Maria Island has all the elements to make for a spectacular outdoor encounter - abundant wildlife, historical ruins, traces of various communities - indigenous, convicts, 19th c. businesses - geological wonders and sweeping views.
It's a 30-minute ferry ride from Triabunna, located north-east of Port Arthur (or about one third of the way up Tasmania's East Coast from its southern tip). The island serves as a Noah's Ark for replenishing wildlife populations on the Tasmanian mainland - wombats, wallabies, forester kangaroos, Cape Barren geese and a tumour free population of Tassie Devils.
For those that have a fascination for earth and its origins you won't want to miss the fossil and painted cliffs. I did, which is contradictory but hiking to the bishop and clerk while documenting the journey introduced some limitations.
Give yourself enough time to stay the night. To find out why, come inside, it's Terry time.
11 янв 2024
