With magnificent surroundings and pristine environment, adventure activities can always be had on Flinders Island. The Furneaux region provides for excellent scenery, but delve a little deeper and you will find yourself discovering abundant wildlife, tranquil beaches, and a rich historical past.
Granite ridges dominate some one third of the Furneaux islands. These include the Strzelecki Range, Mt Killiecrankie, the Patriarchs and the higher parts of Cape Barren Island. For rock climbing enthusiasts, or those who like a bit of action, these ridges provide for an interesting climbing challenge.
The waters around Flinders Island are frequented by whales and dolphins. Seal watching is a new venture, with regular boat trips to Wright Rocks, in the recently refurbished Orca 11 that caters for up to ten passengers. To further your marine adventure, why not search the waters for countless shipwrecks, making for fantastic scuba diving. The same waters also provide for great fishing with flathead, salmon, snapper, tuna and marlin to be caught.
Bush walks and trails lead to more discoveries. By exploring the exciting coastlines, you will soon find pristine beaches and impressive jewels of the sea.Further inland, road trails introduce you to extensive animal and plant life and landforms of the region. These are ideal for day trips – so with a full tank of petrol, map, camera and lunch, you can be on your way!
Ever heard of the Killiecrankie Diamond? These ‘diamonds’ are actually a type of topaz found in the alluvial deposits of Tanners Bay and Killiecrankie Bay on Flinders Island. Known in legends as having the power to protect the wearer from illness and accidents, visitors can fossick for their own ‘diamond’ or purchase them at the Killiecrankie store or the Diamond Shop in Whitemark.
These are just a few of the many adventures that can be had on Flinders Island and the Furneaux region.
