premier eco-tourism experience
Travel guru Catriona Rowntree once described Montague Island as “a nightmare to film because every aspect is so good”.
The island has twice been voted Tourism Australia’s top eco-tourism destination and gained membership of NSW Tourism's Hall of Fame in 2008 for winning three consecutive ecotourism awards.
It is an important breeding ground for around 12,000 Little Penguins which can be seen coming ashore at dusk after feeding at sea.
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unique wildlife
The island is home to the largest fur seal colony on the NSW coast and is a breeding ground for around 15 bird species - while dolphins, whales and endangered grey nurse sharks can all be seen at various times of year. |
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tours & overnight stays
The National Parks & Wildlife Service run tours of the island which cover its heritage-listed buildings, wildlife and history. First operated as a lighthouse site in the late 1800s, it’s now possible to stay overnight in the beautifully restored lighthouse-keeper’s cottage. Guests can assist in ongoing seabird research projects so their stay doubles up - according to Catriona - as a “romantic eco-adventure”.
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Narooma Visitor Centre
Stories, photos and documents showing the island’s fascinating working history are on display at the Narooma Visitor Centre and tours are booked through the centre on 1800 240 003.
See also:
• National Parks
• Batemans Marine Park
• Diving & Snorkelling |
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fishing / dive charters
For fishing equipment, boat hire and bait contact:
Ocean Hut Fishing & Dive Centre - 02 44762278
• Narooma Marine - 02 44762126
For diving/ fishing charters contact:
• Narooma Charters - 0407 909 111
• Island Charters - 0408 428 857
• Lighthouse Charters - 0412 312 478
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