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Flinders Island Wilderness & Furneaux Heritage Small-Group Tour

Step ashore on remote Flinders Island — the crown jewel of Bass Strait — where untamed granite peaks, turquoise lagoons, and roaming Cape Barren geese feel utterly untouched. A small-group guided experience through the Furneaux archipelago's most spectacular landscapes.

What to expect

Your small group traverses Flinders Island's sculpted granite highlands and pristine lagoons with a dedicated naturalist. Spot Cape Barren geese, wallabies, and rare shorebirds in habitats almost entirely free of tourists. Visit the haunting Wybalenna Historic Site, where Aboriginal Tasmanians were relocated in the 1830s — a moment of profound historical resonance. End on a white-sand beach with Bass Strait stretching endlessly to the horizon.

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Odyssey Traveller (Flinders Island Small Group Tour)
AUD 5,995 per person (small-group escorted; private group departures available for 6+)
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Good to know

Flinders Island is accessed by light aircraft or ferry from Tasmania's north coast — confirm logistics with the operator well in advance. Book at least 3 months ahead as departures are strictly limited. Sturdy walking shoes and layered clothing are essential; Bass Strait weather is famously changeable.

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