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Spend a full day from Triabunna exploring Maria Island by boat and on foot: a 4-hour coastal cruise with wildlife viewing, a 2-hour guided walk through the Darlington convict settlement, and lunch anchored in a secluded bay. This small-group tour pairs natural history, UNESCO-listed sites, and close-up encounters with wombats, seals and seabirds.
Spend a full day from Triabunna exploring Maria Island by boat and on foot: a 4-hour coastal cruise with wildlife viewing, a 2-hour guided walk through the Darlington convict settlement, and lunch anchored in a secluded bay. This small-group tour pairs natural history, UNESCO-listed sites, and close-up encounters with wombats, seals and seabirds.
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Operated by Maria Island Cruises · Triabunna, Tasmania
The boat slips away from Triabunna as sea spray freights the air and the Tasman Sea opens into a wide, blue approach to Maria Island. Across the bow, cliffs and coves sharpen into relief; dolphins thread the wake and Cape Barren geese wheel above grassy slopes. On arrival, the island’s low ridgelines and open plains feel immediate—landscape that invites slow feet and sharp eyes.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires walking on uneven, unpaved trails for up to 2 hours and short boardings on the vessel.
The tour departs from Triabunna; a shuttle option from Hobart is offered when booking—otherwise allow ~1 hour 15 minutes driving time.
No sightings can be guaranteed, but the operator targets productive areas and sightings of wombats, seals, kangaroos and seabirds are common; whales may appear during migration season.
The 2-hour guided walk includes uneven ground and some steps; infants in strollers may be accommodated on level sections but expect to walk parts on foot.
Yes — menus include vegetarian and vegan options and guides can usually accommodate common allergies if notified at booking.
Darlington on Maria Island is part of the Australian Convict Sites UNESCO listing; stone cottages, ruins and walls date from the 1820s–1850s.
Maria Island is sensitive habitat; visitors should stay on marked paths, avoid feeding wildlife, and follow biosecurity rules to prevent introducing pests.
Maria Island Cruises operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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