Rum Island

#2668 among destinations in Australia

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Rum Island is a granite island, with an area of 13.5 ha, just south of Preservation Island in south-eastern Australia. It is part of Tasmania’s Preservation Island Group, lying in eastern Bass Strait south-west of Cape Barren Island in the Furneaux Group. It is part of the Sydney Cove historic site. ()

Coordinates: 40°29'38"S, 148°4'1"E

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TasmaniaAustralia

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Rum Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Night Island, Preservation Island, Clarke Island.

2.7 miW
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Night Island
69 min walk • Night Island is a small granite island, with an area of 2.59 ha, is part of the Preservation Island Group, lying in eastern Bass Strait south of Cape Barren Island in the Furneaux Group, Tasmania, Australia. It is a Conservation Area.
0.7 miN
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Preservation Island
20 min walk • Preservation Island is a low and undulating granite and calcarenite island, with an area of 207 ha, in south-eastern Australia.
6.2 miSE
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Clarke Island
160 min walk • The island offers a range of outdoor activities, including fishing, hiking, bird watching, and wildlife spotting. Visitors can explore the island's breathtaking landscapes, from its rocky cliffs and sandy beaches to its lush forests and rolling hills.

Rum Island

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Rum Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Night Island

Preservation Island

Clarke Island