North Bass Strait Islands

Made up of Judgement Rocks, South West Isle, Erith Island, Dover Island, Deal Island and North East Isle.

These are the most northerly of Tasmania’s islands. They lie off the coast of Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.

Judgement Rocks is an important Australian fur seal breeding site, the largest of only five sites in Tasmanian waters. It is especially significant because, unlike other sites, it is secure from the high seas when pups are young and vulnerable.

You need permission to land on the Island. Near-shore boating or fishing activity is also discouraged to minimise disruption.

Made up of Hogan Island, Twin Islets (North), Twin Islets (South), Long Island, Round Island and East Island.

Round Island is a small, pristine island where a range of seabirds breed, including the little penguin, short-tailed shearwater, fairy prion, common diving petrel and Pacific gull. It is also home to White’s skinks and metallic skinks.

Made up of Curtis Island, Cone Island, Sugarloaf Rock and Devils Tower.

Sugarloaf Rock’s unique shape is a landmark to fishermen and sailors, and of considerable aesthetic value. Fairy prions breed in rock crevices and Australian fur seals are present on a boulder ledge at the south-western tip.

Made up of Rodondo Island, West Moncoeur Island and East Moncoeur Island.

West Moncoeur Island is an important Australian fur seal breeding colony, well-protected from storms. Two smaller islands off the southern end also have breeding populations of Australian fur seals.

Made up of Craggy Island, Wright Rock and Bass Pyramid.

Bass Pyramid is a spectacular, two-sectioned oval island with steep granite 90-degree rock cliffs rising to more gently sloping, sparsely vegetated areas and a flat summit. The two sections are connected by a rock bridge. The main east to west gulch is cluttered with the remains of artillery shells and missiles. There are steeply sloping wave platforms in the north and south, on which seals haul out. The Australasian gannet has been seen roosting on this island.