A stone building and ruins stand near a rocky shoreline with clear blue water, grassy hills, and forested mountains in the background under a sunny sky—a stunning scene you can experience on a Private Maria Island Day Tour.
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Private Maria Island Day Tour

9 hours
Hobart
All Ages (0+)

A private day tour from Hobart to Maria Island with Heart of Tasmania Tours. Hotel pick up, the Triabunna ferry and national park fees are included. Explore convict era Darlington, spot wombats, and walk to the Fossil Cliffs or the Painted Cliffs at your group's own pace. Bring your own lunch.

  • A stone building and ruins stand near a rocky shoreline with clear blue water, grassy hills, and forested mountains in the background under a sunny sky—a stunning scene you can experience on a Private Maria Island Day Tour.
  • Clear blue water with a small boat near the shore, grassy hills and forested area in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds—perfect scenery for a Private Maria Island tour or an unforgettable Maria Island day trip.
  • Four large, cylindrical concrete silos stand on grassy terrain under a clear blue sky, with informational signs and a canoe in the foreground—an intriguing sight often featured on a Private Maria Island Tour.
  • Four people stand smiling on the steps in front of a historic stone building with a sloping roof and brick-framed windows on a sunny day, ready to embark on their Private Maria Island Day Tour.
  • A topographical scale model of a coastal landscape is displayed under glass, showing elevation, water, and labelled markers with informational plaques—a captivating visual for anyone interested in planning a Private Maria Island Tour or learning more before their Maria Island Day Tour.
  • House on grassy land overlooking a large blue lake with hills and a partly cloudy sky in the background—the perfect retreat after an unforgettable Private Maria Island tour.
  • Experience the breathtaking coastal landscape with grassy hills in the foreground, dramatic cliffs along the shoreline, a calm blue sea, and a boat leaving a white trail under a partly cloudy sky—the perfect setting for your Private Maria Island tour.
  • Small pond surrounded by tall grasses and dense forest, with trees reflected on the still water under a partly cloudy sky—a tranquil scene reminiscent of the peaceful moments you can experience on a Private Maria Island Day Tour.
  • Several white buildings with metal roofs surround a grassy, open courtyard under a partly cloudy sky. Some buildings have raised foundations and stone steps, offering a glimpse into the rich history experienced during a Private Maria Island Day Tour. Trees are visible in the background.
  • A single-storey farmhouse with a large veranda and multiple chimneys sits on a grassy plot with trees and distant hills under a partly cloudy sky, evoking the tranquillity one might experience during a Private Maria Island Day Tour.
  • A long, single-storey white building with a gabled roof sits behind a large grassy area, surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky—the perfect starting point for your Private Maria Island Day Tour.
  • Three people stand outside a historic brick building with stone foundation in a rural area under a blue sky, pausing to admire the scenery during their Private Maria Island tour.
  • Rusty, old metal mining or industrial machine with a large hopper sits abandoned outdoors, surrounded by trees and dry leaves in a forested area—an evocative reminder of Tasmania’s rich industrial heritage, much like the unique sites you might encounter on a Maria Island Day Tour.
  • Layered sandstone cliffs with orange and white striations rise above a rocky shoreline and water, with trees on top under a cloudy sky—an unforgettable scene you can experience on a Private Maria Island Day Tour.
  • Two people sit on layered, striped rock formations near a rocky shoreline, smiling at the camera during their Private Maria Island tour. The scene has detailed patterns in the stone and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
  • Layered sandstone rock formation with wavy, eroded patterns and sparse vegetation on top, under a cloudy sky—discover this striking landscape on a Private Maria Island Tour.
  • A stone building and ruins stand near a rocky shoreline with clear blue water, grassy hills, and forested mountains in the background under a sunny sky—a stunning scene you can experience on a Private Maria Island Day Tour.
  • Clear blue water with a small boat near the shore, grassy hills and forested area in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds—perfect scenery for a Private Maria Island tour or an unforgettable Maria Island day trip.
  • Four large, cylindrical concrete silos stand on grassy terrain under a clear blue sky, with informational signs and a canoe in the foreground—an intriguing sight often featured on a Private Maria Island Tour.
  • Four people stand smiling on the steps in front of a historic stone building with a sloping roof and brick-framed windows on a sunny day, ready to embark on their Private Maria Island Day Tour.
  • A topographical scale model of a coastal landscape is displayed under glass, showing elevation, water, and labelled markers with informational plaques—a captivating visual for anyone interested in planning a Private Maria Island Tour or learning more before their Maria Island Day Tour.
  • House on grassy land overlooking a large blue lake with hills and a partly cloudy sky in the background—the perfect retreat after an unforgettable Private Maria Island tour.
  • Experience the breathtaking coastal landscape with grassy hills in the foreground, dramatic cliffs along the shoreline, a calm blue sea, and a boat leaving a white trail under a partly cloudy sky—the perfect setting for your Private Maria Island tour.
  • Small pond surrounded by tall grasses and dense forest, with trees reflected on the still water under a partly cloudy sky—a tranquil scene reminiscent of the peaceful moments you can experience on a Private Maria Island Day Tour.
  • Several white buildings with metal roofs surround a grassy, open courtyard under a partly cloudy sky. Some buildings have raised foundations and stone steps, offering a glimpse into the rich history experienced during a Private Maria Island Day Tour. Trees are visible in the background.
  • A single-storey farmhouse with a large veranda and multiple chimneys sits on a grassy plot with trees and distant hills under a partly cloudy sky, evoking the tranquillity one might experience during a Private Maria Island Day Tour.
  • A long, single-storey white building with a gabled roof sits behind a large grassy area, surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky—the perfect starting point for your Private Maria Island Day Tour.
  • Three people stand outside a historic brick building with stone foundation in a rural area under a blue sky, pausing to admire the scenery during their Private Maria Island tour.
  • Rusty, old metal mining or industrial machine with a large hopper sits abandoned outdoors, surrounded by trees and dry leaves in a forested area—an evocative reminder of Tasmania’s rich industrial heritage, much like the unique sites you might encounter on a Maria Island Day Tour.
  • Layered sandstone cliffs with orange and white striations rise above a rocky shoreline and water, with trees on top under a cloudy sky—an unforgettable scene you can experience on a Private Maria Island Day Tour.
  • Two people sit on layered, striped rock formations near a rocky shoreline, smiling at the camera during their Private Maria Island tour. The scene has detailed patterns in the stone and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
  • Layered sandstone rock formation with wavy, eroded patterns and sparse vegetation on top, under a cloudy sky—discover this striking landscape on a Private Maria Island Tour.

