Flinders Island

Flinders Island is an island in the Bass Strait between the island of Tasmania and Victoria. It is the largest of the 78 islands in the Furneaux Group Of Islands. It is one of two Bass Strait islands (the other being King Island) that are open for everyday tourism, with scheduled air connections to the mainland.

Towns
There are three main settlements on the island. There are also a few more smaller settlements but are so small, even for Tasmanian standards, to be called a township.
 * – perched at the island's northern edge
 * – the southerly settlement that's reasonably sized
 * – the island's largest town with a population of 301

Other destinations

 * – a Tasmanian national park that contains some impressive granite peaks

By plane

 * Sharp Airlines fly at least daily connecting Flinders Island to Launceston and Essendon in Melbourne. Essendon is a smaller airport in the north of Melbourne, so allow sufficient time if connecting from Tullamarine Airport.

If you are travelling in a group, then private charter may work out cheaper and more flexible.

By ship

 * Bass Strait Freight operates a service from Bridport to Lady Barron Port, Flinders Island. This takes around 8 hours and as of May 2021, it costs $80 one way, or $130 return. It occurs at least once a week, normally leaving Bridport on a Monday and returning on Tuesday. A schedule is on the website, but times can be changed at short notice. It is possible to transport cars (starting at $315), motorbikes ($95), bicycles $25), and general freight. Contact details for booking are on the website.

Get around

 * Flinders Island Car Rentals

The B85 road runs from Palana Beach in the north to Lady Barron in the south, and will take you most places.

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Go next
Your next destination will likely be back to the Tasmanian mainland. Kent Group National Park is only for the truly adventurous.