MONTAGUE ISLAND NATURE RESERVE
TWO NIGHT PACKAGE

 


Little penguin ©
Bruce Holmes
 
Montague Island ©
Inger Vandy
Seals at Montague ©
Bruce Holmes

 

Tour Highlights
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  • Exclusive opportunity to stay overnight on Montague Island
  • Island tour
  • Visit the operating lighthouse and museum
  • Seal colony viewing  
  • Significant seabird breeding area
  • Opportunity to assist seabird habitat restoration or research projects
  • Evening penguin viewing (seasonal September – March)
  • Spectacular coastal scenery
  • Whale migration (June – July and Oct – Nov)

 

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Depart Narooma Town Wharf at 9.30am for the boat crossing to Montague Island Nature Reserve with Narooma Charters. On the 30 minute boat crossing you may see dolphins, seabirds and other marine life before arriving at the resident seal colony. The number of Australian fur seals varies between about 50 for most of the year, to over 1,000 during the spring breeding season.

 

Between September and November, the Humpback and Southern Right Whales move south on their annual migration from warmer tropical waters to the cooler waters of the Antarctic. During this period you can enjoy whale watching and witness their spectacular behaviour against the beautiful background of the far south coast of NSW. 

On arrival to Montague Island we check into the beautifully restored heritage guesthouse which was once the Head Lighthouse Keepers Quarters.  Enjoy a hearty lunch before exploring the wealth of history and heritage Montague Island offers on a guided tour, including a visit to the lighthouse which has been operating since 1881. In the evening view the little penguins coming ashore. Little penguins live on the island all year while the other breeding seabirds are mainly there between September and March.

Day 2

Today is your day to enjoy and explore Montague Island – take a walk, relax and enjoy the views or join our National Parks and Wildlife Service guide on an optional activity undertaking conservation and research projects.

In the late 1800’s Montague Island Light station severely disturbed the Island's sandy soils.  Today as a result of early European settlement there are about 20 species of non-native plants (weeds) including kikuyu which has been the most invasive, spreading across nearly 40 per cent of the southern section of the Island.

More than 30,000 shearwaters, crested terns and little penguins nest and breed on Montague Island, making it one of the most significant seabird areas on the east coast of NSW. Recent research studies indicate the presence and continued spread of kikuyu represents the single greatest threat to seabirds on the Island and is responsible for fatally strangling a large number of penguins each year.   A feature of the overnight tours is the opportunity for visitors to participate in projects taking place on the island at the time of your visit.

In the evening take a night tour of the Lighthouse Museum.

Day 3

After breakfast enjoy your last exploration of the Island before our boat departure to Narooma. Our estimated arrival time to Narooma is 1.30pm.Please note that sea and weather conditions can alter scheduled activities and boat departure times from Montague Island at the last minute.

Full Program Details

Accommodation on Montague

Getting to Montague Island

Frequently Asked Questions

Snorkel and Dive – optional extra tours

Booking Terms and Conditions

Montague Island Wildlife Calendar

Photo Gallery

Participant Feedback

 

 

Location: Montague Island three day (2 night) tour

Duration: 3 Days (2 nights)

Departs: 9:30am Narooma, NSW South Coast

Room Type and Prices

Twin / Double Room

Single Room

Standard Price

$550 / person

$670 / person  

Public Holiday Price

$590 / person

$710 / person

Off Peak (1 May – 31 Aug) $495 / person $620 / person

 

What's Included

  • 2 nights accommodation in the Heritage Listed guesthouse
  • All meals while on the island
  • An opportunity to contribute to conservation and research
  • Wildlife viewing, Island and lighthouse tour and scheduled activities
  • Return boat transfers from Narooma
  • NPWS Guide

 

Date

Places available

Bookings

Notes
Fri 9 – Sun 11 Nov 07 0 Program full Click to email waiting list
Fri 16 – Sun 18 Nov 07 3 Make a booking .
Fri 23 – Sun 25 Nov 07 3 Make a booking .
Fri 30 Nov – Sun 2 Dec 07 6 Make a booking .
Fri 7 – Sun 9 Dec 07 8 Make a booking .
Thur 13 – Sun 16 Dec 07 0 Program full Click to email waiting list
Fri 21 – Sun 23 Dec 07 6 Make a booking .
Sun 30 Dec – Tue 1 Jan 08 10 Make a booking Public Holiday rate applies
Fri 18 – Sun 20 Jan 08 6 Make a booking .
Fri 22 – Sun 24 Feb 08 6 Make a booking .
Fri 14 – Sun 16 March 08 6 Make a booking .
Fri 11– Sun 13 April 08 6 Make a booking .
Fri 16– Sun 18 May 08 6 Make a booking .

 

**Interested in a date that's not listed - email us at bookings@conservaitonvolunteers.com.au or freecall 1800 032 501**