MARIA ISLAND ACCOMMODATION
Travellers researching Maria Island stays often look for accommodation near the Maria Island ferry in Triabunna, especially when planning day trips, overnight visits, or multi‑day walks on the island. Many visitors search for comfortable places to stay before or after their time on Maria Island, as the on‑island options are limited to the Penitentiary bunkhouse or camping. Sherwood Loves Tasmania, located in Buckland on Tasmania’s East Coast, provides a warm and spacious alternative about 25 minutes from the ferry terminal, making it ideal for groups, families, and travellers wanting more comfort than the basic on‑island facilities.
People frequently ask about driving times from Hobart, Hobart Airport, Orford, and Triabunna, as well as the best places to stay when visiting Maria Island for wildlife viewing, hiking, photography, or the Maria Island Walk. Many guests choose Sherwood for its quiet rural setting, valley views, and ability to host groups of up to 22 people, especially when planning early ferry departures or returning from a long day on the island.
Visitors also look for accommodation with space to relax, cook, and unwind after exploring Maria Island’s cliffs, beaches, historic sites, and wildlife. Sherwood offers access to a full kitchen, comfortable rooms, communal areas, and a peaceful landscape that contrasts with the rustic conditions on the island. This page supports travellers comparing Triabunna accommodation, Maria Island accommodation, and East Coast Tasmania stays, helping them understand the benefits of staying nearby while enjoying comfort, privacy, and easy access to the ferry.
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Make your Maria Island adventure easy with group accommodation just 25 minutes from the Triabunna ferry. Sherwood Loves Tasmania offers a spacious, comfortable base for families, walking groups and travellers exploring the East Coast. Enjoy peaceful surroundings, generous indoor and outdoor spaces, and the convenience of staying close to the ferry without the rush. Ideal for pre‑ferry nights, post‑island recovery or multi‑day East Coast itineraries, with room for groups to relax, reconnect and reset between adventures.
Stay Before & After Visiting Maria Island
We are near Triabunna - 25 mins from Triabunna Ferry
Walk light. Rest deeply. Leave your extra gear safely with us.
Walking around Maria Island is easier when you’re not carrying everything you brought to Tasmania.
When you stay at Sherwood Loves Tasmania before and after the walk, you can leave your extra gear safely here - the everyday non hiking clothes, dress up clothes and accessories, toiletries, that travelling book, your favourite snacks and post‑walk luxuries you don’t want to weigh down your pack. You need a safe place to leave these; a place that will give you peace of mind.
You want to walk with only what you need.
You want to return to everything you want.
You want to have the best Tassie holiday, and not compromise.
You don’t worry about packing too much or too little when leaving home!
At Sherwood Loves Tasmania, you get a beautiful rural retreat space to top-and-tail your visit… a home-away-from-home homestead estate, with warm interiors, and indulgent beds for deep, well rested sleeps before and after, and the rare luxury of travelling light — knowing your things are waiting for you when you step off the trail.
BEFORE: Why Stay Here?
A peaceful night’s sleep before an early start
Walkers often tell us the same thing:
“I just want a quiet night and a good sleep before the briefing.”
SLT gives you:
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a calm rural setting
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comfortable luxe beds
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warm, spacious rooms beautifully appointed
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no noise, no rush, no crowds
You wake rested — not rattled.
Leave your extra gear with us
That means you can bring all the comforts you want for after the walk — heavy and or nice clothes, toiletries, food and snacks, wine, your favourite book and journal — and leave them safely stored at SLT. You carry only what you need for your visit.
A short 25 minute drive to the ferry at Triabunna
Close enough for a smooth morning.
Far enough to avoid the Triabunna accommodation squeeze.
Space to organise gear.
Lay everything out.
Pack without pressure.
Start the walk feeling prepared, not flustered.
AFTER: Why Stay Here?
A soft landing after four days on the trail
You’ve walked around the island.
Your legs are tired.
Your mind is full.
Your body wants warmth, quiet, and a real bed.
And oh for a cuppa of real coffee or luxurious sip of hot choc with marshmallows.
SLT gives you:
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hot showers
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comfortable beds
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24/7 hot beverage bar
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a peaceful rural setting
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space to decompress
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room to repack gear
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your stored belongings waiting for you
A place to reconnect
Sit on the deck overlooking SLT’s views.
Soak in the sunrises and sunsets.
Share stories and photographs.
Watch the light change over the hills.
Catch the beautiful starry nights.
Let your body catch up with your mind.
Maria Island Packages
Before & After Visit Package — 10% off
Stay the night before and the night after your Maria Island visit and enjoy 10% off the combined nightly rate. It includes:
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gear storage while you visit
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early check‑in at noon, late check‑out at noon
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fresh towels + hot showers
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24/7 hot beverage bar + fruit
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space to air or dry gear
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clear directions for the morning drive to Port Arthur
Extended Recovery Package
(3+ nights) — 15% off
Many visitors choose 1 night before and 2 nights after the visit. If you’d like a little more time to settle in or unwind, enjoy 15% off when you stay three or more nights across your Maria Island journey experience.
