Darlington Probation Station

The Darlington Probation Station contains thirteen colonial structures spread across its grounds, including a commissariat store, penitentiary, and administrative buildings.

From 1825 to 1832, the station operated as a penal settlement, then reopened in 1842 implementing new methods of convict management through the probation system.

The buildings demonstrate the architectural preferences of colonial Tasmania through features such as plain whitewashed walls and functional Georgian design elements.

Visitors reach the heritage site via ferry service to Maria Island, where they can explore the preserved structures and learn about convict history through interpretive displays.

The penitentiary building housed inmates in a triple-tiered hammock system and required 200,000 bricks for its construction in 1830.

Location: Maria Island

Location: Tasmania

Part of: Australian Convict Sites

Address: French Farm Coastal Route, Darlington TAS

GPS coordinates: -42.58194,148.06511

Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:28