Maria Island National Park Wildlife & Scenic Day Tour
ID: GYG1266234-1941770
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Explore Maria Island on a guided tour from Hobart. Spot wildlife, explore the Painted Cliffs, and enjoy the island’s stunning scenery.
Depart Hobart early in the morning and travel in a climate-controlled vehicle to the ferry for Maria Island. Keep a lookout for whales and dolphins during the 30-minute crossing.
Upon arrival, begin your walking tour with your guide and take in the island’s stunning scenery. Spot wildlife such as Tasmanian devils, wallabies, kangaroos, Cape Barren geese, wombats, and little penguins.
Explore the Painted Cliffs, pristine white-sand beaches, and sheltered bays, and keep an eye out for dolphins, seals, penguins, and seasonal migrating whales.
Throughout the day, your guide will share engaging stories about the island’s history and wildlife. Walk at a relaxed pace along trails suitable for those with a moderate fitness level.
As Maria Island has no cars or shops, bring your own snacks and lunch, with a morning stop along the way to pick up supplies.
Highlights
- Spot wildlife like Tasmanian devils, wallabies, and kangaroos
- Explore the Painted Cliffs, white-sand beaches, and sheltered bays
- Keep an eye out for dolphins, seals, penguins, and migrating whales
- Learn about the island’s history and wildlife from your guide
- Walk at a relaxed pace along trails suitable for moderate fitness
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear sturdy walking shoes
Bring a day pack with all-weather clothing and swimwear
Maria Island has no cars or shops, bring your own snacks and lunch
The pickup location is at the Lower Dock Car Park (Macquarie Wharf Car Park) on Hunter Street, Hobart. It is located directly opposite the Grand Chancellor Hobart, on the waterfront side of the road. The pickup point is within the open-air car park area along Macquarie Wharf.
INCLUDED
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
- Admission fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
NOT INCLUDED
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
