Maria Island
World Heritage Listed Maria Island is located just off Tasmania’s east coast and is known for it’s historic ruins, picturesque bays, rugged cliffs and mountains and amazing fossils. But for many visitors, it is the island’s remarkable collection of rare birds and animals, largely unaffected by human presence, that is the highlight.
When the island became a National Park in the 1970s, a variety of threatened and endangered species were introduced and so it became an island sanctuary, a kind of “Noah’s Ark” for Tasmanian wildlife. In more recent times the next chapter of this island ark story played out when a population of healthy Tasmanian Devils were introduced.
The island is home to all Tasmania’s endemic birds including one of Australia’s rarest and smallest birds the endangered Forty-spotted Pardalote which has only five remaining population groups, of which Maria island is the largest remaining stronghold.
Quick facts
- Known as Tasmania's 'Noah's Ark' to safeguard endangered species including the Tasmanian Devil
- Hotspot to view Common Wombats and Macropods
- Home to all of Tasmania's endemic birds
- Sanctuary for endangered Forty-spotted Pardalote, Swift Parrot and Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagles
Experiences
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Australian Walks & Wildlife
From $4,799 USD
13 days/ 12 nights
Wildlife Interests: Birds, Fish & Marine Invertebrates, Land Mammals & Marsupials, Marine Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians
Wildlife Interests: Birds, Fish & Marine Invertebrates, Land Mammals & Marsupials, Marine Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians
Australian Walks & Wildlife
From $4799.00 USD
13 days/ 12 nights
Australians love the great outdoors, and what better way to pay homage on a visit than to get out and about and see the stunning scenery and meet the native wildlife.
Wander the laneways and arcades in Melbourne before traveling out of the city for the opportunity to walk through... -
East to West Coast Wildlife Adventures
From $7,280 USD
19 days/ 18 nights
Wildlife Interests: Birds, Land Mammals & Marsupials, Marine Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians
Wildlife Interests: Birds, Land Mammals & Marsupials, Marine Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians
East to West Coast Wildlife Adventures
From $7280.00 USD
19 days/ 18 nights
Discover Australia’s magnificent marsupials and marine life in the summer, with this itinerary blending soft adventure activities with incredible wildlife spotting opportunities along spectacular coastlines.
Go on a Nocturnal spotlighting tour in the Southern Highlands outside of Sydney to spot wombats, possums and gliders.
Travel along the iconic Great Ocean... -
Maria Island Winter Escape
From $1,090 USD
3 days/2 nights
Wildlife Interests: Birds, Land Mammals & Marsupials, Marine Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians
Wildlife Interests: Birds, Land Mammals & Marsupials, Marine Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians
Maria Island Winter Escape
From $1090.00 USD
3 days/2 nights
The ‘Maria Island Winter Escape’ is a three day lodge based experience which explores the beautiful and historic northern end of the island featuring abundant marsupials.
The adventure starts and finishes in Hobart and begins with a hotel pickup. You will enjoy a number of seasonal wildlife events including spotting... -
The Maria Island Walk
From $1,745 USD
4 days/3 nights
Wildlife Interests: Birds, Land Mammals & Marsupials, Marine Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians
Wildlife Interests: Birds, Land Mammals & Marsupials, Marine Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians
The Maria Island Walk
From $1745.00 USD
4 days/3 nights
This four day guided walk across magnificent Maria Island, combines intimate wildlife encounters, fascinating history, pristine white sand beaches, and locally sourced gourmet food.
Small groups of maximum 10 guests and 2 guides, will explore the World Heritage Listed island with gentle walks by day and enjoy elegant private accommodation...