Swainson Islands
Islands in Tasmania, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Swainson Island.
The Swainson Islands are an unpopulated group of five islands and rocks located off the south western coast of Tasmania, Australia. The 15.76-hectare (38.9-acre) group of islands are situated close to the southern end of the western coast of Tasmania, where the mouth of Port Davey meets the Southern Ocean. The Swainson Islands are part of the Southwest National Park and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Site.[1][2][3]
Quick Facts Geography, Location ...
Location off the south western coast of Tasmania | |
Geography | |
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Location | South western Tasmania |
Coordinates | 43°21′36″S 145°55′12″E |
Adjacent to | |
Total islands | 5 |
Major islands | |
Area | 15.76 ha (38.9 acres) |
Administration | |
Australia | |
State | Tasmania |
Region | South West |
Demographics | |
Population | Unpopulated |
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The islands that comprise the group are:
More information Name, Area ...
Name | Area | Coordinates | |
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ha | acre | ||
Big Caroline Rock | 2.19 | 5.4 | 43°21′36″S 145°54′36″E |
Hay Island | 1.85 | 4.6 | 43°21′36″S 145°56′55″E |
Lourah Island | 4.86 | 12.0 | 43°21′00″S 145°58′48″E |
Shanks Islands | 2.72 | 6.7 | 43°20′24″S 145°57′00″E |
Swainson Island | 4.14 | 10.2 | 43°21′36″S 145°55′12″E |
Total | 15.76 | 38.9 |
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