How can you travel to Gabo island?

Access to the island is by sea from Mallacoota or by air and is weather dependent, and visitors must book a boat transfer or air transfer. Description: Accommodation on Gabo Island is in the assistant light keepers residence. - It has 3 bedrooms which can accommodate up to eight people.

1. Can you drive to Gabo Island?
2. Can you stay on Gabo Island?
3. Where is Gabo Island located?
4. Where is Montague Australia?
5. How did Gabo Island get its name?
6. Is French island inhabited?
7. Can you go to Montague Island?
8. What is Montague Island best known for?
9. Are there any lighthouse keepers left in Australia?
10. Where is Cape Howe?
11. Can you stay on French Island?
12. Can I take a car to French Island?
13. Can you swim at French Island?
14. When can you see penguins at Montague Island?
15. How far off the coast is Montague Island?
16. How far offshore is Montague Island?

Can you drive to Gabo Island?

Gabo Island lies about 16 km from the Mallacoota Bastion Point boat ramp. It is only accessible by boat or light aircraft.

Can you stay on Gabo Island?

Accommodation. Gabo Island offers a unique accommodation experience. Stay in the Assistant Lightkeeper's Cottage, featuring three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry and bathroom with all linen provided. There is no internet access in the guest accommodation.

Where is Gabo Island located?

Gabo Island is located approximately 14-km from Mallacoota, 500-metres off the coast of Croajingolong National Park in far-east Victoria.

Where is Montague Australia?

Montague Island is nine kilometres (5.5 miles) off the coastal town of Narooma on the far South Coast of New South Wales, approximately four hours south of Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra.

How did Gabo Island get its name?

Cook also named Cape Howe that same day, after Admiral Richard Howe, the first Earl Howe, who was Treasurer of the Royal Navy at that time. A story is told that when the local Aborigines were asked the name of the island, they replied 'gabo', which is generally accepted as the Aboriginal for 'island'.

Is French island inhabited?

French Island has a permanent population of about 110 people and a part-time population of around 100. With no road link to the mainland residents must be largely self-sufficient and have a keen understanding of water and electricity use, since they are responsible for both.

Can you go to Montague Island?

Access to Montague Island is only available for guided tour visitors or visitors with an overnight accommodation booking. The island is only accessible by NPWS-contracted commercial vessel tour operators. There is no private vessel access. A minimum age of 5 years applies to all visitors to Montague Island.

What is Montague Island best known for?

Montague Island is home to the largest colony of little penguins in NSW, thousands of birds and a thriving colony of fur seals, both Australian fur seals and New Zealand. In peak time, there can be over 1,000 of them. The island is a breeding ground for shearwaters and crested terns as well as other species.

Are there any lighthouse keepers left in Australia?

Or technically, caretaker, since there are no manned lighthouses left in Australia.

Where is Cape Howe?

Cape Howe, southeastern point of mainland Australia, at the Victoria–New South Wales border, 300 miles (560 km) southwest of Sydney. It is the southern portal of Disaster Bay, an inlet of the Tasman Sea.

Can you stay on French Island?

While most people opt to visit the island on a day trip from Melbourne, French Island's nocturnal wildlife — which also includes a healthy population of long-nosed potoroos — makes for a compelling reason to stay overnight.

Can I take a car to French Island?

French Island is only 61km south-east of Melbourne. Access to the island is by the Western Point Ferries passenger ferry running daily from Stony Point pier or Cowes on Phillip Island to Tankerton Jetty. ... The ferry does not carry vehicles.

Can you swim at French Island?

Hazards to be aware of on French Island: Swimming is not recommended due to the soft muds and strong currents. Snakes are present and should be left alone.

When can you see penguins at Montague Island?

Penguin Tours are available from spring to early summer during the months of September to November Whale Watching is included in this tour.

How far off the coast is Montague Island?

Montague Island is nine kilometres (5.5 miles) off the coastal town of Narooma on the far South Coast of New South Wales, approximately four hours south of Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra.

How far offshore is Montague Island?

How Far Offshore Is Montague Island? Montague Island is nine kilometres (5.5 miles) from Narooma.