THE MARIA ISLAND WALK

I have a list, a list of places to visit, things to do/try - a bucket list.

On the list is The Maria Island Walk in Tasmania. On the website it reads "Four days that will last a lifetime" and I don't doubt that for a second. Day 1 - The walk is only 8km (approx 4 hours) departing from historic Salamanca Arts Centre in Hobart and heads eastward through rolling countryside to Triabunna. Here you board a charter boat exploring the sparkling waters of Mercury Passage en route to Maria Island. You will tread in the footsteps of great explorers and enjoy alfresco lunch on the way with million dollar views. You then stop at Casuarina Beach Camp where you spend the afternoon on short trails along the camp, have a fabulous gourmet dinner. Day 2 - about 13km (6hrs) after a hearty breakfast you retrace the steps of French Explorer Thomas Nicolas Baudin who walked the trail in 1802 along the beach and into the bush. Day 3 - 9km (about 4hrs) you will head inland and enjoy lunch at the Painted Cliffs then continue to the summits of Mt Maria or Bishop retire to a restored home and relax again with dinner and wine. Day 4 - 4km (approx 2hrs) your final steps begin, a circuit route from Darlington through woodlands and forests around Half Moon Bay and return via charter back to Hobart via Richmond and the beautiful Coal River Valley. The pictures above says everything, for more information visit http://www.mariaislandwalk.com.au/c/