Moderate, selected walks are between 40 minutes - 1.5 hours. Participants must be able to climb a short ladder at the Island jetty and walk up and down the Island's steep and rocky terrain.

• Minimum age for participation on standard tours is 14 years.
• Minimum age of participation on family friendly tours is 7 years. * check departure page for dates
• Participants under 16 are to be accompanied by an adult.

Departure is guaranteed, subject to 6 people travelling.

Montague Island Nature Reserve is a gazetted Nature Reserve that holds significant biodiversity and cultural values. The Island is located 9 kilometres off shore from Narooma.

The Montague Island Heritage Listed Guesthouse provides accommodation for up to 12 guests. These beautifully appointed facilities have been restored in Edwardian style and provide sweeping ocean views, five bedrooms, two shared bathrooms (shower and toilet facilities), lounge, reading and TV room, dining and kitchen area. The accommodation was once the original head lighthouse keeper's quarters. Bed linen, bath towels and soap are provided. View gallery - coming soon

This trip supports wildlife conservation and research on Montague Island Nature Reserve. You will have the opportunity to participate in penguin monitoring and contribute to the long term protection of the Australia's third largest Little Penguin Colony. Download more information on the penguin monitoring

Transfer to Montague Island is on a fully surveyed and licensed passenger boat. The Island is 9kms off shore with a travel time of approximately 30 minutes. Sea conditions are frequently choppy. Tour departures may vary due to sea conditions. In some instances tours may be cancelled or delayed which may include a delayed departure to and from the Island. In the event of a tour being cancelled due to sea conditions a full refund will be provided.

Day 1 Boat travel to Montague Island and viewing of the resident seal colony. Explore the island and operating lighthouse on a guided tour and in the evening watch the little penguins coming ashore. LD

Day 2 A day to explore Montague Island with your National Parks and Wildlife Service guide and an opportunity to assist with little penguin surveys. BLD

Day 3 Enjoy your last exploration of the Island before our boat departure to Narooma. B
B - breakfast  L - lunch   D - dinner

Seasonal Wildlife Trends
Montague Island offers a great experience at any time of the year. If you're specific focus is wildlife this seasonal wildlife guide will assist you with planning for your trip.

• Seabird breeding season: September - December
• Whales: June - July and September - October
• Seabird and land birds: annually with peak season September - March
• Penguins: small numbers are present all year with peak season September - February
• Penguin moulting season: February - March
• Seals: small numbers are present all year with peak season September - March