Maria Island National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island off the eastern Tasmanian coast
About Maria Island National Park
Maria Island was sighted by Abel Tasman in 1642. Seal and whale fishing arrived in the early 1800s. The island was used as a penal colony between 1825 and 1832, followed by a probation station in 1842. Maria Island was declared a national park in 1971.
Top Attractions in Maria Island National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Maria Island National Park:
- ★Darlington Probation Station
- ★Fossil Cliffs
- ★Painted Cliffs
Where to Stay in Maria Island National Park
- 🏨Darlington Campsite
- 🏨Encampment Cove Campsite
- 🏨Frenchs Farm Campsite
- 🏨Maria Island Penitentiary
Maria Island National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including:
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