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Orford is a quiet township on the Prosser River opposite Maria Island. It is a pleasant holiday town located on the Prosser River 81km northeast from Hobart and directly across the water from Maria Island. Orford is easily accessible from Hobart, is a popular holiday destination in summer when people come to surf (the water is cold but the waves are good), fish and go boating in the waters between the town and Maria Island. The views over the Tasman Sea from The Thumbs Lookout are dominated by Maria Island, a national park that lies 20km offshore. Maria Island is a special place with something for everyone - historic ruins, sweeping bays, rugged cliffs and mountains, and remarkably tame wildlife. Set just off the warm east coast, the island is easily accessed by ferry. Once on the island you will discover a place where there are no motor vehicles, no shops and no worries. Orford is an ideal base to explore the east coast and the south-east region, including Port Arthur, historic Richmond and the Freycinet National Park.