Maria Island National Park

Maria Island National Park

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Tasmanian Bare-nosed Wombat - Shutterstock / LouieLea
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Wildlife
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Access
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Stay
90
Safety
82
Photo
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Crowds
62
Cost
64
Birding

Maria Island National Park is one of Tasmania's most rewarding easy wildlife destinations, where grassy clearings, coastal cliffs, forests, and historic ruins support wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, birds, and a distinctive island atmosphere with strong photography appeal. It is strongest for travelers who want approachable Tasmania wildlife and scenery without the remoteness or low encounter rates of harsher mountain parks.

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Wildlife Species

Common Wombat

Common

Mammal · Best time: Late afternoon and evening in open grassland

Forester Kangaroo and wallabies

Common

Mammal · Best time: Dawn and dusk

Tasmanian birds and seabirds

Uncommon

Bird · Best time: Morning around coast and open country

Cape Barren Goose

Uncommon

Bird · Best time: Open grassland and shoreline

Geography

Terrain
Island coastline, grassland, woodland, cliffs, beaches, low hills
Elevation
Sea level to low uplands
Climate
Cool temperate maritime
Area
Island national park off Tasmania''s east coast

Weather

Best Months
OctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchApril
Avg. Temperature
5-25°C
Rainfall
Weather can change quickly, but access is generally reliable in the main travel season
Humidity
45-95%

Getting There

Nearest Airport

Hobart with road transfer and ferry access

Quite practical, though day or overnight visits depend on ferry planning

Transport
  • Day trip or overnight island wildlife visit
  • Wombat and wallaby photography
  • Combined Tasmania east-coast itinerary

Where to Stay

Basic park accommodation and camping

Budget

Camp or Bunkhouse · Inside the island park

Hotels and guesthouses on Tasmania''s east coast ferry gateway

Budget to Mid-range

Hotel or Guesthouse · Useful for day-trip access

Location

-42.5800, 148.0600View larger map

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