Dust off your hiking boots and embrace the spring/summer walking season in Tasmania on the multi-award-winning Maria Island Walk off Tasmania’s east coast.
The Maria Island Walk is a fully guided three-night, four-day journey into one of Australia’s most spectacular destinations. Small groups of just ten guests have the opportunity to immerse themselves in stunning landscapes, incredible history and wildlife. The Walk winds along pristine beaches, through rainforests, past the largest stand of giant Tasmanian blue gums and takes in the dramatic sea cliffs of Fossil Bay. The more adventurous walkers can climb the peaks of Mt Maria or Bishop and Clerk.
Guests will be treated to daily sightings of wombats, wallabies and kangaroos and sometimes the elusive Tasmanian Devil – there is a healthy and growing insurance population on the Island – as well as glimpses of the Island’s bird life, such as the Cape Barren geese and wedge-tailed eagles.
Accommodation is in eco-wilderness camps, close to stunning beaches, yet tucked away in beautiful surrounding forest. The bush camps have been designed to leave only a small environmental footprint with bush showers and clean composting toilets.
Guests will fall asleep in their own bush cabin to the sound of waves lapping nearby and wake to the sound of birds in the forest.
The culinary and beverage offering reflects the sense of place. The menus ensure Tasmania’s abundance of incredible local produce is the hero. Dishes include rustic potato and leek soup with pesto, croutons and sour cream; roast pumpkin, asparagus and hazelnut salad; and blue Trevalla with watercress mash with broccoli.
Guests spend the final night of the walk at the refurbished Bernacchi House which dates to 1880 when it belonged to Italian settler and pioneer Diego Bernacchi. Wild Bush Luxury, the premium experience operator of The Maria Island Walk, engaged mostly local artisans, suppliers and products to recently refurbish the historic accommodation, offering guests more sophisticated modern comfort while maintaining the important heritage of the home.
“Maria Island is a truly remarkable place that we believe should be celebrated for its incredible landscapes, wildlife and history. We also know that our guests love the physical and mental benefits that come from guided walking and the bonus of meeting new friends and disconnecting from their regular lives,” said John O’ Sullivan, CEO of Experience Co, owners of Wild Bush Luxury.
The four-day Maria Island Walk has varying departure dates through until April 2025 and starts from $3,250 per person twin share. The three-day Winter Escape Walk runs from May to August 2025 and is priced from $1,900 per person twin share.
The cost includes return transfers from Hobart to Triabunna, the scenic cruise across the pristine waters of the Mercury Passage to Maria Island, gourmet Tasmanian food and wine, experienced guides, National Park entry fees, accommodation and use of waterproof jackets and day packs.
For further information visit www.mariaislandwalk.com
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