This morning we will board a charter vessel (weather permitting), making our way into the vastness of the Southern Ocean in our quest for pelagic birds. In the late afternoon, we will head back on the ferry.Īccommodation: Hotel on Tasman Peninsula (en suite rooms). We shall use our time to stroll slowly around the northern part of the island, with some outstanding scenery and the chance of seeing a large number of bird species including Cape Barren Geese, Australasian Pipit and Skylarks on the grazed grasslands and Forty-spotted Pardalote, Swift Parrot, Black Currawongs and several species of honeyeaters in the wooded areas. Maria Island also has an abundant bird assemblage, with 11 of the 12 Tasmanian endemics occurring here. Of the mammals, we can expect to see Forester Kangaroo, Tasmanian Pademelon, Bennett’s Wallaby and Common Wombat. Maria is a fascinating island with a wide variety of bird and mammal species. On the way across to Maria Island, we shall look out for seals, dolphins, orcas and whales. We leave this morning to travel up the East Coast to Triabunna, where we will take the short 30-minute ferry ride across to Maria Island, an island with a rich history, a World Heritage Listed Probation Station, fossil cliffs and a great array of wildlife. Maria Island and drive to Eaglehawk Neck. If you plan to arrive early and would like advice on options of activities for the day, please do contact our office.Īccommodation: Hobart Hotel (en suite rooms). For details of the optional pre-tour excursion, please refer to the additional information on page 5. Please note that no activities have been planned for today unless you have chosen to join the pre-tour excursion to Melaleuca. Please make your own way to the hotel in the city (please see notes at the end of this itinerary) and we will meet at the hotel at 18:30 for a brief orientation and welcome dinner. Today has been set aside as an arrival day so you are free to arrive at any time that suits your travel plans. Maria Island excursion - to Eaglehawk Neck. Start of tour with dinner and orientation (includes Southern Ocean pelagic, Maria Island excursion and Tasmanian Devils)Īlso available with optional extra pre-tour flight to Melaleuca for Orange-Bellied Parrots
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