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Tasmania's Maria Island Walk (Portered)
Walk in style across Maria’s Isle
Spend four pack-free days wandering the wildlife-filled stretches of Maria Island (Wukaluwikiwayna) on a guided, portered and fully catered multi-day hike on one of the Great Walks of Australia. After ferrying from Tasmania’s east coast across the Mercury Passage, you’ll spend two days walking along the white sand and clear water beaches of the coast. Then, journey through cloud rainforests, up to the peak of Bishop and Clerk and over to the Fossil Cliffs, likely spotting furry friends and squawking birdlife between the eucalyptus trees. Enjoy nights spent sleeping at beach-side bush camps and a heritage-listed building while dining by candlelight on fresh local produce.
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Start: Hobart, Australia
End: Hobart, Australia
- Duration
- 4 days
- Group size
- 1 to 10
- Minimum age
- 12 years old
- Style
- Comfort
- Theme
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- Walking & trekking
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EUR €2,180
Why you'll love this trip
- Explore the many landscapes of Maria Island National Park, from fossilised cliffs and balmy beaches to cloud forests and the world-heritage area of Darlington, all pack-free on this portered trip.
- Rest and recover from a day of hiking in exclusive bush camps and the historic Bernacchi House in Darlington.
- Fall asleep to the sounds of lapping waves and the wilds of Tasmania during your two nights in open-air cabins set in forest right by the beach.
- Dine by candlelight on three-course locally sourced gourmet meals prepped by your crew and accompanied by award-winning Tasmanian wines from local family-owned vineyards.
- Search for the endemic wildlife found only in Tasmania’s remote island sanctuaries, including the pademelon, forester kangaroo, Flinders Island wombat and more.
Itinerary
Welcome to Tasmania! Your adventure begins in Hobart, or Nipaluna in the language of the Muwinina and Palawa peoples, who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Hobart is now located. Prepare to be picked up from your accommodation in Hobart between 7:30am and 7:55am, from where you’ll be taken to your welcome meeting. Get to know your guides, collect your packs and sit down for a trip briefing. Then, set off towards the port of Triabunna and our private boat that will ferry you over the Mercury Passage and on to Maria Island (Wukaluwikiwayna). After a beach landing, sit down for a picnic lunch with a view of Shoal Bay, before walking over to our private and exclusive Casuarina Beach camp. In the afternoon explore the trail through the tall eucalypt forest, down to Haunted Bay. Wander back to camp, where a gourmet dinner awaits, followed by a sleep in the eco cabins set directly behind the beach.
Accommodation
- Private Camp on Maria Island (1 night)
Meals
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included activities
- Maria Island - 35 litre stuff sack for your gear, waterproof jacket and head torch provided
- Maria Island - Sleeping bag & liner, pillow and pillow case provided at each camp
Special information
We collect guests from central Hobart hotels from 7:30am on Day 1 of the walk. Please advise us of your pick-up location well ahead of time. If we do not have this information, please join us at Intrepid’s Maria Island Walk Office in Hobart at 8am sharp for the welcome meeting and departure.
Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours, including the ferry ride to Maria Island. Your walking distance today will be approximately 12 km, however this can be shortened to 2 km should you wish.
Rise and shine to the sound of the island’s wildlife waking up before getting in a good breakfast at camp. Gear up and set out on today’s beach walk, where you may even see dolphins out in the surf. Enjoy the views and make a stop for lunch somewhere along the trail. Continue walking the coast towards your next camp at White Gums, learning about the area’s wildlife and wilderness from your leader. Arrive at camp by late afternoon, where you can jump in for a refreshing ocean dip. Enjoy free time at your eco cabin before it’s time to sit down for a candlelit evening meal with your walking group.
Accommodation
- Private Camp on Maria Island (1 night)
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special information
Your walking distance today will be approximately 16 km. Today's walking distance can't be shortened, however the pace of the walk is relaxed.
Enjoy another morning waking in the native forests of Maria Island. Fuel up on breakfast and get ready for your next stage of the hike. You can choose to take the inland route through the world’s largest stand of Tasmanian Blue Gums to the summit of Mt Maria (771 m) or take on the Bishop and Clerk climb (599 m), which travels through a cloud rainforest. Alternatively you can simply take the direct route along the coast to Darlington. Sometime this afternoon, you’ll reach this evening’s accommodation, the heritage-listed Bernacchi House, which sits within the World Heritage-listed area of Darlington. Enjoy a hot shower and dinner looking out over the grounds where wombats are known to waddle.
Accommodation
- Bernacchi House (1 night)
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special information
Your walking distance today will be approximately 9 to 17 km, depending on the chosen trail.
Your last morning on Maria Island begins after breakfast with an optional walk to the northern reaches of the island. Walk through more of Tasmania’s remote woodland landscapes, looking for rare species like the swift parrot or Tasmanian devil. After, step out from the forests and over to Fossil Cliffs for views down to the beach and into the rock itself where over 300 million years of shells and sea life are fossilised. When you’ve taken in enough of the view, return to the trail back to Darlington, where a final picnic lunch awaits. Hop aboard your return boat to the Tasmanian mainland, arriving in Hobart at around 5 pm, where your trip will come to an end. Please take this into consideration when booking your onward travel.
