Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks Discount Tickets

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Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks photo
Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks photo
Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks photo
Maria Island Cruise and Guided Walk Day Tour with Lunch and Drinks photo

Get your discount tickets for the Maria Island Cruise & Walk Day Tour with Lunch (from Hobart), save up to 11% !

Overview

Discover the remarkable coastline and history of Maria Island from both water and land, gaining a unique perspective on its ancient geology, secluded bays and fascinating past. Cruise to Ile Des Phoques and venture deep into Tasmania's largest granite sea caves including Rainbow Cave with is natural skylight. Take in the stunning views of Maria Island, including famous landmarks such as the Painted Cliffs, Fossil Cliffs, and mountain peaks of Bishop and Clerk. Look for a myriad of wildlife including seals, dolphins, wombats, kangaroos, eagles, wallabies, albatross and whales (during migration). Step ashore to spend around two hours exploring Maria Island. Join a guided walk of Darlington's World Heritage-listed convict settlement. Lunch is provided and can be enjoyed during your time on the island. Morning tea and return bus transfers from Hobart are included.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Please meet at Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Booking Centre at Dock Head Building, Franklin Wharf, Hobart (oppositive lifting bridge).

Pickup Information

For guests requiring bus transfer from Hobart, please meet at Brooke Street Pier at 6:45am. Please select the TOUR + BUS option.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Maria Island Cruises
Cruise & Walk day tour of Tasmania's stunning Maria Island National Park. The tour combines a wilderness cruise of Ile des Phoques and northwestern and northeastern Maria Island coastline. Venture deep into Tasmania's largest granite sea caves. Experience the spectacular Rainbow Cave, where a massive natural skylight floods the cavern with light. Take in sweeping views of the 620-metre high dolerite peaks of Bishop and Clerk rising above the Tasman Sea. At the Fossil Cliffs, discover limestone containing marine fossils dating back around 300 million years. Admire the patterned and coloured sandstone of the Painted Cliffs, sculpted by wind and waves.
Duration: 360 mins
2. Maria Island National Park
Enter onto Maria Island National Park for a 2-hour guided walk of Maria's UNESCO World Heritage listed convict settlement. Come face to face with Maria Island's iconic native wildlife including wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, Cape Barren geese and even possibly Tasmanian devils. Maria Island is the best place in the world to see wombats in the wild!
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Hobart bus transfer

Guided walk of Darlington convict settlement

Lunch

Snacks

Driver/guide

anding and/or facility fees

Wilderness cruise

Live commentary on board

2-hour stay on Maria Island

Exclusion

Hotel pickup

Meals

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The vessel is safe and comfortable and provides protection from the elements with full walk around capacity

Onboard toilet

Supplied by Maria Island Cruises

Reviews

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Based on 637 reviews

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