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Flinders Island Tasmania Wrecks
During the early history of the Bass Strait islands many sailing ships were wrecked on route to Sydney Town. Around the Furneaux Islands there are some 69 recorded wrecks including the Sydney Cove the earliest recorded wreck which lead to settlement in the islands around Flinders Island the largest in the group.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the grounding of the Farsund which was driven by a hard south east gale onto the Vansittart Shoals between Cape Barren Island and Flinders Island on the 10th March 1912. Commanded by Captain E A Abrahamson the Farsund was on route from Buenos Aires. This three masted barque has been a visible sight for many years. Time and weathering has toppled the masts however the Fasund will remain above water for many years to come.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary the Flinders Island community has put together an exhibition of photos and other material including a considerable number of photos from the Fowler Collection courtesy of the CSIRO circa 1939.
The exhibition will be held over two days at the Lady Barron Hall Flinders Island from the 10th – 11th March 2012
Further details are available from Gerald Willis on 03 63594520
Michael Buck Flinders Island Travel Centre
Flinders Island Wetlands – Tasmania
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.
Flinders Island – take off for a view
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 – Flinders Island Tasmania
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
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