Painted Cliffs Maria Island, Tasmania, Australia

Donovan Callaghan

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Donovan Callaghan

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Australia Painted Cliffs Maria Island, Tasmania

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These Painted Cliffs that are not that large are about 2 klms from the main settlement area of Maria Island that was a penal colony for people committing offenses against the French Colonists . The wonderful patterns on the exposed rocks along the shore were caused by ground water percolating down through the porous sandstone rocks and leaving traces of iron oxides, which have stained the rock formation. The regular patterns of red, orange and yellow bands and rings are due to fractures, joints and layers present within the sandstone.

Photography Tips

You need to be there at low tide as the rock platform is covered with water

Travel Information

About 20 min walk from the main centre on the Island 45 min boat ride and a 90 min drive from Hobart

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing Fall

Sunrise & Sunset 05:25 - 20:47 | current local time: 04:25

Photo Themes rock formation Rock Formations rocks

Locations Tasmania Maria Island

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