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Black Swans – yes we have many!

If you enjoy visiting wetlands join us a tour of the wetlands of the south east coast of Flinders Island.

These little known wetlands won international recognition when Logan Lagoon was recognized as a Ramsar site in 1982. This was the 4th area to be nominated by Australia and one of three estuarine lagoon systems along the east coast of Flinders Island.

A winter nesting site for the Black Swan, with large numbers of waders of many species, including the Red-necked Stint, Common Greenshank, Eastern Curlew, Bar-tailed Godwit, using the exposed sand and mud flats during the summer. The site is closed to hunting and therefore important as a refuge for birds.

Our daylong tour takes in key areas of the Ramsar site where you can see a great variety of water birds at close range including hundreds of black swan. Its an example of a relatively undisturbed wetland, and an area valuable for nature conservation education.

Contact 1800 674 719 for details

“Had a sneak preview while on hols on Flinders Island of Michael’s Wetland Wonderland Tour. We visited a unique range of wetlands from Ramsar sites, lagoons, swamps, estuaries and entrances. Each one was easily accessible and home to an infinite variety of birdlife. There were so many birds that they only paused in their activities to check us out. I will always remember the thrill of strolling along the foreshore and seeing such large groups of majestic black swans and their cygnets that they were beyond counting. It was as if we were just part of the landscape.”

Judy, Manly Environment Centre, Manly. NSW.

One of my most beautiful experiences was to take a flight from Lady Barron at the southern end of Flinders Island Tasmania around Strzelecki National Park and along the northern coast of Cape Barren Island around the wreck of the Farsund and back to Lady Barron.The 30 minute flight with Flinders Island Aviation takes in the many islands in Franklin Sound including Tin Kettle, Little Dog, Big Dog and Vansittart Islands. The beautiful aqua water with its many shades, schools of dolpins and isolated settlements make this a must do when you visit Flinders Island Tasmania.
Its an experience that I wont forget!

Michael Buck

Music in the Vines has become a special day to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Now in its sixth year Music in the Vines started as a way of saying thank you to all those people who helped in picking the grapes at Unavale Winery.Each year the number of visitors attending this great weekend has grown.

Held outdoors with the mountains and vines as background it has attracted local and interstate musicians. This is a great opportunity to try the local award winning wine and food – its a great way to meet the locals and learn something of how the locals live and enjoy and enjoy life!

Flinders Island Travel Package

The Music in the Vines weekend package consists of 3 days 2 nights from $390 per person

2 night’s accommodation in a cosy self- contained cottage.

Generous continental breakfasts

Dinner at the Furneaux Tavern with a bottle of award winning wine

3days hire car(automatic) with maps and touring information

Entry to the Music in the Vines on Saturday 14th January 2012

For details contact Linda 1800 674 719

Flinders Island, Tasmania is a forgotten paradise that has attracted those in the know who enjoy great walks with few people. Flinders Island offers a variety of walks that can take half a day or a whole week.

Back in the early seventies an ambitious project created the Flinders Trail running south to north of the island. The Trail included opportunities for horse riding,walking and four wheel driving.

While the trail still exists some part are a challenge and need upgrading. Efforts are underway to bring the Trail back as a great outdoor experience and create another unique Flinders Island walk.

The Trail winds its way from the Strzelecki National Park to the North East River and provides the visitor with great walks across mountain ranges and along coastal beaches that include a variety of bird and animal life as well as different vegetation types.

There are opportunities to stop off and study the history or find a Killiecrankie Diamond or do a spot of fishing. Flinders Trail can be divided into five sections linked to accommodation at Lady Barron, Whitemark Emita, Killiecrankie and Palana.

When the Trail is fully developed it will be supported by upgraded signage, maps as well opportunities for other activities. Watch this space for further developments or better still come and enjoy the Flinders Trail. Have look at our Self Guided Walk Package.