Maria Island - Darlington

Darlington is the most representative and intact example of a probation station in Australia. Its 14 convict buildings and ruins are preserved in a layout that reflects the key features of the probation system in Van Diemen's Land. The site has remained relatively unchanged since the convict era.

Over 165,000 men, women and children were transported from Great Britain to Australia as punishment for their crimes between 1788 and 1868.

Darlington was recognised in 2010 by World Heritage Listing as part of the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property.Read more