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You walk light.
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You return to comfort.
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You extend the buzz.
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You save a little too.
Where We Are
Perfectly placed for your adventure!
Sherwood Loves Tasmania
169 Sally Peak Road, Buckland
80 minutes to Port Arthur
55 minutes to Hobart
25 minutes to Triabunna (Maria Island ferry)
Perfect for:
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the night before your Maria Island ferry
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the night after your walk
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continuing your journey up the East Coast
Your Choice of 7 Unique Bedrooms
Pink Room 4-people: queen bed and two long singles.
Blue Room 3-people: 3 x long single beds.
Yellow Room 2-people: king bed.
Ori Room 2-people: double bed, large Netflix TV.
Mosh Room 6-people: 3x king single bunk beds.
Yin Room 3-people: king bed and king single.
Yang Room 2-people: king bed.
Scroll down for more details and photos of each
The PINK Room
✦This master bedroom has a queen bed and two long single beds on either side. There are three booking options – booking the Pink Room for two for 1-2 persons, booking the Pink Room for 3 persons, or booking the Pink Room for 4 persons max. The bathroom near the Pink Room is shared with the Yellow and Blue Rooms. If busy, there is a bathroom and two toilets in The Pavilion building for your use, too.
✦This bedroom has a stunning view to Mount Gatehouse. Every morning, the view is like a different painting. This room is dedicated to artist Sarah Rankin, whose work is out of this world. Sarah is from Geelong, Victoria, Australia. If there is a word for this room, it’s ‘Dreamy’. Sarah’s work also adorns the dining room and lounge.
The BLUE Room
✦This bedroom has three long single beds. There are two booking options – booking the Blue Room for 1-2 persons and booking the Blue Room for 3 persons max. The bathroom near the Blue Room is shared with the Pink and Yellow Rooms. If busy, there is a bathroom and two toilets in the pavilion building for your use, too.
✦This bedroom has views to Mount Gatehouse and also has a bay window seat for you to have a cuppa. The artist we are dedicating this room to is Helen Dardik from Ottawa, Canada. Helen is a prolific artist, illustrator and designer. We love Helen’s vibrant and folksy work, where humans, animals, and flowers/plants seem to intermingle; we could call this room ‘Cosy’.
The YELLOW Room
✦This bedroom has a king bed, and the booking is for 2 persons max. The bathroom near the Yellow Room is shared with the Pink and Blue Rooms. If busy, there is a bathroom and two toilets in The Pavilion building for your use, too.
✦This bedroom has views into the garden – here you get an aerial view of every stepping-stone we have laid. This room is so bright and sunshiny like the artist we are dedicating this room to, Sha’an d’Anthes, aka Furry Little Peach from Sydney, Australia. Sha’an is a prolific artist, illustrator, designer and inspiring influencer. The paintings on the walls were from Peachtober, where she would set a list of prompts, and thousands of artists would paint to it. If there is a word for this room, it’s ‘Peachy’.
The ORI Room
✦This room is called ‘ORI’ because this room is the ORIGINAL room, the cottage, built in 1840s. ‘ORI’ in Latin means ‘rise’, ‘begin’, ‘appear’; or in Hebrew, it means ‘my light’ and therefore, this is the original light that rose, the beginning of Sherwood Loves Tasmania almost 200 years ago.
✦This bedroom has a comfortable double bed, and the booking is for 2 persons max. This room has its own little lounge to relax in, complete with a 65-inch smart TV with complimentary Netflix included. The bathroom nearest The ORI Room is the downstairs bathroom in the main homestead – it is shared with Gidget the caravan. If busy, there is a bathroom and two toilets in The Pavilion building for your use, too.
✦The Ori Room has views into the valley facing south… on occasion, we do see the aurora from the south. Two artists contribute to ORI that adds to the meaning of the space… Ruth Lange, and prolific Sydney artist Jane Bennett.
The Mosh Room
✦At Sherwood Loves Tasmania, we love curating meaningful and beautiful rooms, and the bunk room is no different. This super spacious room is called ‘Mosh’ for many reasons… firstly, the room is a mini sanctuary away where a group of friends or family can mosh up together… there are 6 beds, and a little lounge area. It’s like a fun mosh pit!
✦Secondly, most of the art in Mosh is by Desmond Sim, a Singapore artist and playwright of Peranakan heritage. The Peranakan culture is a fusion of Chinese and Malay; this is reflected the colourful Peranakan art, ceramics and books. One of the more beautiful rooms in Sherwood Loves Tasmania with its timber ceiling and floor, and sandstone walls with views the magnificent view to Mount Gatehouse.
