Island Info
Flinders Island is known for its beaches, bush walking, surfing, fishing, diving, native birds and animals.
It also has a long, interesting and tragic history covering the early sealers, Tasmanian Aborigines, Wybalenna, mutton birds,….. wonderfully illustrated and presented at its local Furneaux Museum. Remember you are on Island time, we don’t work 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, but work with the weather and the locals. Don’t forget to wave.
Check the Flinders Island Business Association and Council websites for opening hours, maps & essential information. Flinders Island also has several tour operators who may be able to help you. E.g. Flinders Island Dive, Rockjawtours, Flinders Island Adventures.
Alternatively contact the Flinders Island Visitor Information Centre Tel: (03) 6359 5002 for further information. To fit in with the weather conditions and the touring schedules it is best to arrange any tours when you book your flights.
The climate
Flinders Island has a mild oceanic climate. The summers are drier than the winters, and the total annual average rain fall is ~743mm (29in). In the Summer the average high is ~22°C (72°F). In the Winter the average high is ~14°C (57 °F). The winds are milder in the months of April to June. For more climate information visit BoM Climate Data
What is happening?
The Council publishes an on-line calendar which lets residents and visitors know what is happening and when.
Make sure you check it out when you arrive. Don’t forget to meet and wave to the friendly locals.
Things that are advertised include:
Boat hire (Killiecrankie) Mob 0411 255 179
Bowls Club
Craft & Bingo Activities
Exercise Classes (Katie mob 0438 249 275)
Field & Game Club
Flinders Island Community Choir
Goju Karate Jutsu
Kayaking Club
Men & Women’s Golf Club Events
Tour operators (Whitemark) Mob 0448 222 102
Walking Group
Wine Club
Dining – Bookings recommended. Many of the eating places will also prepare meals for take away
Cate Cooks Tuckshop (Whitemark)
Mob 0412 626 992
Flinders Island Bakery (Whitemark) Tel: 03 6359 2105
Flinders Island Sports Club & RSL (Whitemark)
Tel: 0412 626 992 (Cate Cooks)
Furneaux Tavern (Lady Baron)
Tel: 03 6359 3521
Interstate Hotel (Whitemark) Tel 03 6359 3664
Mountain Seas Lodge Tel: 03 6359 4586
The Flinders Wharf (Whitemark)
Mob: 0474 889 236