Vansittart Island
Island Remote Tasmanian island in Bass Strait
An island in Bass Strait off Tasmania, Vansittart Island is known for coastal birdlife, rocky shorelines and occasional visits by anglers and nature boat tours.
Vansittart Island is an island in Bass Strait belonging to the Furneaux Group in Tasmania. The island is one of several small islands used historically and presently for pastoral activities and wildlife habitat.
Landscape is typically coastal and windswept, with pastures and remnant native vegetation; the islands of the Furneaux Group support seabirds and marine life and have a history of sealing and grazing.
Vansittart Island lies in Bass Strait between the larger islands of Flinders and Cape Barren, northeast of Tasmania’s mainland.
- Archipelago location: Part of the Furneaux Group of islands in Bass Strait and lies between Flinders Island and Cape Barren Island.
How to Get to Vansittart Island #
Access is by private boat from the Tasmanian mainland; there are no regular ferry services. Approach information should be confirmed with Tasmanian maritime authorities and local charts before attempting a landing.
Tips for Visiting Vansittart Island #
- Vansittart Island in Tasmania is remote - check local regulations and obtain any necessary permits for landing.
- Weather can change rapidly; carry sufficient fuel and communication equipment when approaching by private vessel.
Best Time to Visit Vansittart Island #
Tasmanian offshore islands are best visited in the warmer months when sea conditions are reasonable; outside of that window islands can be unsafe to approach.
Weather & Climate near Vansittart Island #
Vansittart Island's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (726 mm/year).
January
January is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 71 mm of rain.
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 71 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
