Disconnect to reconnect in the wilderness on Maria Island

Our guide, Izzy, suggests: “Turn your phone to flight mode to save the battery.” This will be a challenge. I’m addicted to my phone, regularly checking notifications, reading messages and answering emails. My chest tightens as I follow her instructions. A digital detox, walking across Maria Island, is the circuit breaker I need.

Maria Island is a national park off Tasmania’s east coast. Pronounced Ma-rye-ah, the Island was called Maria in 1642 after the wife of Anthony van…