Getting here
Flinders Island is accessible by a number of transport options. There are flights available from Melbourne, Launceston or Bridport.
Flinders Island Aviation are offering discounted charter rates for people coming over for the Running Festival.
Further information here, including links to several transport providers
Accommodation
Flinders Island has a variety of accommodation options to suit a range of needs. Accommodation is centered around the two towns of Whitemark and Lady Barron, however there are a number of options outside of town for people who want to get away from it all.
Further information here, including links to several accommodation options
Food
Whether you're treating yourself to a meal out or cooking at home, Flinders Island has a variety of fresh local produce to suit your requirements.
Lady Barron has a supermarket, the Lady Barron Store, and a pub, the Furneaux Tavern. You may need to book evening meals, so be sure to check in if you’re planning a meal out.
Whitemark has a supermarket, Walkers, and a pub, the Interstate Hotel. There’s also the Flinders Island Sports & RSL, Cate Cooks and Flinders Island Bakery.
Opening hours:
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Cate Cooks
- Friday 8:30am to 2:30pm
- Saturday 10am to 7:30pm
- Flinders Island Interstate Hotel
- Friday 11am to 10pm (food served 12-1:30pm and 5-7:30pm)
- Saturday 11am to 10pm
- Sunday 1pm to 6pm
- Corner cafe open 8am till 11am every day
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The Wharf
- Friday 11am to 8pm (happy hour 3-8pm)
- Saturday 9am to 8pm
- Sunday 9am to 2pm
- Furneaux Tavern
- Everyday, 11am to 10pm (food served 12-2pm and 6-7:30pm)
- Everyday, 11am to 10pm (food served 12-2pm and 6-7:30pm)
- Flinders Island Bakery
- Friday and Monday, 7am till 4pm
- Friday and Monday, 7am till 4pm
- Tav Shack
- Sunday 1st September, 9am till 1pm
- Sunday 1st September, 9am till 1pm
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Missing Goose
- Saturday August, 8am till 3pm
- Sunday September, 11am till 4pm
Car rental
Spoiler alert, there is no public transport on Flinders Island. There are a number of local businesses who rent out cars on the island, whether you are arriving at Flinders Island Airport or Lady Barron.
Further information is available here, including links to several car rental operators on Flinders
Banner photo credit: Paul Hoelen Photography