Where are we?
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 $380 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. Sharp Airlines contributed to the 2018 event by supplying flights for our guest speaker, Samantha Gash.
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. The ability to bring your car is quite attractive to some travellers, so do explore this option if you like to bring your car loaded with your own stuff.
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. The ability to bring your car is quite attractive to some travellers, so do explore this option if you like to bring your car loaded with your own stuff.
Other useful information can be found on our council web site - Flinders Council.
Where to stay
There are around 200 beds available to book on Flinders Island, in a range of options.
Check out all the accommodation and transport options on the Flinders Island website.
Check out all the accommodation and transport options on the Flinders Island website.
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 Michael Withers on 0418 524 147 for more information.
