Things to do

Discover a deserted beach

Some of the beaches on Flinders are tourist attractions in their own right (and yes, you do need to go to the wonderfully named Trousers Point on the south-west coast, have a barbecue and take the coastal walk to Fotheringate Beach). Others reward exploration, such as pristine Sawyers Beach or Allports Beach. Marshall Bay is your gateway to Castle Rock, an enormous granite boulder that is best viewed as the light changes at sunset.

Climb Mount Killiecrankie… or the Strzelecki Peaks

How energetic are you feeling? It’s a long, steep walk to the top of the range that reigns over the southern end of the island – the Strzelecki Peaks, named for the Polish explorer – and you’ll need to allow four to five hours return. It's worth it for knockout views across the Strait to the mainland. On the north of the island, Mount Killiecrankie is also steep but it’s an easier, shorter walk (three hours return) and the views are almost as good.

Walk to Stacky’s Bight

The only way to get into this secluded bay is on foot from Killiecrankie Beach (and if you’re lucky, you might be able to watch a fur seal frolic in the water as you walk). A rocky arch, a hidden beach, turquoise waters – this is one of the most picturesque spots on the island.

Hit the east coast

The wetlands of the east are a magnet for animals, from the wallabies at Patriarch Inlet to the swans, ducks and geese at Cameron Inlet. There’s plenty of good fishing here, too – just keep watch for hungry stingrays.