Maria Island National Park

4-5 hour walk, 3-5 hour ride, 11km return, Grade 4

One of Maria Island's for challenging walks, offering exhilarating cliff-top and ocean views from the towering dolerite summit.

1/2 - 2 hours, 1 km, Grade 2

Discover the stories behind Maria Island’s heritage-listed Darlington Township.

8 hour walk, 4 hour ride, 26km return, Grade 3

Maria Island's Encampment Cove is a great place to camp and to explore the ruins of a 1920s home in this sheltered cove.

Tasmania has a wealth of excellent inland and ocean fishing locations where you can cast your line.

1-2.5 hour walk or 1-1.5 hour ride, 4.5 km circuit, Grade 3

This stunning set of cliffs on Maria Island hold stories both ancient and modern.

6 hour walk, 3 hour ride, 22km return, Grade 3

Take the time to explore the old farmhouse and shearing sheds of Frenchs Farm on your visit to Maria Island.

7 hour walk, 8-10 hour bike ride, 40 km return, Grade 3

Located in the far south of Maria Island, breathtaking Haunted Bay is worth the walk.

1-2 hours return, 2km, Grade 3

Wander the hills that surround the Darlington Settlement on Maria Island, uncovering ruins and learning the fascinating history.

Maria Island is a cyclist’s paradise with gently undulating roads and an opportunity to explore more in one day.

Discovery rangers are coming to Maria Island this summer to share their knowledge of all things nature through guided activities and on-the-spot learning.

Maria Island is a special place with something for everyone - historic ruins, sweeping bays, rugged cliffs and mountains, and remarkable wildlife. Whether you’re here for hours or days, you can choose the kind of stay that suits you and let Maria work its spell.

Maria Island’s marine reserve protects a range of marine habitats, perfect for coastal explorations – both on land and in water.

8 hour walk, 8 hour ride, 28km return, Grade 3

The beautiful white, sandy beaches on either side of McRaes Isthmus shows Maria Island at its finest.

8 hour walk, 3-5 hour ride, 16 km return, Grade 4

Mount Maria is the highest point on Maria Island – a dolerite outcrop with sweeping views south of the twin bays and beyond to Tasman Peninsula.

Tasmania is fast creating a name for itself as a premier mountain biking destination and a must see on your mountain biking holiday.

1-2 hour walk, 0.5-1.5 hour ride, 4.3km return, Grade 3

An easy circuit walk that includes a meandering boardwalk along Counsel Creek, takes in the convict-built Oast House, Hopground Beach, and the Painted Cliffs with their amazing colors and swirling patterns.

8 hour walk, 5 hour ride, 28km return, Grade 3

Explore the convict ruins that once made up the Long Point Probation Station on Tasmania's Maria Island.

Tasmania’s oceans and rivers have a well-deserved reputation as some of the cleanest in the world, and what better way to explore these wondrous waterways than up-close and self-propelled.

12 hour walk, 8 hour ride, 38km return, Grade 3

Traverse McRaes Isthmus and continue down Maria Island’s west coast through woodland forest to a small farm tucked into the hillside.

Bring your wetsuit, mask and fins to discover the underwater life.

1.5 hour walk, 0.5-1 hour ride, 4km return, Grade 3

Capture a glimpse of Maria Island’s wildlife and history on a quiet discovery walk or ride through open woodlands. A beautiful place to relax and reflect.

Tasmania's parks and reserves can make for a beautiful backdrop for your special day. See some of our favourite locations for simple, outdoor wedding ceremonies, through to full packages offered by Highfield Historic Site.