Day 4 - Maria Island and Forest Reserve

Travel South on A3 towards Orford.

Little Swanport: (28 km from Swansea) Gumleaves Fun Park, Bush setting including adventure playground, deer park, lakes and canoes etc. Bolton's Beach State reserve, beaches and views of Maria Island.

Triabunna: (50 km from Swansea) Port for scallop and crayfish boats, woodchip mill and town walk of 17 historical buildings.

Maria Island: A National Park covering 11,000 hectares. The island still has the remains of convict buildings in the historic settlement of Darlington dating back to 1842, and the starting place of the Tasmanian Wine industry in 1895. The island has many bush walks, native flora & fauna and interesting features such as painted cliffs; unspoilt scenery and cycling. Please note - There are no outlets for refreshments on the island. BBQ facilities are available, so buy your provisions prior to departure. The island can only be reached by ferry provided by the following operators: Maria Island Ferry departing from Triabunna Main Wharf - Phone 0427 100 104. Maria Ferry departing from Louisville Point (Eastcoaster Resort) - Phone 6257 1589. Both ferries operate daily, departure times vary depending on season so please phone prior.

Orford: (59 km from Swansea) Seaside town, fishing & beaches.

Thumbs lookout: (6km to south of Orford) Magnificent views of Maria Island, Mercury Passage and coastal scenery. Picnic area.

Sandspit Forest Reserve: (20km south of Orford) 20 minute walk through a "Relic Rain Forest" untouched by fire or bulldozer for 5000 years, magnificent trees. Boarded track to preserve this original forest.