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$135.83
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Overview
Duration
12h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect

Step back in time, slow down and enjoy a big day out on this island National Park. Maria Island has a diverse range of highlights including convict history, spectacular coastal cliffs and deserted beaches. Access to the island is by Ferry for foot passengers only (no cars on this island). Bring your comfortable walking shoes ready to stretch your legs and explore this island paradise.

Highlights

• Explore Maria Island National Park (6hrs)
• Watch for Dolphins & Whales on the ferry journey (30 mins each way)
• Walk to amazing “Painted Cliffs” and wander amongst the unusual rock formation
• Enjoy spectacular views as walk to the “Fossil Cliffs”
• Explore and discover the geological history amongst the exposed fossils
• Discover and the convict history at the Darlington World Heritage convict site
• Be amazed at the abundant wildlife enjoying life on their extraordinary island
• Relax and take in all the stunning secluded bays and beaches in this paradise setting

What to remember

Important info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Minimum age to participate in tour is 8 years. Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. This is an active tour. A suitable level of general health & fitness and physical abilities is essential. We provide accurate interpretation, and keep wildlife disturbance to a minimum by viewing from appropriate distances and informing our guests how to view wildlife with patience and respect. Activities are always confined to tracks and boardwalks to minimize negative impacts.. We depart Hobart promptly at 6.45am. If you are late we can not wait. It is very important to be on time for your pickup, as we have a time line to keep to ensure we do not miss our ferry to Maria Island.  We have very limited capacity to wait for late passengers and we may have to make the unfortunate decision to depart without you!  If you have any concerns about your pick up - our phone line is open at 6.30am, please call us promptly on 03 6231 5390.. There are no shops on Maria, and limited drinking water, so make sure you bring enough water and food for your day out.  There will be a brief stop on the way to the Ferry for some last minute food purchases - sandwiches/rolls etc.  And there is normally a chance to buy some takeaway food on the return trip back to Hobart.

included
What's included
included-item
National Park entrance fees. Small, friendly groups. We offer pick up from Limited hotel locations.. Professional guides and interpretive walks . Return Ferry crossing fee
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What's not included
excluded-items
Food and drinks (Bring your own lunch/snacks/water bottles, there are no shops on Maria Island)). We do not offer pick ups from Air BnB’s and private residences. No luggage on board, only your day pack. No airport drop offs
Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, our partner's policy does not allow us to refund, cancel or change this booking.
Provider
Tours Tasmania
Meeting Point

Our General Meet Point is the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre at 20 Davey Street. The pickup time is 6:40am, be ready at 6:35am. The tour returns to this same location around 5.00pm. Hotel pick up is available from select Hotels. Contact the Tour Operator directly, via email, to enquire.