Address: Departs from Narooma
Narooma, NSW 2546
Montague Island is an amazing place, just nine kilometres offshore from Narooma. Visitors can explore the island's lighthouse history, its Aboriginal heritage and its remarkable plants and wildlife as well as explore the island's unique landscape.
The Island is home to NSW's largest Fur Seal colony and NSW's largest Little Penguin colony. Gulls, Crested Terns and Shearwaters breed through spring and summer. Springtime also sees humpback whales move south on their annual migration from tropical waters to their Antarctic feeding grounds.
A variety of guided day tours are available regularly year-round, subject to weather and minimum numbers.
Accommodation for two or more nights is available for groups during self-catering trips or for individuals and groups during fully-hosted and guided Nature Escape tours.
Tours
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Fully Hosted Nature Escape Stay
Operating since 2005, these multiple NSW and National Tourism Award winners are fully-hosted and guided experiences,
Operating since 2005, these multiple NSW and National Tourism Award winners are fully-hosted and guided experiences, and are regularly scheduled throughout the year by Conservation Volunteers Australia, NPWS partners in these trips.
Individuals, couples or groups are invited to join a tour at a date to suit. Ages 15 years and over - exceptions made for sole bookings
Each hosted Nature Escape provides the opportunity for you to participate in surveying 120 Penguin Nest Boxes.
Prices include boat transfers, accommodation, linen and all meals. Bring yourself and your refreshments.
Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates
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Narooma Town Wharf, Narooma
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Heritage Accommodation, Montague Island
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Motor Vessel |
Extended. |
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$590.00-$650.00 Tour - All Inclusive Single rates available, child rates for special tours. Group discounts.
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Guided tours of Montague Island
Guided tours of Montague Island take around four hours, and start and finish at Narooma.
Guided tours of Montague Island take around four hours, and start and finish at Narooma. The charter boat circumnavigates the island, giving you a chance to see the Fur Seal colony. At some times in the year, a range of other animals can be seen - including; Humpback and Southern Right Whales, dolphins and a variety of seabirds, including Little Penguins and Sooty Oystercatchers.
Tours also include an inspection of the island's historic lighthouse buildings and all tours on Montague Island are conducted by officers of the National Parks and Wildlife Services.
Please note that tours may be subject to late cancellation in the event of unfavourable weather and sea conditions.
Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates
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Highlights: |
Narooma Wharf and are subject to weather and numbers, Narooma
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Cruise to Montague Island, Narooma
See seal colonies, Montague Island
Travel back to Narooma, Narooma
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Motor Vessel |
Half Day or less. |
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$99.00-$130.00 Tour Only Prices vary with tour types. Contact Narooma Visitor Centre.
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Self-Catering Overnight Experiences
Two-night stays in beautifully restored heritage buildings for groups of up to 10 persons in the
Two-night stays in beautifully restored heritage buildings for groups of up to 10 persons in the Head Keeper's Quarters or up to eight persons in the Assistant Keeper's Cottage.
Cater for yourselves, relax and enjoy all the Island has to offer. Ideal for special occasions, getaways and corporate groups.
Accommodation, linen, boat transfers all provided. Just bring food and refreshments.
Take advantage of self-guided tour booklets to learn about the Island's history and wildlife at your leisure.
Available year-round.
Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates
| Start Locations: |
Highlights: |
Narooma Town wharf, Narooma
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Little Penguins & Nesting Seabirds, Montague Island
NSW Largest Fur Seal Colony, Montague Island
Heritage Lighthouse Accommodation, Montague Island
Humpback Whale migration (Spring), Montague Island
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| Travel by: |
Duration: |
Motor Vessel |
Extended. |
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$2400.00-$3600.00 Tour - All Inclusive Price includes transfers, accommodation, linen. Bring your own food and refreshments.
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