The Isthmus at Maria Island
The Isthmus at Maria Island

McRaes Isthmus Walk

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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


8 hour walk, 8 hour ride, 28km return
Grade 3: Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.
A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.
​This walk leaves from the Darlington Settlement on Maria Island, accessible by passenger ferry.

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​An overnight walk staying at either Frenchs Farm or Encampment Cove​ is the best way to enjoy the pristine white sand beaches of McRaes Isthmus. Both sides – Shoal Bay and Riedle Bay – show nature at its finest. Stop for a while on the wet sand and look out for shorebirds. Cockatoos are often seen in the trees.