Maria Island ferry landing
| Nearest Road: | Ferry from Triabunna |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Triabunna |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 34′ 40″ |
| Longitude: | E 148° 3′ 49″ |
| Elevation: | 2 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | No road |
| Car Park: | Landing |
| Water: | Unknown |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Unknown |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | The ferry jetty at Maria Island is on the north end, in Darlington Bay. The airstrip is walking distance to the north of the jetty. Triabunna Ferry Terminal is on Esplanade West, near Charles St. |
10 walks from Maria Island ferry landing
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Bernacchis Creek Walk to Convict Reservoir
| Goal: | Dam |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 6,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow Bernacchis Creek south to the dam. Return on track along other side of the creek. Signed as 'Reservoir Circuit'. |
References
Ingrid Roberts, 2013, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, 10 Apollo St, Warriewood, NSW 2102, Page 58, Number 9, Convict Reservoir Circuit
2 hours circuit
“This is a gentle, near-level stroll through shady forest.”
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Reservoir Circuit
1 hour 30 minutes circuit
“This easy walk is sheltered from the coastal winds…”
John and Monica Chapman, 2019, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 30, Number 7, The Reservoir Circuit
2 hours circuit
“The ferry operates ultiple services daily in summer”
John and Monica Chapman, 2019, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 30, Number 7, The Reservoir Circuit
2 hours circuit
“... sheltered from coast winds, it is as enjoyable on a windy day as it is in fine weather.”
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Bishop and Clerk Walk
| Goal: | Summit of Bishop and Clerk |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 4,500 m |
| Return distance: | 9,000 m |
| Comment: | Marked track east to Fossil Bay then SE via Skipping Ridge to summit. Return. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 2019, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, Website, Number 58, Bishop and Clerk
5 hours retrace route
“… challenging walk… for the physically fit.”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 172, Number 52, Bishop and Clerk
4 hours retrace route
“Coast, historic penal settlement precinct and hill climb”
Ingrid Roberts, 2013, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, 10 Apollo St, Warriewood, NSW 2102, Page 44, Number 6, Bishop and Clerk
4 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“…steep rocky sections, a rock scree and a short,awkward climb to the top”
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Bishop and Clerk
3 hours retrace route
“… rocky slopes where you will rock-hop and then finally scramble over boulders to reach the summit.”
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Bloodstone Point walk
| Goal: | Bloodstone Point |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 11,500 m |
| Return distance: | 23,000 m |
| Comment: | Coast Rd south to Frenchs Farm Track west, then turn off to right to Bloodstone Beach. South to Bloodstone Point. Return same way. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Maria Island - The Isthmus and Pt Lesueur
7 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“The red rock… is called laterite…”
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Darlington to Fossil Cliffs and Painted Cliffs
| Goal: | Painted Cliffs |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 9,000 m |
| Comment: | Double circuit to Painted Cliffs and then Fossil cliffs |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 167, Number 51, Darlington - Painted Cliffs
4 hours 15 minutes retrace route
“Historic penal settlement precinct and beach”
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Fossil Cliffs Walk
| Goal: | Fossil Cliffs |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | AntiClockwise on marked track to Fossil Cliffs then return via cemetery, or can be walked in other direction (past cemetery first). |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 2019, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, Website, Number 60, Fossil Cliffs
2 hours circuit
“This stunning set of cliffs is on Maria Island. (Distance is from ferry terminal).”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 167, Number 51, Darlington - Painted Cliffs
“Historic penal settlement precinct and beach”
Ingrid Roberts, 2013, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, 10 Apollo St, Warriewood, NSW 2102, Page 54, Number 8, Quarries and Fossil Cliffs Circuit
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Fossil Cliffs
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“… these spectacular cliffs plunge sheer to the sea.”
John and Monica Chapman, 2019, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 27, Number 6, Fossil Cliffs
2 hours circuit
“From the jetty, turn left and head north-west then east to the Barn, past the cemetery and airstrip”
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Frenchs Farm Circuit walk
| Goal: | Frenchs Farm |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 20,000 m |
| Comment: | Take coast road south to Frenchs Farm. Return by inland route. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Maria Island - The Isthmus and Pt Lesueur
6 hours circuit
“… the inland track, which takes you through shrubby forest, or by the coastal route.”
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Mount Maria Walk
| Goal: | Mount Maria Summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 7,750 m |
| Return distance: | 15,500 m |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 175, Number 53, Mount Maria
5 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“The last 1km is rather rocky and would be unsuitable for youngsters and the elderly.”
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Mount Maria - Mt Maria
7 hours retrace route
“The track is marked with yellow arrows, and cairns…”
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Painted Cliffs Walk
| Goal: | Painted Cliffs |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 5,100 m |
| Comment: | South via Oast House to Painted Cliffs. Back up Hopground Beach to Magistrates Point then via road |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 2019, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, Website, Number 59, Painted Cliffs
2 hours circuit
“This walk is on Maria Island. (Distance is from ferry terminal).”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 167, Number 51, Darlington - Painted Cliffs
“Historic penal settlement precinct and beach”
Ingrid Roberts, 2013, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, 10 Apollo St, Warriewood, NSW 2102, Page 48, Number 7, Oast House and Painted Cliffs Circuit
2 hours circuit
“… a spectacular outcrop of Triassic sandstone”
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Painted Cliffs
1 hour 30 minutes
“… beautifully patterned sandstone cliffs …”
John and Monica Chapman, 2019, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 33, Number 8, Painted Cliffs
2 hours retrace route
“Alternatively, walk Hoground Beach on the way out, and return by the road.”
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Point Lesueur walk
| Goal: | Long Point Probation Station |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | CircuitRetrace |
| One-way distance: | 26,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk Coast Rd south to Frenchs Farm and on to Encampment Cove. Head west to Probation Station. Complete circuit to Frenchs Farm. Return by Coast Rd. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Maria Island - The Isthmus and Pt Lesueur
7 hours 30 minutes circuitretrace
“From Encampment Cove a round trip of…2 hours…”
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Quarries and Fossil Cliffs Walk
| Goal: | Quarry |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 5,500 m |
| Comment: | Fossil Creek Track then Reservoir Track to quarries. Quarry Rd to continue Fossil Creek circuit |
References
Ingrid Roberts, 2013, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, 10 Apollo St, Warriewood, NSW 2102, Page 54, Number 8, Quarries and Fossil Cliffs Circuit
2 hours 30 minutes circuit
“Explore the old quarry sites.”