria ile des phoques island cruise lunch i had an amazing time on this tour special thanks to captain michael and first mate rachel i cannot recommend this tour highly enough hg hartmut gutwein posted jan 30 2024 maria ile des phoques island cruise lunch we had a great time and an amazing day out cc carol c posted jan 7 2024 maria island day tour from hobart 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 es elena subashka posted nov 9 2023 maria island day tour from hobart 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 rd robin dean posted oct 21 2023 maria island scenic cruise including lunch guided walk thanks to michael and rachael for making our maria island experience memorable michael was extremely knowledgeable regarding the history and the ins and out of the island and coast would definitely recommend to others hk heather koenig posted oct 7 2023 maria island scenic cruise including lunch guided walk we had an excellent day with michael on our cruise the weather on the day meant the course was changed a bit but michael was helpful informative and so interesting both he and the two girls millie and rachel were excellent and helped our day be the memorable one that it was a ag posted oct 5 2023 maria ile des phoques island cruise lunch great tour great staff highly recommended previous next view maria island tours photos see all photos maria island tours news autumn wildlife encounters on tasmania s maria island 7 autumn wildlife encounters on tasmania s maria island posted apr 17 2026 4 12 53 pm tasmania s maria island is a wildlife lover s paradise and autumn is one of the best times to explore it april and may bring cooler temperatures quieter trails and exceptional wildlife on this car free national park island maria island tou more tasmania s maria island is a wildlife lover s paradise and autumn is one of the best times to explore it april and may bring cooler temperatures quieter trails and exceptional wildlife on this car free national park island maria island tours offers guided day tours from hobart taking visitors among wombats forester kangaroos wallabies and tasmanian devils guests consistently praise guides for deep knowledge and enthusiasm making each tour a memorable adventure known as tasmania s noah s ark the island is especially serene as the season changes summer crowds thin out and wildlife sightings increase along scenic walks through forest clifftops and deserted beaches the island is reached via a 30 minute ferry from triabunna from the historic darlington township spectacular landscapes unfold in every direction new maria island cruise offers stunning scenery in just 3 5 hours 6 new maria island cruise offers stunning scenery in just 3 5 hours posted dec 22 2025 9 28 14 am a new 3 5 hour scenic cruise is now running from triabunna giving visitors a short and stunning way to explore the coastal beauty of maria island and beyond departing every thursday friday and saturday at 10 30am the cruise offers a mix of o more a new 3 5 hour scenic cruise is now running from triabunna giving visitors a short and stunning way to explore the coastal beauty of maria island and beyond departing every thursday friday and saturday at 10 30am the cruise offers a mix of geological wonders beachside lunch stops and local wildlife viewing all with expert commentary and complimentary drinks on thursdays and fridays the cruise takes guests along the island s northeast coast passing fossil cliffs and painted cliffs before stopping at riedle bay for a relaxed byo lunch saturdays are a little different heading instead to ile des phoques for seal spotting and dramatic sea caves with a beach stop at maria island for lunch this relaxed half day adventure wraps up by 2 00pm and is ideal for those short on time but big on views families are welcome with special rates available just don t forget to pack your lunch camera and sunscreen maria island national park to temporarily close for annual maintenance june 22 u...