Visitor Information
How to get here
The quickest option is to fly from either Melbourne or Launceston with Sharp Airlines. If you have any difficulty booking a flight because seating is not available, please call Sharp Airlines direct and they can help you out. Flights from Launceston are about $350 return, but Sharp often have specials so it's worth signing up to be a "Sharp Flyer" - sometimes you can pick up a cheap seat for $100 each way. Remember that once you are here you won't need to spend much money.
For those who enjoy a longer adventure (approximately 8 hours) Furneaux Freight provides a limited passenger and car service from Bridport, Tasmania. The boat usually departs twice a week, depending on season and demand. The schedule is based on tide times and is also dependent on weather so a bit of forward planning is required.
Other useful information can be found on our council web site - Flinders Council.
For those who enjoy a longer adventure (approximately 8 hours) Furneaux Freight provides a limited passenger and car service from Bridport, Tasmania. The boat usually departs twice a week, depending on season and demand. The schedule is based on tide times and is also dependent on weather so a bit of forward planning is required.
Other useful information can be found on our council web site - Flinders Council.
Where to stay
The Flinders Island Tourism Association has a dedicated web site to assist visitors in finding accommodation.
The local travel agents at Flinders Island Experience can tailor a package to your needs. Flinders Island Experience also runs a local taxi and tour bus service.
As part of the running festival we have set up a "Host a Runner" program for visitors who are either having trouble finding the right accommodation or would prefer to stay with a fellow runner (all Islanders are sworn to secrecy - no home ground tips will be given away!). Please call Liz Grimshaw on 0428 295 270 or email at liz.petty@bigpond.com to enquire about a host family.
The local travel agents at Flinders Island Experience can tailor a package to your needs. Flinders Island Experience also runs a local taxi and tour bus service.
As part of the running festival we have set up a "Host a Runner" program for visitors who are either having trouble finding the right accommodation or would prefer to stay with a fellow runner (all Islanders are sworn to secrecy - no home ground tips will be given away!). Please call Liz Grimshaw on 0428 295 270 or email at liz.petty@bigpond.com to enquire about a host family.
Car Hire
It is recommended that you hire a car for your stay on the island as there is no public transport (apart from the taxi service). Cars can be hired from Flinders Island Car Rentals or the Flinders Island Cabin Park.
Visitors throughout the year
If you're on the island at any time and would like to meet some locals, we have an active running group (running being a loose term to cover the highly competitive to those who enjoy a walk and a chat). From October to March we run a 5km track through the Strzelecki National Park at 6pm every Wednesday. From April to September (when we have less light) we run 5kms around Whitemark (not so many obstacles to avoid in the dark) - call David Heap on 041 8714 123 for more information.
Every Sunday morning there is a longer run. The location changes every week depending on the weather - call David Williams on 0428 628 948 for more information.
Every Sunday morning there is a longer run. The location changes every week depending on the weather - call David Williams on 0428 628 948 for more information.
