Spring Bay Hotel

Encounter Maria Island is the official ferry operator to and from Maria Island National Park. All available sailings are listed on the website. Located off Tasmania’s East Coast, Maria Island is only about 30 minutes by ferry from Triabunna, and as far from ordinary as you can imagine. Rich in indigenous and European history, abundant in wildlife, boasting spectacular views and remarkable geological features, the entire island is a National Park, managed by the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service. There are no shops or fancy hotels, and limited places to charge your precious devices – so come prepared. Accommodation is available in the old penitentiary building at Darlington, and there are a few camp sites on the island. Visit the website for more information. Leave your ordinary world behind and experience something extraordinary – Encounter Maria Island.

The unpredictable seas around Tasmania's coastline have claimed lives since the days of sail. This memorial on the waterfront at Triabunna is dedicated to all Tasmanian seafarers, civilians or members of the armed services, who have lost their lives at sea, and to all those, regardless of occupation, who lost their lives in Tasmanian waters. Plaques are fixed to the top of a low brick wall in the shape of the first Christian symbol, a fish, and the wall is surmounted by an anchor cross.

Hobart's number one tour on Tripadvisor! Join East Coast Cruises on the most unforgettable day tour, cruising the famed coastline of Maria Island and Tasmania's stunning East Coast. The comfortable shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hobart and drive you to their departure location at Triabunna. At the completion of your tour, the shuttle bus will return you in comfort to your Hobart accommodation. Your tour will depart from the Triabunna marina (approximately one-hour and 15-minutes from Hobart) and includes a four-hour scenic cruise of Maria Island's stunning coastline with a two-hour stay on the island including a gentle walk of Maria's World Heritage listed convict settlement. A big buffet lunch of gourmet Tasmanian food, cheeses, juice, tea and coffee is provided on board. Local wines (Darlington pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling, sauvignon blanc) and Tasmanian premium larger are also provided for purchase during lunch. Choose from two alternate tours! Tour 1 - Ile Des Phoques and Tour 2 - Maria Circumnavigation is offered on alternate days. Please see the website for the dates of each tour.