Destination Profile - Maatsuyker Island Group, Tasmania
Approximately 10 km off the southern most coast of Tasmania lie the southernmost Australian islands, the Maatsuyker Group. Lashed by the unobstructed force of the Roaring Forties coming across the Southern Ocean from as far away as Africa, the lighthouse is situated on southern tip of the island. There is a constant gale with winds averaging 50-60 knots and the highest recorded speed is 112 knots.
It is interesting to note that Aborigines for hundreds of years made this treacherous crossing, from the mainland to the island, to hunt seals and mutton birds in nothing more than canoes made of tea-tree. The island is currently one of only four breeding sites in Australia for New Zealand fur seals, and has the only elephant seal colony in Australia.
This destination is part of the Tasmania and her Isles Australian Adventure.
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