Thursday, 3 November 2016

Flinders Island emerges for its moment in the sun

The big island of Tasmania has established itself as one of Australias major tourism destinations. 

King Island is riding a boom after the construction of two new world-class golf courses and now Flinders island is waiting emerge from the shadows. 

Flinders Island sits between the Australian mainland and Tasmania: one of a small cluster of islands in Bass Strait.


It has rugged mountains to attract climbers and walkers, pristine beaches calling to hardy swimmers, and a range of bird life to fascinate ornithologists. 

Like Tasmania, it is a gourmet paradise. Visitors can sample local honey or hot sauce, and some of the purest rainwater on earth. 

There is even a boutique winery. 


Until now, Flinders Island has been a well-kept secret, an untamed wonderland flying well under the radar. 

Now the island´s 900 locals want to share their crayfish, wallaby, mutton bird, lamb and dry-aged beef, fresh fruits, vegetables and preserves. 

Spurred on by the growing popularity of local seafood, Flinders Island is launching an annual Crayfish Festival in March 2017

For full details visit: www.visitflindersisland.com.au

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