Experience our multi-award-winning four day Maria Island Walk just off the east coast of Tasmania, one of the Great Walks of Australia.
Immerse yourself in the exhilarating beauty and natural wonder that is Maria Island. Traverse the island, from its wilderness to white-sandy beaches. Sleep under the canopy of stars at the bush camps, with the last night spent in cosy comfort at heritage-listed Bernacchi House in Darlington. Capture memorable moments of the island's photogenic wombats, kangaroos and wildlife that freely roam, with the island nicknamed 'The Noah's Ark of Australia' for its diverse variety of wildlife.
Everything about Maria Island is beautiful. Especially in winter.
Winter Escape Walk
(three days)
DISCOVER THE WALK
Having guided over 1400 walks over 20 seasons and received eight National Tourism Awards, our Maria Island Walk is recognised as one of Australia’s outstanding experiences.
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Exploring Darlington settlement, the main port on the island with several historic buildings and no permanent inhabitants. It’s the most intact example of a convict probation station in Australia.
It’s also the final stop on the three night Maria Island Walk, before ferrying back to Hobart.
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A special Early Bird offer, just for you.
Be an Early Bird and enjoy 20% off the cost of all walks, from October 2023 to August 2024.
This special Early Bird offer is valid until 30 November this year. So dust off your boots, reserve your spot, and get ready for a walking adventure like no other.
See our website for booking details (and pop ‘WBL20’ to your booking cart), or contact our team on +61 2 9030 6312 / mariaisland@wildbushluxury.com
We look forward to walking with you soon!
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Does winter even exist on Maria Island?
Our new season of Spring to Autumn walks kicks off from mid October, running until April 2024.
Though there are still a few last-minute spaces on our current two-night Winter Escape Walk running until the end of August, to experience picture-perfect island winter days just like this.
Image credit @calvinvonniebel
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Walk with us, to explore an incredible island national park off Tasmania’s east coast.
Our small group experiences depart from and return to Hobart. Spend a few days in nature, with memories to last a lifetime…
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The sweetest of island locals, ready to say hello.
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On The Maria Island Walk, you will experience expert guiding, see abundant wildlife and hear more on the island’s history. Plus sleep in comfortable accommodation with a combination of bush camps and a heritage home, complemented by local Tasmanian food and wine along the way.
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Bernacchi House is a heritage-listed house dating back to 1880, located within the World Heritage-listed convict settlement of Darlington, the main port of Maria Island. It's the exclusive accommodation for The Maria Island Walk.
During the Winter Escape Walk, guests will base from the historic home for the two nights and enjoy daytrip walks.
During the warmer months, it's the last night's accommodation as a little luxury after two nights spent in bush camps and days traversing the island from south to north.
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During the Winter Escape Walk, a glass of Tasmanian wine awaits at Bernacchi House - ready to be enjoyed by the open fire, after a day exploring the island's natural beauty.
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Stunning vistas from every island angle.
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Blue sky, baby. A Winter Escape Walk on Maria Island looks a lot like this...
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The Maria Island Walk is for everyone. Friends, families, solo travellers - a welcoming environment as we explore the island together, hosted by our skilled guides.
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It’s hard not to be seduced by the island’s beauty, over a highly photographic few days on #TheMariaIslandWalk
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On Maria, it’s roos with a view. #islandlife
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At every turn, there is always something to explore on Maria Island. From historic relics, to one of the island's local wildlife bounding by to say hello, to the wide variety of island flora that changes dramatically from south to north. A walk with us is like exploring a mini Tasmania over just a few days.
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See the Cape Barren Geese that roam freely, introduced to Maria Island National Park in 1968 from the Bass Strait Islands to help ensure their survival. Today, they're just one of the species that call the island home.
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The day's finale looks a little like this...
Credit: @lronson
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The summits of Maria Island: Bishop and Clerk and Mount Maria.
Bishop and Clerk is a challenging walk that is worth it for the exhilarating cliff-top views from the top. An 11km return walk through tall woodland forest to the rocky slopes and dolerite columns of the summit - 620m above sea level. Named because of the peak's resemblance to a bishop wearing a mitre, followed by a clergyman.
Mount Maria, 711m above sea level, is the highest point on the island. A a dolerite outcrop looking across the Tasman Peninsula. The track gently meanders through open woodlands, though the last part of the walk changes quite dramatically, for a rock scramble over large boulders to reach the summit.
On The Maria Island Walk, we normally choose one of two summits based on the conditions, with our guides cheering you on as they climb alongside you.
Both incredible summits, both a challenge - worth the climb for the view!
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Arguably, the most photogenic of our locals on Maria Island.
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Bernacchi House is the exclusive accommodation for The Maria Island Walk's two-night 'Winter Escape Walk' from mid-May to August, and during the warmer months is the last night's accommodation.
In late 2022, the heritage-listed property was given a modernised look thanks to Laura Stucken of Tasmania's much-loved @vanbone_restaurant, who styled fresh life into this historic home.
A cosy Tasmanian cottage, steeped in golden history.
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Climbing the summits of Maria can be a challenge near the peak, though our team are there to expertly guide and cheer you on all the way, for the chance to witness that breathtaking view.
Credit: @lronson
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The Maria Island Walk acknowledges the Aboriginal Communities and Traditional Custodians of country throughout Tasmania and we recognise their continued connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present, as we seek to understand their history and learn from their knowledge.
