Tag Archives: Darlington

Maria Island Ferry Terminal – Frenchs Farm Coastal Route – Rutherford Beach – Painted Cliffs – Hopground Beach – Darlington – Reservoir Circuit – Fossil Cliffs Circuit – Fossil Cliffs – Maria Island Cemetery – Darlington

Friday 16/02/2024   Maria Island Ferry Terminal – Frenchs Farm Coastal Route – Rutherford Beach – Painted Cliffs – Hopground Beach –  Darlington – Reservoir Circuit – Fossil Cliffs Circuit – Fossil Cliffs – Maria Island Cemetery – Darlington

                                     Maria Island, lutruwita / TASMANIA 

                                     Puthikwilayti Country                                  

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

We enjoyed a day trip to Maria Island, leaving on the first boat in the morning (8:30am) and returning on the last ferry of the day (4:15pm). We had stayed here six years ago for a few days but we were keen to see the island and its wildlife again.

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Summit of Bishop and Clerk

Darlington – Bishop and Clerk

Tuesday 13/2/2018  Darlington – Bishop and Clerk

                                      Maria Island National Park, TASMANIA

                                      Paredarerme country

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

This scenic day walk to the rugged rocky outcrops known as Bishop and Clerk provides panoramic views over Fossil Bay to the west on Maria Island and across the Tasman Sea to Freycinet Peninsula.  Continue reading

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Painted Cliffs

Darlington – Painted Cliffs

Monday 12/2/2018  Darlington – Painted Cliffs

                                     Maria Island National Park, TASMANIA

                                     Paredarerme country

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

It is a short walk from the main settlement at Darlington to the impressive Painted Cliffs at the southern end of Hopground Beach. They are accessible on a low tide with small swell.  Continue reading

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