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 2.5 hours, including the ferry to the mainland. Your walking distance today will be approximately 4km.
Inclusions and activities
Destinations
AustraliaMeals
3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Walking, Private boat, Private vehicle
Accommodation
2 nights exclusive & private bush camps, 1 night Bernacchi House in Darlington
Included activities
- Maria Island - 35 litre stuff sack for your gear, waterproof jacket and head torch provided
- Maria Island - Sleeping bag & liner, pillow and pillow case provided at each camp
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Before you book you should know
- This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with a good level of mobility, albeit your luggage will be portered between camps. Good footwear, clothing for all types of weather, plus perhaps walking poles are recommended. Training for this tour is important. To ensure that you are physically able to enjoy yourself you should be able to comfortably walk 15km on unpaved terrain by the start of the tour. Details on physical activities can be found in the itinerary.
- It is very important that you advise us of any dietary requirements and allergies at least 2 weeks prior to departure. We need this information well ahead of time to be able organise catering for the trip. This trip’s remote location means that some food items will not be available on short notice, and once the trip has commenced changes to dietary requirements are not possible. Please also advise us of any medical conditions at the time of booking and bring along any personal medication. Please note that if you require urgent medical attention during the trip, it may take several hours or more for emergency services to attend the scene and take you to a medical facility.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
It is very important that you advise us of any dietary requirements and allergies at least 2 weeks prior to departure. We need this information well ahead of time to be able organise catering for the trip. Maria Island’s remote location means that specific food items will not be available on short notice, and once the trip has commenced changes to dietary requirements are not possible.
WALKING & TREKKING
This is a portered hiking trip, where your luggage will be transferred between overnight stops. Please come physically prepared and with the right hiking gear in order to complete the hikes safely and comfortably. Please read the trip notes carefully and take note of the packing list.
START & END TIMES & LOCATION
We collect guests from central Hobart hotels from 7:30am on Day 1 of the walk. Please advise us of your pick-up location well ahead of time. If we do not have this information, please join us at Intrepid’s Maria Island Walk Office in Hobart at 8am sharp for the welcome meeting and departure. On the last day we offer a scheduled airport transfer at 4:00pm or transfer guests to their hotel in central Hobart by 5:00pm. We recommend guests book flights no earlier than 6:00pm.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking.
OPERATIONS
This trip is operated by our trusted partner Wild Bush Luxury.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
As we operate in remote areas, you will need to bring all of your own personal medications with you. While our leaders are qualified in remote area or wilderness first aid and carry satellite phones, we do not carry any emergency medications. If a person requires urgent medical attention during the trip, it may take several hours or more for emergency services to attend the scene and take you to a medical facility. If you have any pre-existing medical issues that will affect your ability to complete the trip or may have an impact on other guests’ experiences and you do not disclose these prior to the departure, we reserve the right to remove you from the trip.
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Travel and visa requirements
2 nights exclusive & private bush camps, 1 night Bernacchi House in Darlington
Accommodation is based on twin share. We accommodate for single travellers, who may may be required to share accommodation with another single walker of the same gender. For guests who prefer not to share a room, we can accommodate and offer a single occupancy rate.
After a day of walking, you will relax in comfortable accommodation. The first two nights are in exclusive bush camps, and the last night we stay in the historic, heritage-listed Bernacchi House in the settlement of Darlington. Our accommodation is exclusive to our guests, to thoroughly immerse you in the wilderness and history of Maria Island
EXCLUSIVE BUSH CAMPS
This isn’t camping as you know it. Our wilderness camps are located only moments from stunning beaches, tucked away in the beautiful surrounding forest. They have been designed to leave only a small environmental footprint with bush showers and clean composting toilets. You’ll fall asleep in a comfortable bed in your own bush cabin to the sound of waves gently lapping nearby and wake to the sound of birds in the forest.
BERNACCHI HOUSE
The last night on Maria Island is spent at Bernacchi House, a rare, heritage listed house dating back to 1880. Enjoy hot showers and relax in front of the fire on the cooler nights. In 2022, the home was refurbished with key elements undertaken by Laura Stucken, local designer and co-owner of award-winning Van Bone Restaurant. Despite the refresh, the historic property remains true to its original fabric and story. Local artisans incorporated in the project include Scott Van Tuil, who designed the sandstone side tables and coffee tables in the home as a nod to the famous Painted Cliffs of Maria Island, and Simon Ancher Studio, who supplied floating beds using Tasmanian timber. Soft furnishings were sourced from Hobart-based Featherston Interiors and vases from local potters across the Mercury passage at Dunalley, Tim and Tammy Holmes (Potters Croft), are dotted through the house. A comfortable and cosy stay, and a short walking distance from the ferry terminal to/from Darlington to the mainland.
Intrepid’s Maria Island Walk Office
4 Patrick St
Hobart
AUSTRALIA
Instructions
If you have provided us with your Hotel pick up location details at the time of booking, we will collect you from your hotel in Hobart's CBD from 7:30am on Day 1 of the walk. If we do not have this information, please join us at Intrepid’s Maria Island Walk Office in Hobart at 8am sharp for the welcome meeting and departure.
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