✦These bunk beds are all king singles – ie. the width is between single and double bed size. Booking of Mosh is for a maximum of 6 persons. The bathroom nearest Mosh Room is 3-4 paces from the room – this is shared with guests from Gidget the caravan and Ori Room. If busy, there is a bathroom and two toilets in The Pavilion building for your use, too.
The Yin Room
✦There are two guest rooms in The Stable – one’s Yin Room, the other is Yang Room. Both these have their own entry. This master size bedroom has a king size bed, and a click clack single sofa bed. There are two booking options – booking the Yin Room for two is for 1-2 persons and booking the Yin Room for three is for 3 persons max. There is a nearby toilet/vanity sink for these rooms to use. But to shower, guests from Yin and Yang Rooms will need to go to the downstairs bathroom in The Pavilion building next to the lounge.
✦The Yin and Yang bedrooms have been created more earthy and grounded. The YIN Room faces a rustic sheep shearing shed – you feel like you're in another place, another time. In these rooms, you will find historical pieces from the original stable re-installed back into the rooms. The beautiful 11.5m hand hewn beam, sitting on their original support beam, imbedded in the original plinth brings character to these rooms. The Yin Room is softer, more feminine energy to its Yang counterpart, even though the portrait is of a female warrior.
The Yang Room
✦There are two guest rooms in The Stable – one’s Yang Room, the other is Yin Room. Both these have their own entry. This master size bedroom has a king size bed, and booking the Yang Room is for 2 persons max. There is a nearby toilet/vanity sink for these rooms to use. But to shower, guests from Yang and Yin Rooms will need to go to the downstairs bathroom in The Pavilion building next to the lounge.
✦The Yang and Ying bedrooms have been created more earthy and grounded. The Yang Room faces a rustic sheep shearing shed – you feel like you're in another place, another time. In these rooms, you will find historical pieces from the original stable re-installed back into the rooms. The beautiful 11.5m hand hewn beam, sitting on their original support beam, imbedded in the original plinth brings character to these rooms. The Yang Room has a more active, masculine energy than its Yin counterpart; a warrior with strength adorns the wall.
The Estate (sleeps 22)
✦Sherwood Loves Tasmania is a stunning sandstone farmstead, built in the late 1830s. Architecturally re-imagined and rebuilt over 4 years, it fuses rustic with industrial, and a lashing of eclectic art and design elements. The skies, views and wildlife will take your breath away.
✦You can book The Estate, either with the beautiful bunk-room called Mosh (which then sleeps up to 22 in total), or without Mosh if your party is smaller (which sleeps up to 16); either way, you get the estate and it’s amenities exclusively to yourselves.
✦A place to rest, recover and restore during or after the Dark Mofo festivities.
Why Stay at Sherwood Loves Tasmania?
Boutique Getaway
Ever wanted to go on a high-end retreat – well, Sherwood Loves was built with that intent. A home away from home, with a space that allows you to retreat and restore yourself energetically.
Nature Immersive Setting
Surrounded by forest Australian bush, Tassie fresh air and purity, and Sherwood serenity - the perfect environment for your getaway… a place to ground in nature and revitalise.
Art & Design Space
Architecturally reimagined and lovingly curated with quirky and beautiful aesthetics. We hope Sherwood Loves inspires you with creativity (it was a labour of love by owners, Philamae & Stephen).
House Rules
Except for gatherings from people who have booked in to stay, no parties or events to be held; no extra visitors. Quiet hours from 11pm to 8am.
No pets except for service animals; medical proof needed.
The internal areas are 'no outside shoe' areas – there is a basket of black socks for you to borrow if you don’t have any and prefer a softer landing.
The buildings are no smoking areas (hazard of predominantly timber build). If you wish to smoke, please do smoke in nature outside the property. Stephen will light and extinguish fireplace and firepits for guests.
We have a fire extinguisher and a fire blanket in each kitchen, and a first aid kit in the kitchenette (above the lockers).
Respectful stay - to ensure any trash are put into the bins (we have ants and wildlife), kitchen and dining are cleared and cleaned if used, and keep doors closed to keep warm in.
Sherwood Loves Tasmania Testimonials
The surroundings were stunning, peaceful, and full of natural beauty and the views from inside the building were simply breathtaking. It’s like stepping into another world . peaceful, beautiful, and unforgettable.
Rishan, Oct 2025
The house is absolutely stunning and very well equipped with everything we needed. The location was fantastic.
Kayla, Jan 2026
The place was perfect. Enough space to spread out, gorgeous view, excellent kitchen and the entire place is thoughtfully done. Stephen and Phil were wonderful hosts.
Melanie, Dec 2025
The balcony views were stunning and created such a peaceful atmosphere. A brilliant stay and highly recommended.
One of the best memories we had in Tasmania! The photos totally did not do the place justice, we were in awe when we first reached. Can you imagine a peaceful mountain and farm view outside your bathroom?
It was an absolutely wonderful stay. I would love to visit Tasmania again just for this house!!!
Andrew, Dec 2025
Yi Di, July 2025
Jiani, Sept 2025
