A walk by the beach and some fresh air is the best way to start and end your day on the island. 

Here are some of our favourite scenic spots with low tides and flat waters: 

• Palana Beach: Great for collecting shells

• Killiecrankie Beach: It has an amazing backdrop of Mt Killiecrankie. 

• Trousers Point: Stunningly clear waters overlooking Mt Strzelecki National Park. 

Be sure to pack towels, bathers, water, and snacks for a swim! Low tides are generally great for beach walking, so do check the tides on a weather app and plan ahead.

Killiecrankie diamonds come in a wide range of colours and the ones found on Flinders Island are clear, ice blue and pink gold. In comparison with quartz they are heavier, harder, smoother and colder to touch. Topaz is the birthstone for November and the gem for the 16th wedding anniversary. Legends have it that topaz has the power to protect the wearer from illness and accidents.

The best places to mine for Killiecrankie diamond are at Diamond Gully, located at the end of Quoin Farm.

North East River is a gorgeous inlet and rocky point on the island's northeastern tip. It’s a popular fishing spot for locals and a renowned salmon hotspot.

Killiecrankie Beach - besides surfing and swimming, Killiecrankie Beach is good for catching salmon, flathead or trevally.

Wharf at Lady Barron- located conveniently near the Lady Barron Store with plenty of bait and fishing supplies, the Wharf at Whitemark is another fishing spot with catches of squid and trevally.

Price: $5 admission fee

Run by island volunteers, this museum has a collection of over 8,000 artefacts, photos and documents. Learn more about the events and people that have shaped these islands.

Visit the museum’s website for opening hours and bookings.

Price: Free

See over 26 geosites on some of the most beautiful locations on Flinders Island. The Furneaux GeoTrail is a great way to learn and discover the important geological events that have shaped the current landscape of the island. 

Learn more about the trail on the Fruneaux GeoTrail website. 

The Furneaux group sports some of the most beautiful and exciting coastline in Australia. The mountains, in particular Mount Strzelecki, are spectacular with great granite cliffs, rocky ridges, distinctive summits, and forests running down to sandy beaches.

The best way to really connect with the land is by foot. Luckily there’s something to suit everybody from two-hour walks to extended hikes. We recommend downloading the All Trails App to view the tracks and trails.

Price: Free

A free and enjoyable community event for participants to walk, jog, run, volunteer, or simply watch. Enjoy a post-run coffee with the friendly team afterwards! 

Day & Time: Saturdays at 9 AM

Venue: The Flinders Wharf

Registrations are necessary. Register your spot on the run below.

Killiecrankie Beach is a beautiful beach and easy to access. In summer, Killiecrankie is really social and you will meet other friendly locals and visitors. The beach is also equipped with a picnic spot and gas bbq amenities.

Trousers Point is a highly popular beach spot with blue waters and white sand. Trousers Point is also equipped with a picnic spot and gas bbq amenities.

Allports Beach is a family-friendly beach with picnic spots, a camping area, gas bbq amenities and toilet amenities.

From Whitemark, drive north to Killiecrankie Bay. Take a stroll along this beautiful beach overlooked by the impressive Mt Killiecrankie.

Picnic at the free gas barbecue picnic area at Killiecrankie Beach or further north at Palana Beach. At Palana take the signed track to the wide sandy beach that is ideal for a long beach walk or often has enough swell for safe body surfing.

The tiny group of shacks at Palana was set up as a Radar Station during WW2 when the fear of a Japanese invasion was at its peak. Observe the lichen covered rocks and enjoy the white sandy beach with sweeping views to Inner Sister Island. Turn off to North East River to see Flinders Island most northern tip experience wildlife, fishing, great beaches with coastal vegetation. Don't forget to wave at every passing motorist.