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Craig HillFlinders Island
February 28th 2008 22:57
Flinders Island is the largest and main island of the Furneaux Islands, a group of 52 islands that stretch across Bass Strait between Tasmania and Australia.
Known as 'a scattering of islands where mountains meet the sea', the main island of the Furneaux Islands is one of the most serene holiday destinations in the world offering crystal clear waters and sparkling beaches, amazing wildlife and rugged ranges.
Flinders Island from afar...
Adventurous types will love the outdoor activities which ranges from boating to climbing while the historic sites located throughout the island is a sight-seers dream. Due to the area's maritime climate which moderates any extremes of temperature thus ensuring mild weather throughout the year means that these activities can be enjoyed all year round.
The average minimum temperature in winter is 6.0 degrees and the average maximum temperature in summer is 22.5 degrees although it is not uncommon for the temperature to hover around the low thirties on a typical summer's day.
Wybalenna - the cultural icon
The must-see landmarks of Flinders Island include the cultural icon that is Wybalenna, Mt Strzelecki, Palana, Marshall Bay, Walkers Lookout, Cameron Inlet and Trousers Point. An executive tour of Flinders Island will take you to all the aforementioned areas and more.
The Flinders Island Adventures tour show you the beautiful wild and remote places that visitors rarely see including the wild life, the scenery on land or by sea, guided by experienced locals who love the islands on a luxury 4WD.
Marshall Beach walk
Tours of Flinders Island can be found here.
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