Tasmania East Coast Wildlife Tour: Maria Island & Wineglass Bay

— What You Can Expect —

Start your adventure from Cambridge and fly over the top of the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania's East Coast.

As one of Tasmania's very first national parks (est. 1916), the Freycinet National Park is home to picturesque pink granite mountains, secluded bays, crystal clear waters, and pristine white beaches. It also houses Tasmania's (and arguably Australia's) most iconic white sand beach — Wineglass Bay! 

From there you'll fly over the seal colony of Ile Des Phoques and continue with a scenic flight towards Maria Island. Explore the island's national park and its combination of tranquillity, natural beauty, rare wildlife, and fascinating history. Let the pristine beaches, the crystal clear waters of the surrounding marine reserve, and incomparable scenery such as Mt. Maria and Bishop and Clerk peaks take your breath away.

Wander through forests of magnificent blue and white gums, some of which are well over 400 years old and unique to Maria Island. Travel back in time and walk where convicts and explorers have walked before you and visit Fossils Cliffs to see shellfish fossil beds unlike any other in the world.

Maria Island is also famous for its abundance of wildlife, being home to rare and endangered species such as the swift parrot and cape barren goose, wombats, kangaroos, and of course, the Tasmanian devil. Interact with Maria Island's local wildlife and take in the spectacular scenery as a bountiful Tasmanian picnic is prepared for you. Look over the Northern end of the majestic national park while enjoying a delectable feast filled with Tasmania's finest offerings: fresh oysters, mussels, salmon, mackerel, scallops, and octopus, all locally sourced!  This seafood smorgasbord is paired with Tasmanian premium white wine.

Please note that if seafood isn't to your liking, that's not a problem at all! Indicate your preference at the time of booking to enjoy a beautiful mix of different Tasmanian produce.

After the picnic, board the aircraft once again to return to Hobart with memories to last a lifetime!

Tour the Tasmanian islands with views from the best seat in the house

Get up close and personal with popular Tasmanian wildlife

Delight in fresh and delicious seafood on Maria Island