The Maria Island Walk 4 Day Guided Journey
Are you in need of a getaway but short on time? This 4 day walk is the perfect short break and can easily fit into the busiest schedule.
Members from: $2,559 P.P Twin ShareNon-members from: $2,600 P.P Twin Share
Type
Escorted Touring
Destination
Australia
Supplier
The African Safari Co
Booking Code
ASCMIW
Departs
Multiple departures available. Enquire for more details.
Exclusive Accommodation. We have 2 exclusive wilderness camps – both just a stone’s throw from white sand beaches. The sites are environmentally sensitive and guests sleep in comfortable, twin share tented cabins. The final night is spent at the fully restored, colonial Bernacchi House, which has the charm and facilities of a B&B, including hot showers.
Gourmet Tasmanian Food & Fine Wine. Each night our guests enjoy 3 course gourmet meals by candlelight, with an emphasis on local Tasmanian producers.
All Inclusive - gear, transfers, park passes, food & wine – everything is included!
Gentle Walking. You don’t need to be an experienced bushwalker to enjoy the Maria Island Walk. Guests walk on flat, hard sand beaches or well-worn trails at a gentle pace. The longest walk is approximately 13kms over a period of 4-6 hrs walk time. (Mountain walks are optional.)
Are you in need of a getaway but short on time? This 4 day walk is the perfect short break and can easily fit into the busiest schedule. Guests feel like they have escaped to their own private island – away from traffic, emails, and every day stresses – making Maria Island the perfect place to relax and recharge. You don’t need to be an experienced bushwalker to enjoy the Maria Island tour. Walk on flat, hard sand beaches or well-worn trails at a gentle pace. Guests sleep in comfortable, twin share tented cabins while the longest walk is about 13kms over a period of 4-6 hrs.
The magic of Maria Island is the diversity of scenic landscapes and the chance for close encounters with Tasmanian wildlife. Walk stunning white sand beaches in the morning; visit a UNESCO World Heritage convict site, explore ancient blue gum forests and discover a world-class fossil site – Maria Island will amaze you!
- Perfect short break. Are your clients in need of a getaway but short on time? Our 4 day walk can easily fit into the busiest schedule. The trip starts and finishes in Hobart (airport drop off on day 4 can be provided.)
- Escape the crowds. There is no modern development on the island and only 2 park rangers as residents. Guests feel like they have escaped to their own private island – away from traffic, emails, and every day stresses – making Maria Island the perfect place to relax and recharge.
- Gentle Walking. You don’t need to be an experienced bushwalker to enjoy the Maria Island Walk. Guests walk on flat, hard sand beaches or well-worn trails at a gentle pace. The longest walk is approximately 13kms over a period of 4-6 hrs walk time. (Mountain walks are optional.)
- Light Packs. Guests carry just light packs with their own personal items, weighing 6-8kgs.
- Small Groups. The Maria Island Walk is a highly personal and intimate experience with nature. There are a maximum of 10 guests on each departure.
- Expert Guides. Our expert guides will become your client’s best friends; from sharing fascinating stories of Maria Island’s rich history, to topping up your wine glass, nothing is too much for our friendly guides (2 guides accompany every trip.)
- No 2 days are the same. The magic of Maria Island is the diversity. Walk stunning white sand beaches in the morning; discover a UNESCO World Heritage convict site at lunch time. Explore ancient blue gum forests, a world-class fossil site, painted cliffs – Maria Island will amaze you!
- Close encounters with Tasmanian wildlife. Maria Island is often referred to as the ‘Noah’s Ark’ for Tasmanian wildlife. The island is a protected animal sanctuary and most guests will have very close encounters with wombats, Bennet’s wallabies and forester kangaroos! Maria Island is one of the only places in the world where guests can see Tasmanian Devils in the wild. Guests have also spotted dolphins, whales, echidnas, fairy penguins and many endemic Tasmanian bird species (such as the rare forty-spotted pardalote, which has a stronghold on Maria Island).
Departures: from October to April.
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Considerable care has been taken to compile the information on this website and prices are based on the current exchange rate at time of printing. Unforeseen circumstances, currency fluctuations, air fare and fuel surcharges may necessitate changes in itineraries and costs, of which you will be informed as soon as possible. All prices in this brochure should be used as a guideline only. The Africa Safari Co. cannot be held responsible for any changes and should a tour price increase after a deposit has been received, then any increases up until the date of departure are to be paid by the passenger. If such increases are unacceptable, the passengers may cancel their booking but are still liable to pay any cancellation charges imposed in any way.