Quick read before you book.

  • Wombats grazing freely around Darlington
  • Walk to the Painted Cliffs or the Fossil Cliffs
  • Convict and industrial history at Darlington
  • A car free island with no shops or crowds
  • Your own private guide and pace

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Included in this tour.

  • Private guided tour for your group
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel or chosen location
  • Return Maria Island ferry from Triabunna
  • Maria Island National Park fee
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Flexible itinerary

Commonly asked questions.

Your guide picks you up and drops you off at your Hobart hotel or another location you choose, then drives to Triabunna for the ferry.

Yes. The return ferry from Triabunna to Darlington and the Maria Island National Park fee are both included.

Yes. Lunch isn't included and there are no shops on Maria Island beyond the ranger station and bike hire at Darlington, so pack lunch and drinks. Bottled water is supplied.

Choose between heading north to the Fossil Cliffs and Reservoir tracks, or south to the Painted Cliffs and back via the inland track. As it's a private tour, your guide will tailor the day to your group.

Wombats are very common around Darlington, though as wild animals sightings can't be promised. Our guide to where to see wombats explains when they're most active.

Groups of four or more pay a per person rate, while groups of three or fewer pay a minimum touring rate. Child and infant prices are available too.

The itinerary may change in unsafe conditions such as bushfire, ice, snow or extreme wind and rain. Your guide will adapt the day where possible.

Allow around 9 to 10 hours including hotel pick up and drop off.

The island is open year round, and each season has its own appeal. Our guide to when to visit Tasmania covers what to expect.

More about this tour.

Maria Island has no cars, no shops and no cafés, which is exactly why wombats wander the lawns at Darlington like they own the place. This private day tour from Hobart with Heart of Tasmania Tours takes the planning out of getting there: your guide collects you from your hotel, drives you to Triabunna and puts you on the ferry across Mercury Passage, with the ferry and national park fees already paid.On the island you'll explore Darlington, a convict and industrial settlement with only basic facilities, then choose your walk. Head north to the Fossil Cliffs and the Reservoir tracks for sea views and forest, or south to the famous Painted Cliffs, returning via the inland track. Because the tour is private, the pace and itinerary are set by your group.Wombats are the island's best known residents, and our guide to where to see wombats explains why Maria is one of the best places in the country for it. Heading further up the coast another day? The Wineglass Bay and Freycinet day tour pairs well.Bring your own lunch and a day pack, then check availability for your group.

Additional info.

Duration: About 9 to 10 hours, including pick up and drop off at your hotel or chosen location.Pricing: Priced per person for groups of four or more. A minimum touring rate applies to groups of three or fewer.Food: Lunch isn't included and there are no shops on the island beyond the ranger station and bike hire at Darlington, so bring your own lunch and drinks in a day pack. Bottled water is provided.What to bring:
  • Packed lunch and snacks
  • Day pack and drink bottle
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Warm layers and a rain jacket
  • Hat and sunscreen
Itineraries may change in unsafe conditions such as bushfire, snow or extreme wind and rain.