Getting to Flinders Island

Getting to Flinders Island can be part of the fun of an enjoyable holiday. There are several ways.  

Your visit to Flinders Island starts with a scenic flight from Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) or from Launceston across Bass Strait with Tasmania's own airline, Airlines of Tasmania. It's a wonderful experience flying first across the coastline spread out like a long ribbon of waves and beaches then over the many islands dotted along the way.

Approaching Flinders Island is a photographer's delight with the spectacular views of Mt Strzelecki below.

Other options are:

Regular air services from Essenden and Launceston with Airlines of Tasmania.

Charter flights from Melbourne, Tooradin, Gippsland in Victoria, and Bridport, in Tasmania or any other airport of the customer's choice. 

Charter flights can enter Flinders Island at Whitemark or Lady Barron airports.

By ferry service from Bridport in Tasmania and docking in Lady Barron runs one a week.

Getting around Flinders Island

For many Flinders Island is bigger than is expected at almost 70 kilometers long and 40 wide there is a network of more than 450 km or road to explore.

For visitors who would like independence and the freedom to explore Flinders at their liesure rental vehicles are available from the two Hire Car companies on the Island.Your holiday begins when you step off your Airlines of Tasmania flight and the rental car is waiting. Go as you please, do as you please and at the end of your stay, drop the rental car at the airport as you depart.

A local taxi service operates day and night but there is no public transport on the Island.

For the more adventurous freighting your bicycle by plane or ferry is an option to consider or let your legs do the walking.

Allow plenty or time for walking or cycling around the Island and do take into account the weather conditions around the time you wish to visit.

Ferrying your own vehicle on the Matthews Flinders a roll on roll off ferry departing from Briport, in Tasmania is another option.

Travel Agents

Organised packages, which showcase the best of Flinders Island are detailed under 'Short break holiday' and packages. These packages have been collated to include discounted rates of accommodation, hospitality, airfares or chartered flights, transport and with the inclusion of such activities as boat cruise charters, fishing charters, guided walks. Packages can be arranged for 2-24 visiors and take 1-5 days. To find out more about packaged adventures go to Packages .   

For that mini-holiday when you want to get away from it all to relax, have a romantic time, just go fishing, soak up the wonders of nature by touring around or just go walking, Flinders Island is the place to be. Whatever you want to do away from the rush and bustle of modern day life, Flinders Island offers a wide selection of short break packages.

These holidays start with an Airlines of Tasmania scenic flight from Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) or Launceston over the islands of Bass Strait to Flinders Island (Whitemark Airport).

Your short break holiday package includes

- Twin or double self-contained room (based on two in a room)

- Rental car on Flinders Island (collect at Whitemark Airport on arrival)

- Return air travel with Airlines of Tasmania.

Organised Tours and Charters 

 Optional full day escorted tour by a local

To make your visit even more memorable, why not take an optional tour full day escorted tour of the island by a "local" who can show you the highlights of this magnificent island including some very special places. A picnic lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea are provided.