Maria Island Visit

A detailed account of our recent visit to Maria Island. If you are interested in Maria Island this video clip will give you much information about what to do and see on the island. Fortunately we had good weather after the intial windy day. I managed to get some good aerial video of parts of the island.
I have included old photographs with the video, these were accessed from the Tasmanian Archives Dept. They show aspects of the convict era as well as showing just how busy the island was in the late 1800's. They tell part of the story of Diego Bernacchi who's visions for Maria Island were ambitious. Few people realise just how much energy and initiative he expended in establishing a wide variety of industries in a short time. He was one of the first to recognize the tourist potential of the island. Imagine if his Coffee Palace could still serve quality coffee today.
We stayed in the penitentiary one night and camped in tents one night, visiting most historic and scenic sites on the northern part of the Island.

[@susanwebster4732]

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen of Australia - no frills, no floozies, just plain reporting. Thanks a lot.

[@suecollins8199]

Great video thanks Jeff. My 1st trip there was ~ 1972 when the brick paved underground sewer tunnels were accessible to crawl through. My 2nd trip was I think in 1975 for a Tasmanian Sea Ranger/Girl Guide 50 yr celebration long w/end camp.

[@aouss.altwaijry]

Beautiful.

[@suecollins8199]

My GGG grandfather was a convict on Maria Island from 1828 - 1832 when the 1st convict settlement was closed.

[@asm20a]

Very nice and informative video mate! Cheers!

[@jeffdjtube]

Thanks for that, pity its out of bounds right now. We will certainly be back asap.

[@elloweeze1]

Thankyou for sharing ,my ancestor was one of the first convicts of Mariah island

[@riteshsit]

Great job

[@exploreaustralia6577]

Very beautiful places

[@Salorah]

Beautiful footage of my home state :)

[@davidsutherland4567]

Yes a production on the Ouse area and the Upper Derwent would be great BUT it would ave to be shot at the height of autumn to do justice to the area. A bit of editting wouldn't go astray- too much lingering on grazing wombats, nursing kangas etc.

[@Rogi888Rogito]

Why on earth would you fly a drone over this beautiful island disturbing the wildlife? Surely this is not allowed?

[@Maxiakt]

It's not