Maria Island Tour
A guided day on a car-free national-park island reached by ferry from Triabunna — convict ruins at Darlington, the Painted Cliffs, Fossil Cliffs and tame wombats.
Maria Island Tour
Step back in time on a guided day to Maria Island, a car-free national park reached by ferry from Triabunna. Wander the convict ruins at Darlington, marvel at the swirling sandstone of the Painted Cliffs and the shell-packed Fossil Cliffs, and meet the island’s famously tame wombats. With no cars and no crowds, it’s one of Tasmania’s most peaceful days out — the ferry and bookings handled. Family-owned since 1974, tailored to your group and quoted per enquiry.
What You’ll See
Darlington
The well-preserved convict settlement at the heart of the island.
Painted Cliffs
Sea-sculpted sandstone swirled with rust-and-honey patterns.
Fossil Cliffs
A cliff face packed with ancient shells and marine fossils.
Wombats & Wildlife
Famously tame wombats, plus wallabies and Cape Barren geese.
Good to Know
- Reached by passenger ferry from Triabunna — check current times
- A car-free national park — you explore on foot
- Bring water, sun protection and good walking shoes
- Pair it with the wider Great Eastern Drive tour
- Read up first in our Maria Island guide
Tell us your dates and group. Call 0409 661 342 or enquire online.
Maria Island Tour — FAQ
What does a Maria Island tour include?
A guided day on car-free Maria Island — the convict ruins at Darlington, the Painted Cliffs, the Fossil Cliffs and its famously tame wombats — reached by ferry from Triabunna. Tailored and quoted per enquiry — get in touch.
How do you get to Maria Island?
By passenger ferry from Triabunna, on the coast north of Orford. The island is a national park with no cars, so you explore on foot — check current ferry times, which change seasonally.
Is Maria Island car-free?
Yes — it’s a car-free national-park island, so touring is on foot around Darlington and the nearby cliffs and beaches. It’s a wonderful place to slow down and watch for wildlife.
What is there to see on Maria Island?
The convict-era settlement at Darlington, the sandstone Painted Cliffs, the shell-and-fossil-packed Fossil Cliffs, quiet beaches and abundant wildlife including very tame wombats, wallabies and Cape Barren geese.
Is it private or a group tour?
We specialise in private, tailored touring built around your group, dates and interests. Because every trip is different, we quote per enquiry rather than list fixed prices.
East Coast, Planned Around You
The Great Eastern Drive, the Bay of Fires and Maria Island, penguins at Bicheno and oysters by the water — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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