Maria Island Penitentiary
Maria Island Penitentiary

Maria Island Penitentiary accommodation

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Closed area: Temporary closure, Maria Island National Park
Applies from 22/6/2025


Maria Island National Park will be closed to the public from 5pm, Sunday 22 June to 8am, Friday 4 July 2025. This closure includes all tracks and roads on the island. This for essential annual island maintenance and management works.

Access is prohibited during this time to ensure public safety.

For more information contact the Maria Island Gateway on ph: 03 6213 4040 between 9am and 3.30pm.​

Last reviewed 10/6/2025 03:11 PM


Closed area: Painted Cliffs - Partial closure
Applies from 8/5/2024

​​​​​A section of the Painted Cliffs will be closed to public access, pending ​​geotechnical surveys to determine safety risks of loose overhanging rocks.

For further information, please contact the Maria Island Gateway on (03) 6123 4040.​

Last reviewed 2/5/2025 09:50 AM


A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
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Fees:
Per room, per night:
Up to 2 people
$44
Additional adults (18+)
$10
Family (2 adults, 3 children)
$50
Additional children (ages 5-17; under 5 years stays free)
$5
School groups (outside school holidays)
$30
Bookings:

Bookings can be made up to 6 months in advance. Book online or by contacting the Sheffield Visitor Information Centre at svic@kentish.tas.gov.au or (03) 6491 1179.​​

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​​​Basic bunkhouse-style accommodation is available in the old Penitentiary at Darlington – a unique opportunity to spend the evening at this World Heritage Listed convict site.

There are nine rustic sleeping rooms, each with six bunk beds and comfortable mattresses, a picnic-style table and chairs, and a wood-heater (wood supplied). A larger, tenth room sleeps 14 people. 

There is no electricity in the Penitentiary rooms and the toilet block is separate but nearby.