Flinders Island News

Interstate Hotel

  Built in 1911 the Interstate Hotel is one of the many historic buildings in Whitemark, the heritage-style Interstate, as the locals know it, has been in the care of the Aitken family for more than 50 years. The public bar looks like your average public bar is open 7 days a week and is […]

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Flinders Island Fishing

Just a short update on the fishing front. The weather has been horrible.  Lots of Easterly, then more Easterly.  Doesn’t do much for the fishing.  The pros always say you don’t catch much fish when it blows from the East. The few fine days we have had have been productive though.  King George whiting are […]

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Flinders Island Car Rentals Wins

  2010 Tasmanian Tourism  Award Winners Minister’s Young Achiever Award – Rowena Nicholls The Minister’s Young Achiever Award went to Rowena Nicholls, 32, who is the owner-operator of Flinders Island Car Rentals. Rowena has grown the business to now employ three people, and she contributes greatly to regional tourism through her work with the Flinders Island Tourism […]

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Flinders Fishing News

Thinking of doing a spot of fishing on Flinders Island here’s the latest from local Chris Fenner. Haven’t had much news on the fishing front due to the cold weather and cold water. However, the water is starting to warm up and the fish are starting to appear.   Trevally have returned, there are good numbers […]

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