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Catch a 30-minute ferry from Triabunna for a full day of convict history, coastal geology and abundant wildlife on Maria Island National Park. Walk to Painted Cliffs, peer at Fossil Cliffs and watch for wombats and dolphins while following well-marked foot trails.
Catch a 30-minute ferry from Triabunna for a full day of convict history, coastal geology and abundant wildlife on Maria Island National Park. Walk to Painted Cliffs, peer at Fossil Cliffs and watch for wombats and dolphins while following well-marked foot trails.
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Operated by Tours Tasmania · Triabunna, Tasmania
The ferry slips away from Triabunna and the coastline peels back into open water. Salty air and the sudden flash of a dolphin set the tone for a day that feels purposely slow: foot-only tracks, broad beaches and cliffs scored with time.
moderate.
6–8 hours.
Moderate fitness for up to 10 km of walking over varied surfaces; comfortable with several short climbs and uneven ground.
The passenger ferry takes about 30 minutes each way; allow extra time for boarding and disembarkation.
There are no shops and limited potable water — bring food and at least 1.5–2 L of water for the day.
Yes — beaches are beautiful but often cold and without lifeguards; choose sheltered spots and exercise caution with currents and cold water.
The tour requires moderate fitness; children 8+ are allowed and older adults who can manage several kilometers of walking on uneven terrain typically do well.
Maria Island contains the Darlington convict probation station, a World Heritage site that predates Port Arthur and reflects Tasmania’s convict-era infrastructure.
Declared a National Park in 1972, Maria Island limits impacts by prohibiting cars and concentrating visitors on tracks; visitors are asked to avoid disturbing wildlife and to carry out waste.
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