The Sister Islands Conservation Area, commonly called the Sisters Island Group,[1] is a conservation area of approximately 1,200 hectares (3,000 acres)[2] that comprises a group of three islands in Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia.[3]

Sister Islands Conservation Area Tasmania
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Sister Islands Conservation Area Location in Tasmania
Nearest town or city	Yarram in Victoria
Coordinates	39°40′30″S 147°57′10″E
Area	1,200 hectares (3,000 acres)
See also	Protected areas of Tasmania

Features and location

The three islands within the conservation area that is located north of Flinders Island in the Furneaux Group, are the:

• Inner Sister Island, located at 39°41′42″S 147°55′1″E
• Outer Sister Island, located at 39°39′14″S 147°59′31″E
• Shag Reef, located at 39°40′19″S 147°59′42″E

See also

• Kent Group National Park

References

External links

• Harris, Stephen; Reid, Anthony, eds. (2010). "Inner (West) Sister Island Scientific Expedition" (PDF). Hamish Saunders Memorial Trust, New Zealand and the Resource Management and Conservation Division, DPIPWE, Tasmania. Hobart: Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. ISBN 978-0-7246-6573-0.

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