Furneaux Geotrail
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The Furneaux Geotrail
Overview
Highlights
Flinders Island is one of 52 islands in the Furneaux Group dotted across Bass Strait, north-east of Tasmania. The island is as spectacularly wild and rugged as the people are warm and welcoming, and like the island's location, the experience is truly unique.
Discover the stories written in the landscape across Flinders Island and its surrounding Bass Strait archipelago along the Furneaux Geotrail. Use the Geotrail as a companion guide to learn more about the places around you as you visit the island's most popular visitor attractions.
Look out for the Geotrail signage on your travels to help you explore the local geological heritage of Flinders Island. There are ten geosites located across Flinders Island where you can explore and learn about the stories that define the landscape.
Activities
- Hiking / walking
- Educational experience
- Sight-seeing
- Photography
Facilities
- Walking trails
- Museum
- Various attractions including cafes, restaurants, and accommodation with a variety of facilities
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the parks website for up to date information on the current conditions.
- Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.
- Wear suitable footwear and ensure to wear appropriate clothing to protect yourself from the elements..
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Ensure to let a responsible adult know of your plans and report back into them once you have finished exploring for the day.
- National park and camping fees apply for Tasmanian National Parks. Check the parks website for bookings and/ or further details.
- Weather conditions in Tasmania can change quickly and frequently, especially in alpine areas. Snow, rain, wind and sun are all possible at any time of the year, and bushfires can occur between October and March.
Photo credits: Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Services | The Furneaux Geotrail
Location & Supplier
Furneaux Geotrail
Address: 30 Fowlers Road, Emita, Tasmania 7255
Website: http://furneauxgeotrail.flinders.tas.gov.au/index.html#destinations-marke
