Comments on: How to Visit Maria Island, Tasmania

By: Emma Mcgowan

Emma Mcgowan — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 10:42:37 +0000

Awesome post, thanks for all the great tips

By: Tracks Less Travelled

Tracks Less Travelled — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 03:08:57 +0000

Hi Taryn,
Great post, you really have covered everything one would need to know! We only spent one day on the Island which obviously left us missing several of the main attractions! We would have loved to summit Mount Maria and SNORKELLING!? We didn’t even know there was snorkelling out there! Bummed we missed that boat… so to speak.

Thanks again for providing such a great and informative post!

Candace & Dylan

By: Taryn Eyton

Taryn Eyton — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:36:03 +0000

In reply to Jodie.

Hi Jodie
They don’t supply bike locks as a matter of course, but since the only way on and off the island is via the passenger ferry, the chances of getting a bike stolen are really low! If you’re worried, you could bring a lock of your own. Or perhaps call them and ask if they have a few locks you could borrow.

By: Jodie

Jodie — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 21:15:53 +0000

Hi Taryn,
Do they supply a bike lock with the bike hire, or what do you do when you want to leave the bike somewhere to go down the walking track?! Do people just leave them in the bushes? Cheers

By: Taryn Eyton

Taryn Eyton — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 17:38:03 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth S. My husband brought his bike and we hired one for me on the island. You can book them through the official website, but you can also just hire one when you get there. There's a rental shed at Darlington. If you're concerned about bikes being available, call the Maria Island ferry service. They will have info.

By: Elizabeth S

Elizabeth S — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 18:38:03 +0000

Hello! Did you hike the bike from the island or hike it from somewhere else? Coz I saw someone’s sharing that bikes are not available on the island although they can be booked on the official website. Please let me know your advice. Thank you!!!

By: Taryn Eyton

Taryn Eyton — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 16:09:22 +0000

In reply to Lisa. I definitely recommend staying overnight. You get to see so many more animals!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 06:24:03 +0000

We loved the island too but only got to do a day trip. It would be amazing to spend a few days exploring.

By: Taryn Eyton

Taryn Eyton — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 03:36:09 +0000

In reply to Kathryn Dickson. I spent two full days on Maria Island and could have spent ever more if I'd had time!

By: Val

Val — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 20:42:53 +0000

Such an excellent post! You don;t find much about Tasmania out there, especially for this island! I will pin your post as I am planning to visit Tasmania one day, thanks for writing an informative guide!