HOBART GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Day Among Ruins, Cliffs and Roaming Wombats: Maria Island from Hobart
A nine‑hour, small‑group day tour from Hobart that ferries you across the Mercury Passage to Maria Island’s historic ruins, beaches, fossil‑strewn cliffs and free‑roaming wildlife.
A Day Among Ruins, Cliffs and Roaming Wombats: Maria Island from Hobart.
Meet your local guide in Hobart early and set out along Tasmania’s East Coast for the seaside village of Triabunna. From there the Spirit of Maria ferry carries the group across the Mercury Passage to Maria Island National Park, where a day of guided exploration ranges from weathered historic ruins and pristine beaches to fossil-strewn cliffs and mountains, with wombats, Cape Barron geese and Forester kangaroos often encountered. The outing concludes with a return to Hobart by about 5.00 pm.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Iconic Island Wildlife
Maria Island is known for its free‑roaming wildlife — look for wombats, Cape Barron geese and Forester kangaroos as you walk the park’s tracks and beaches.
Historic Ruins and Heritage
Guided walks take you through the island’s weathered historic ruins, offering a compact portrait of Tasmania’s colonial past amid a largely untouched landscape.
Beaches, Cliffs and Fossils
Expect pristine beaches, dramatic fossil‑strewn cliffs and towering mountains framing the coastline — terrain that rewards even short exploratory hikes and photography.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day moves at a steady, purposeful pace: a morning pickup in Hobart, a coastal drive to Triabunna, a ferry crossing into the quiet of Maria Island, and guided walks that alternate between shoreline, ruins and short inland climbs — finishing with a ferry back and a return drive to Hobart by late afternoon.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this outing — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Meet your guide between 7.30 am and 7.45 am at your accommodation in Tasmania; the full outing is nine hours and returns to Hobart by approximately 5.00 pm.
The price covers a full‑day guided small‑group tour, transport in a well‑appointed vehicle, the Maria Island ferry and the National Park pass.
This small‑group scheduled tour operates with a minimum of 4 guests and has a maximum of 8 guests.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour is nine hours in duration.
Where and when do I meet the guide?
Meet your local guide between 7.30 am and 7.45 am at your accommodation in Tasmania.
What is included in the tour price?
Included are the full‑day guided small‑group tour (max 8 guests), transport in a well‑appointed vehicle, the Maria Island ferry and the National Park pass.
How many people are in a group?
The tour is limited to a maximum of 8 guests and requires a minimum of 4 to operate.
When will we return to Hobart?
The tour returns to Hobart by about 5.00 pm.