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Maria Island National Park

Mount Maria trig station
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Mount Maria Trig Station

The Mount Maria trig station is the highest point on Maria Island, and offers great views.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsAugust 1, 2021 ago
img 9955 lr Exploring Fossil Cliffs and Reservoir Circuit
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Exploring Fossil Cliffs and Reservoir Circuit

Fossil Cliffs and Reservoir Reserve Circuit are close to Darlington on Maria Island, and make a pleasant loop by foot or mountain bike.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 21, 2019 ago
img 9559 lr Wombats and Devils on Maria Island
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Wombats and Devils on Maria Island

Maria Island offers a unique combination of abundant wildlife, Australian convict and early industrial history and multi-day bushwalking opportunities. A four-day itinerary takes us to the far southern end of Maria Island as well to the summits of Mt Maria (711m) and Bishop and Clerk (620m), and to the Fossil Cliffs by bike.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 11, 2019 ago
img 9806 lr Mount Maria hike (Maria Island)
Australia East Coast Tasmania

Mount Maria hike (Maria Island)

Mount Maria (711m) is the highest point on the island, and offers sweeping views up and down the Tasmanian coast from the top. A steep walk up with some scrambling required just before the summit.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 10, 2019 ago
img 9521 lr An ascent of Bishop and Clerk
Australia East Coast Tasmania

An ascent of Bishop and Clerk

The popular day-walk to the top of Bishop and Clerk on Maria Island provides panoramic views from the summit.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 8, 2019 ago
img 9639 lr An extended Maria Island bushwalk
Australia East Coast

An extended Maria Island bushwalk

An overnight Maria Island bushwalk traversing the length of Maria Island. The 58km, three day walk explores the Painted Cliffs, Haunted Bay and Robeys Farm.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJanuary 6, 2019 ago

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Featured Guides

Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
Best Hiking Apps for planning and navigation
Hiking Apps for Navigation
A comparison of some of the best hiking apps for navigation and planning a bushwalk
Bushwalking with Dogs in Sydney’s North
A summary of tracks suitable for bushwalking with dogs, in and around Ku-ring-gai. Northern Beaches and the north of Sydney.
Packing for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
Guide to West Head bushwalks
West Head, part of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and only 90min from Sydney, offers a multitude of short walks, from secluded beaches to rocky outcrops with views over Pittwater.
A Guide to Treating Water – finding the best water filters
A Guide to Treating Water help you to select the most appropiate water filtration or purification system.
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