Three Hummock Island, Tas.
Three Hummock Island sits just off the coast of North West Tasmania. It is a magical place of granite coastlines, protected coves, sweeping beaches and surprising diversity and an ideal location for a wide range of activities. The island attracts a number of special interest groups because of its varied flora and fauna and spectacular setting.
A secluded paradise, Three Hummock Island has one of the purest environments on the planet. Crystal clear water, white sandy beaches, inland lakes and forests remain largely untouched. Twenty kilometres away a Baseline Air Pollution Station consistently measures the air as the cleanest in the world.
Accommodation
Three Hummock Island is an ideal spot for a memorable getaway.��Two accommodation options are available - the Victorian homestead or the cottage.
The Homestead: sits nestled under established trees just a short stroll from the jetty on Chimney Corner. With sweeping views down Home Beach and across to nearby Hunter Island, the century-old Homestead is a remarkable place to stay. Recently renovated, the Homestead sleeps up to fourteen people in comfort, in five bedrooms. The three king bedrooms can be configured for twin share or for couples.
The dining room looks over Home Beach and is warmed by a combustion stove. There is a fully equipped kitchen and two new bathrooms. Unwind after a day���s beach-combing in the living room with its fire, TV and DVD player. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets on the large deck area that overlooks the beach while you prepare the day���s catch on the BBQ.
The Guest Cottage: the two bedroom Cottage is located near the vegetable garden, and shares the same beautiful beach views as the Homestead.�� The Cottage sleeps four. Rustic in style, but recently restored, it has a kitchen, lounge room with open fire, dining room and bathroom. There is no television.
About Three Hummock Island
Three Hummock Island is one of the islands of the Hunter Group, it sits off the north-west tip of Tasmania beyond Robbins Island. This island has been described as a coastal wonderland. It has dozens of beaches, some magnificent with breakers and sand dunes, others as small as 20 metres, protected by jutting granite boulders and seething with life. Its vegetation is rapidly returning to natural heaths under the new management program of the Parks and Wildlife Service.
For many centuries the island was a summer hunting ground for aborigines of the North West tribe who reached the island by swimming across five kilometres of open water from nearby Hunter Island. Its European discoverers were Bass and Flinders who named the island in 1798. More explorers, shipwrecked mariners and sailors followed.
There is a small settlement at Chimney Corner, a muttonbird hut at the north-east tip, a lighthouse at Cape Rochon, three airstrips, roads, fencing and a wharf. Seasonal muttonbirding takes place between March and April; the Commonwealth Government visits the island to maintain the lighthouse. Many paths on the island lead to locations of exceeding beauty. The 237 metre high South Hummock offers views of the island, nearby Hunter Island and Tasmania.
Getting There
Three Hummock Island is reached by air or sea.�� The island has an excellent airstrip (built for Telstra when the island served as a relay point for earlier communication systems).�� Charter flights can be arranged from mainland Australia or mainland Tasmania.�� On the island you will be driven from the plane/boat to your accommodation by the Managers.