See one Tasmania's hidden treasures - the beautiful Maria Island. This full day tour provides participants with a unique birds-eye scenic flight to the island, where you may enjoy a cruise viewing the native wildlife of the area. Explore sea caves and see the fossil cliffs, among the many natural attractions on offer. With a shuttle transfer back to Hobart all you need to focus on is the majesty of this majestic natural preserve and its native marine life.
This is a spectacular tour to the Maria Island National Park. Your tour commences with a spectacular scenic flight, that takes in the Tasman National Park where we will show you the remote Tasman Island lighthouse and flying over Tasmania’s world-renowned big wave surfing destination, Shipsterns Bluff. There is an opportunity to have an aerial view of the Historic Penal settlement of Port Arthur and see the spectacular cliffs found on the eastern side of the Peninsular, the tallest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere. We then fly up the Mercury Passage, circumnavigating Maria Island before landing at Darlington on Maria Island. This mountainous National Park is found east of Orford on Tasmania’s east coast.
Upon arrival you will be met by East Coast Cruises for a cruise to see one of Tasmania’s largest accessible seal colonies, found on the Isle Des Phoque. Spend some time with the Island residents the Australian fur seals, learn about their ecology and enjoy time with these wild animals as they play gracefully about the boat. You will be able to explore giant sea caves, see the spectacular Fossil and Painted cliffs, unique springfed waterfalls and the majestic coastline of Maria Island. You will have a chance to stroll to the penal settlement of Darlington and see this world herigate listed colonial township. Your return flight returns overland to Cambridge via Marion Bay, Dunalley and following the coastline back to Hobart.
Tour Includes:
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Boat tour
Lunch
VENUE LOCATION
LOCATION
Cambridge Aerodrome, Tasmania
STATE
Tasmania
SESSION TIMES
DETAILS
Tours depart daily at 9:30am and return at 3:30pm. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure. Further information regarding tour dates and departure times will be provided upon confirmation of booking.
DURATION
Full Day
PARTICIPANTS
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM NUMBERS
This tour requires a minimum number of confirmed participants to operate.
GUIDELINES
This tour is suited to anyone, provided they have no relevant medical conditions. Children are also welcome on this tour. Child age is 3-15 years.
DRESSCODE / WHAT TO BRING
Participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing appropriate to weather conditions.
OTHER
Tours are subject to availability and may be cancelled due to any unforseen circumstances, such as foul weather or insufficient numbers.
MARIA ISLAND FULL DAY FLY AND CRUISE TOUR (EX2529)
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$320.00
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"Hi we had a fantastic time. The employees, food, cruise we had the best experience we have had in a long time would recommend to anyone and we hope do go again.
The whole deal was awesome thanks to all involved Janine." Janine (New South Wales, Australia.)
"This is a really well organised tour. An absolute great time was had by all 21 of us on this tour. I was travelling on my own and really enjoyed sharing this experience with other people. "Wombat" our guide did a fantastic job of cooking, giving info and driving, an absolute star !!
Especially enjoyed Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur and Wineglass bay. If your looking for a compact 6 day tour to explore Tasmania then this is it." Mick (Gold Coast, Australia.)
"I wanted to send you a note to say THANKYOU for all the care taken with our booking.
We had an absolutely incredible evening and our faces were sore from smiling and laughing afterwards!
We will be sure to contact you again when we're planning our next adventure!
Thanks a million and all the best xo" Merly (Australia)
"It was perfect. Really impressed with the whole experience from dealing with you (Australian Explorer) to the driver. Will definitely use this service again. Thanks." Jacqui (Australia)
"Australian Explorer were courteous, very helpful and pleasant to deal with and best of all, we booked our tour over the phone!!! I’m absolutely delighted that we’ve got it booked and all the confirmation emails and the necessary voucher have been processed and sent directly to my inbox – brilliant service!" Kate (Australia)
See one Tasmania's hidden treasures - the beautiful Maria Island. This full day tour provides participants with a unique birds-eye scenic flight to the island, where you may enjoy a cruise viewing the native wildlife of the area. Explore sea caves and see the fossil cliffs, among the many natural attractions on offer. With a shuttle transfer back to Hobart all you need to focus on is the majesty of this majestic natural preserve and its native marine life.
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