If you are looking for a walking holiday in Tasmania you can’t go past Maria Island on the east coast. Mountainous in the interior and surrounded by stretches of beautiful white sandy beaches, aqua waters and limestone cliffs, this island is a hidden gem unknown to many.
Enjoy three days pack Free walk of Maria Island with your overnight bags transported for the entire journey leaving you free to soak up the spectacular scenery, admire the rich and abundant wildlife and take in the intriguing history.
Price
Pack Free Walk with your overnight luggage transported to your accommodationEVERY day.
Accommodation Night 1: Step back to the times of the convicts as we spend the night at the refurbished Penitentiary at Darlington.
Accommodation Night 2: Camp under the stars on night 2 on the southern part of the island at Encampment Cove.
Day 2 wilderness cruise to see the island’s remote landscapes
2 x delicious dinners featuring beautiful Tasmanian produce
2 x breakfasts
3 x lunches
Fresh fruit and trail mix to enjoy during your walk
Fine Tasmanian wine and beer and non-alcoholic drinks served with dinner
Please note: we advise drinking in moderation as walking can be strenuous. If you would like to enjoy alcohol pre or post-dinner you will need to provide your own.
Professionally guided – Our CEO’s – Chief Experience Officers are locals who are passionate, well trained and enthusiastic with the ability to bring to life a depth of information
Boat transfers to Maria Island
Return road transfers between Hobart and Maria Island
National Parks Fees
No Credit Card Fees
Please note: the only equipment you will need to bring is a sleeping bag. These can be hired from us for a fee of $40. Our bags are dry cleaned after every use.
Night 1
Maria Island historic convict Penitentiary
Although it doesn’t look like a penitentiary, this historic old building used to house convicts in the early 1800s. Staying here will definitely be a unique experience. Accommodation is basic and clean with woodfire heaters in each room. We provide sheets and pillows and you will need a sleeping bag (which can be hired from us).
This is share accommodation based on 4 people sharing a large 6 person room. You can request your own room for an additional surcharge which will be on request at time of booking and is subject to availability of rooms.
Night 2
Encampment Cove Campsite
On the remote southern part of Maria Island lies pretty Encampment Cove. This has to be one of the most magical spots on the entire island to stay with stunning water views from your tent. Guests will stay in walk-in touring tents erected with off the ground beds. Arrive to find the magic fairies (your logistics guide) has magically transported your overnight bags and they are waiting for you in your tent (no small feat). Tonight relax around the campfire as a delicious dinner featuring local Tasmania produce and wine is prepared for your enjoyment
We run regularly scheduled tours from October to the end of April every year. To check real time availability on all our Tasmanian walking tours please see information below. We will also consider opening up a new departure date if we have enough demand. Email us at walks@lifesanadventure.com.au
Earlybirds Save $200 per person when you book and pay in full on any departure from October 2019 to May 2020. Life’s An Adventure Past Passenger save $300 per person. Hurry Earlybirds end 31 July 2019.
Day 1 Hobart to Maria Island
Day 2 Painted Cliffs, Return Point and Encampment Cove
