Maria Island Penitentiary - TAS

  Cabin,Lodge,Resort

Position

DEG: -42.581779 148.066162
DMS: 42º 34' 54.41" S 148º 03' 58.18" E
UTM: 55 G 5285075mN 587489mE
Altitude: 16.03m

Description

Address & Contact

Coast Road Maria Island Tasmania
Phone: 03 6257 1420
Email: Maria.Island@parks.tas.gov.au
Web: http://parks.tas.gov.au/explore-our-parks/maria-island-national-park

Information

Basic bunkhouse-style accommodation is available in the old Penitentiary at Darlington on Maria Island – a unique opportunity to spend the evening at this World Heritage Listed convict site.There are nine rustic sleeping rooms, each with six bunk beds and comfortable mattresses, a picnic-style table and chairs, and a wood-heater (wood supplied). A larger, tenth room sleeps 14 people. There is no electricity in the Penitentiary rooms and the toilet block is separate but nearby. There are gas stove tops in the Mess Hall, but visitors are advised to bring their own cooking equipment to avoid congestion. Stoves are not to be used in the Penitentiary rooms. Visitors need to bring:Food;Bedding;Torch or lamp (no candles please);Cooking equipment, crockery and cutlery.Park entry fees apply. Penitentiary and camping fees can be paid online or at the Maria Island Gateway in Triabunna. Maria Island is a remote island experience, there are no shops or cafes on the island. You will need to bring enough food and necessities for your stay. Stock up on basic supplies in Triabunna before you catch the ferry. Check the weather forecast before you travel to ensure you have the appropriate clothing.All water on Maria Island is not potable and treatment is required.
PlaceID353639
iMapPlot Reference Image

Map

Working on it...

Get Traveller App Get the ExplorOz Traveller App to download all ExplorOz Places for navigational use on your tablet, phone, iPad or laptop.
Download Place
Use this download for GPX, Hema Navigator and OziExplorer. Geo data only no map included.

Wildflowers

Weather

Closest Weather Station

Maria Island at 03/03:00am EDT
Distance from Maria Island Penitentiary 9.76km SW
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
13.5°C7.3°C76%9.4°C997.3hPa0.0mmN32km/hr
17knots
41km/hr
22knots

Closest Climatic Station

Orford (Aubin Court)
Distance from Maria Island Penitentiary 15.97km W
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C22.021.920.618.415.713.313.014.015.717.318.720.4
Mean Min. °C11.812.010.78.46.24.13.54.25.67.29.110.5
Mean Rain mm48.545.546.157.658.053.056.562.151.659.764.963.4

Update History

Comments & Reviews

Post a Comment
Loading...
Add Photos & Files
Open in Traveller App

Sponsored Links