 Flinders Island off the North East Coast Select an area from below to automatically open it on this page. 
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Flinders Island Situated at the eastern end of Bass Strait, north east of Tasmania, Flinders Island is the largest island of more than 70 wilderness islands which make up the Furneaux Group.Beautiful nature reserves and glorious scenery make Flinders Island an ideal location to unwind and escape the 'rat race'. There are plenty of opportunities for leisure pursuits on the land and in the sea, including walking the trails of Mt Strzelecki, searching for Killiecrankie diamonds (white topaz), collecting shells on the myriad of beaches, fishing, diving, and exploring tiny islands beyond Flinders, sailing, waterskiing and game shooting. History abounds here and places like the Wybalenna Chapel and the Emita Museum provide evidence of the various groups of settlers and visitors who have contributed to the culture, including Tasmanian Aboriginals. What to See and Do: Soak up the atmosphere of the Wybalenna Historic Site, watch the fishing boats come and go from Lady Barron, get a panoramic view from Walker's Hill, charter a light aircraft for scenic flights, fish off the shore or charter a boat, practice photography with 'ready made' subjects like the lichen-covered rocks by the aqua waters at Trousers Point, study edemic fauna including Cape Barren Geese, and the amazing muttonbirds that fly thousands of kilometres each year and then return to the same burrow. At the southern end of the island you can explore the rugged peaks of the Strzelecki National Park and the beaches of its coastline. The main towns of Flinders Island are: Wilkins Tourist Maps produces a free map in this area. You can pick up a North East map from accommodation houses, attractions and businesses, and some information centres in towns in this area. Click here for names and addresses of outlets where they are available. |
