Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve, just off the south coast near Narooma, offers the chance to experience a spectacular wildlife wonderland. Choose a day trip or indulge your inner mariner and stay in historic lighthouse accommodation. Barunguba / Montague Island is a continental island contained within the Montague Island Nature Reserve, a protected nature reserve that is located offshore from the South Coast region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia.
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Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve is a special place. Here are just some of the reasons why: Colonial heritage A sacred place A sanctuary for seabirds, seals and whales Plants and animals protected in this park Colonial heritage Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve, just off the south coast near Narooma, offers the chance to experience a spectacular wildlife wonderland. Choose a day trip or indulge your inner mariner and stay in historic lighthouse accommodation. Environment The island has a breathtaking landscape of contrasting colours, and has stunning vistas for all aspiring photographers! Around 9km offshore from Narooma on the mainland, the isolation of this island has protected its native flora & fauna. Montague Island Environment Montague Island Explore Baranguba So many reasons to visit: Things to do Boat tours to Montague Island Nature Reserve leave from Narooma and offer a variety of experiences. One of the most popular is snorkelling and diving with the playful seals, which you can do through operators including Underwater Safaris, Montague Island Discovery Tours and Narooma Charters.
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Situated off the far South Coast of New South Wales, Montague Island Nature Reserve is instantly recognisable with its iconic lighthouse rising up over an undulating green landscape dotted with boulders and fringed by turquoise waters. The island has been managed for conservation since 1953 and was gazetted as a nature reserve under the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act (1974) in 1990 In 2018, large areas of Montague Island were declared as Barunguba Aboriginal Place under the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act (1974) recognising the significance of the island to local. Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve, just off the south coast near Narooma, offers the chance to experience a spectacular wildlife wonderland. Choose a day trip or indulge your inner mariner and stay in historic lighthouse accommodation. Any way you experience it, the incredible heritage, wildlife and breathtaking island views could keep. Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve Open, check current alerts Local All the practical information you need to know about Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve. Getting there and parking Best times to visit Weather, temperature and rainfall Facilities Maps and downloads Safety messages Prohibited Getting there and parking
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Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve is one of NSW south coast's major attractions. Barunguba Montague Island is a mecca for wildlife and a top destination for whale watching, seal viewing, penguin tours, scuba diving, snorkelling, seal dives, grey nurse shark dives, wildlife cruises and bird watching trips. Unique wildlife Montague Island The island is home to native fur seals, and a little penguin colony. It's also a nesting ground for shearwaters and crested terns and many other species. In it's crystal clear, turquoise waters you'll see an abundance of fish, dolphins and, of course, the whales! Whales
Located 9km South of Narooma, Barunguba Montague Island is a 20 minute boat ride away and is part of Montague Island Nature Reserve, a protected reserve which is home to penguins, seals, dolphins, a wide array of fish and bird life, and at certain times of the year, whales. Location The simple fact that Montague is a massive island located near the East Australian Current gives it an incredibly unique environment. With it only being located 5 nautical miles from the continental shelf, its environment is heavily impacted by its size and precise location.
Montague Island Nature Reserve Photo Stuart Cohen Office of Environment and Heritage Flickr
Based in Narooma, Montague Island Adventures offers a range of tours running from three to four hours. If you're interested in a land-based excursion, which includes visits to the island's Australian and New Zealand fur seal colonies and well as its distinctive granite lighthouse built in 1881, you can choose from a morning or an afternoon tour. Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. Please note: A minimum age of 5 years applies for all visitors. Barunguba Montague Island is only accessible via one of NSW National Parks and Wildlife contracted commercial vessel tour operators.
