It's an island of nature, unspoilt and true.....

Long gleaming beaches where the only prints in the sand will be yours; craggy peaks, abundant wildlife in bushland, wetlands, ocean and shore, surrounded by outlying uninhabited islands and all around, the shining restless sea.

It's an island, one of a myriad in fact and there's one waiting just for you.

With over 50 mostly uninhabited islands, more than 65 shipwrecks and over 120 pristine beaches, there are any number of reasons for choosing Flinders Island for a rejuvenating holiday. Relax and unwind amid the tranquility of one of Australia's idyllic natural settings, fanned by intoxicatingly fresh breezes direct from the sparkling waters of Bass Strait. Seek out adventure, quench your quest for knowledge of history or marvel at the abundance of flora, fauna and birds, all while surrounded by rugged mountains rising from the sea.

Natural Attractions

It's an island where each season is special.....

The fresh vigour of spring bursting with colour and new life; summer's long afternoons and lazy days at the beach; calm cloudless days of autumn with mirror seas and golden light; and in winter the clarity of light and wild seascapes are a photographer's delight.

It's an island for relaxation.......

Marvel at the purity of the air and sea, or just refresh your soul by simply doing nothing.

Native wildlife abounds, up close too!...

Flinders Island literally abounds with native animals - Bennetts, Pademelon and Potoroo wallabies, possums, wombats, echidnas. A careful evening drive will reveal many. The Patriarch Sanctuary offers close day time opportunities to see and photograph native animals. The native flora is a sheer delight.

Wildlife

It's an island of birds, birds, birds and more birds

Let your spirit take flight at the sight of soaring seabirds-albatross, pacific gulls, shearwaters - on the wing. Raptors such as swamp harriers, wedgetails and sea eagles provide exciting viewing. Cape Barren Geese are frequently seen all year round.

Birds

It's an island of history and Culture

Uncover the early stories of Aboriginal heritage, shipwreck survivors, sealers and settlers. Learn of the more than 65 shipwrecks each with a story to tell. Visit the Furneaux Museum at Emita and the hauntingly sorrowful Wybalenna site, just some of the places to learn more about times past.

History and Culture