There is no experience on earth like The Maria Island Walk, a 4-day guided walk on an island sanctuary off Tasmania’s East Coast. After all, where else can you explore a heritage listed convict settlement, walk empty, white sand beaches, view rare wildlife and enjoy gourmet food, all in the confines of a National Park?
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Australia > Tasmania
4 Days, 3 Nights
Maria Island National Park lies just a few miles off Tasmania’s east coast, within easy reach of Hobart. In 2002, Ian and Bronwyn Johnstone developed their dream to show Maria to a new band of travelers interested in an active, but pampered, holiday experience, people who want to enjoy the remoteness and tranquility of a wilderness experience in comfort. They created The Maria Island Walk, a soft adventure, where the packs are light, the food is gourmet, the wine is Tasmania’s best, and each night there is a comfortable bed.
The walk is restricted to a maximum of eight guests with two professional guides. This ratio affords the personalized, intimate experience that the walk has become so well known for. A further blessing is that walk is not terribly demanding, you don’t need to be an experienced hiker to do this walk.
Guests overnight in two secluded wilderness camps, both a stone’s throw from empty, white-sand beaches. These beaches are the perfect place to unwind with a glass of wine, enjoy a barefoot stroll exploring for rare shells or a swim in the turquoise waters that grace the island’s shores. The concealed camps are comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sensitive. Dinner in the camps is enjoyed in a well appointed dining tent where elaborate 3-course meals, consisting of fresh Tasmanian produce, are enjoyed by candlelight and complimented by fine Tasmanian wine.
On the final night guests of The Maria Island Walk overnight in a heritage house in Darlington, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled on the northern tip of the island. Once a bustling penal settlement with over 600 convicts, Darlington is now home to a medley of well preserved, historical buildings; it is also an excellent place to see Wombats!
Highlights
- Mercury Passage
- Shoal Bay
- Fresh Tasmanian food and wine
- Convict cells at Point Lesueur
- Ochre pit at Bloodstone Point
- Painted Cliffs
- Mt. Maria
- Bishop and Clerk
- World class Fossil Cliffs
Inclusions
- Bus and boat transport, including hotel pick-ups
- Park entry fees
- Twin-share accommodation
- All meals and wine
- Guiding services
- Packs
- Waterproof jackets
- Silk or cotton sleeping sheets
- Head torches
- Sleeping bags (sleeping bags are not carried as they are stored at each camp)
- Light day packs are also available for use on side trips from Casuarina Beach Camp and Bernacchi House.
Group Size
10
Dates
October 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Price
From $2469 per person based on double occupancy*
Trip Terms
Guests should have their own walking boots, well worn in with good ankle support and tread.
Guests carry a light backpack (between 6-8 kg) with their own personal items.
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*Prices are quoted in USD and are ‘from’, per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements apply. Black-out dates may apply. Pricing is subject to availability and all prices, itineraries and routings are subject to change without notice. Prices are current at the time of posting (1/1/2023) and may differ when you book your travel. Please call for our current pricing and itinerary details. CA CST: 2076233-40 | WA ID: 601 684 531 | PC-1282498.
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