Furneaux Geotrail

The Furneaux Geotrail Emita is an opportunity to learn about the geological heritage of Flinders Island and the adjacent Bass Strait archipelago.

It acts as a companion guide to the island's popular visitor attractions and is easy to use with its web app structure. Look out for the Geotrail signage to fully experience the local geological heritage.

The Geotrail allows you to learn about ten geosites located throughout Flinders Island and appreciate the stories that define the landscape. Each geosite has a unique story waiting to be discovered. Popular geosites include Tomahawk Bay, which offers some of the oldest rocks on the island, and Killiecrankie Diamonds, where you will find gemstones that inspire the name.

Flinders Island is an all-year-round destination, but the best time to visit and explore the Geotrail is during the mild months of spring and autumn.

To visit Flinders Island and try the Furneaux Geotrail, you need to take a flight from Essendon Airport in Melbourne, Victoria. Airlines servicing the island are Sharp Airlines and Rex Airlines, with daily flights from Victoria and Launceston.

The Furneaux Geotrail Emita is an incredible way to learn about the geological heritage of Flinders Island. With its user-friendly web app structure and ten geosites to explore, it is an opportunity to discover stories written in the landscape that make Flinders Island unique. Get ready to explore the island, fly to Flinders Island today!