Montague Island (Australia)
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The island viewed from Narooma, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) away
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| Location | Tasman Sea |
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| State | New South Wales |
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Montague Island Nature Reserve New South Wales |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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Australian fur seals located in the water adjacent to the island
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 Montague Island Nature Reserve
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| Nearest town or city | Narooma |
| Coordinates | 36°15′S 150°13′E / 36.250°S 150.217°ECoordinates: 36°15′S 150°13′E / 36.250°S 150.217°E |
| Established | January 1990 |
| Area | 0.81 km2 (0.3 sq mi) |
| Visitation | 6,000 (in 2002) |
| Managing authorities | NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
| Website | Montague Island Nature Reserve |
| See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
Montague Island is a continental island contained within the Montague Island Nature Reserve, a protected nature reserve that is located offshore from the South Coast region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The nearest town located onshore from the 81-hectare (200-acre) reserve and island is Narooma, situated approximately 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) to the northwest.
Montague Island is the largest island off the New South Wales east coast other than Lord Howe Island. It has been classified by the National Trust as a Landscape Conservation Area for its scenic, scientific and historical values. The Montague Island Light buildings are entered on the Register of the National Estate because of the architectural quality of the tower and residences.
The island was first sighted by Europeans in 1770 by James Cook and named Cape Dromedary, then identified as an island and named by the master of the Second Fleet convict transport Surprize after George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax.
Montague Island is a popular tourist destination, known for its lighthouse, wildlife, most especially little penguins (Eudyptula minor), and recreational activities; managed by the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS). Public access to the island is restricted to guided tours conducted by the NPWS in association with private operators.
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