Maria Island Penitentiary
Maria Island Penitentiary

Maria Island Penitentiary accommodation

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Planned event: Maria Island National Park - construction works
Applies from 28/11/2025

​Construction works on Maria Island will start in December 2025. They are expected to take around nine months to complete.

These upgrades will modernise infrastructure ​including: 

  • water

  • wastewater

  • electrical

Works will be managed to minimise impact but there will be heavy machinery, construction noise, dust and ground vibrations in and around Darlington.

Visitors are asked to comply with directions from staff and signage in the area.

Bookings on the ferry are essential to visit the island. Visit Encounter Maria Island to view availability and fare information.

Last reviewed 28/11/2025 04:21 PM


A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
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Rooms 1-9 (6 berth): Price Per room, per night:

Booking Options​​​
Rate/Night​
​Standard rate - 2 guest
​$75
​Family rate - 2 adults, and up to 4 children
​$75

Room 10 (14 berth)
​Booking Options
​Rate/Night
​Standard rate - 2 guests​
​$1​25​
​Fami​ly rate - 2 adults and up to 8 children
​$125​


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.