Keep on moving! | I’m going to a place that’s even special in Tasmania!
I could’ve easily spent another week at Freycinet National Park. The whole place felt alive — from hikes at dawn to evenings watching pelicans drift over Richardson Bay. Still, travel is about moving forward, so as much as I’d have loved one more sunrise at Wineglass Bay, it’s time to keep going.
My travel video captures the best moments: the sweeping views over Wineglass Bay, the coastline hikes, and my daring final climb up Mount Amos. That climb was as intense as promised — hands and knees on slick granite, occasional “what am I doing?” moments — but the view from the top made every heartbeat worth it. I’d easily call it one of my best days of hiking in Tasmania so far.
So, with Freycinet ticked off my list, I’m hitting the road again, starting the long loop back toward Hobart.
Plans for Maria Island
This next chapter already feels special. My next stop — Maria Island — has been calling my name since the moment I first saw a photo of its cliffs rising straight out of the water.
Maria Island sits just off Tasmania’s east coast and is only reachable by ferry. It’s uninhabited, car‑free, and famous as a wildlife sanctuary. No shops, no cafes, just birds, wombats, and the occasional curious wallaby wandering past your tent. After the national‑park crowds at Freycinet, this total disconnect feels like the perfect contrast.
I’ll be camping out here for four days, which means proper preparation. There are no shops (so everything comes with me ), and once you’re dropped off by ferry, you’re on your own until pickup day. That mix of independence and simplicity is what I’ve missed most about travel.
The island also has a fascinating history. Long before it became a sanctuary, Maria Island was once a convict settlement in the 1800s. Old penitentiary buildings still stand at Darlington, and I can’t wait to wander through them. It’s strange, really — travelling somewhere isolated by choice when, not long ago, it was a place of punishment.
Of course, my main goal is spotting as much wildlife as possible — especially wombats grazing around camp at dusk and, if all goes well, a wild Tasmanian Devil. Seeing one in its natural environment would be unreal.
The Journey So Far
From Bruny Island to Freycinet, and now Maria Island — each stop has felt like an entirely different world. Here’s a quick updated map of my route through Tasmania so far:
1️⃣ Hobart – the capital and my first stop.
2️⃣ Bruny Island – hitchhiking, beaches, and lighthouses.
3️⃣ Freycinet National Park – massive hikes, mountain climbs, and incredible coastlines.
4️⃣ Maria Island – remote wilderness and wildlife adventures ahead.
It’s an odd shape to trace on a map because I went in the opposite direction: from Bruny straight to Freycinet without circling back through Hobart. But travel rarely sticks to tidy lines, and that’s what makes it beautiful.
Instead of using Hobart as my “base,” it became my eventual goal — the point I’ll return to after looping the east coast. From there, I’ve already got inspiring plans for later in the trip (think: wilderness hikes and serious off‑grid time).
For now, it’s time to pack the tent, load up on supplies, and catch the ferry to a tiny island filled with history, wildlife, and wide open space. From Freycinet National Park to Maria Island — the adventure continues. And yes, I’ll keep you posted!
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