Notable river spot · Tasmania, Tasmania
Mackerel Islets
Mackerel Islets is a river spot in Tasmania, Tasmania.
Mackerel Islets: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Mackerel Islets
Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Mackerel Islets — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -43.00450, 147.83655. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Mackerel Islets
- Tasman National Park · sanctuary · Tasman · ~8 km · Must-see
- Coal Mines Historic Site · sanctuary · Tasman · ~13 km · Must-see
- Dunalley Beach · beach · Tasman · ~14 km · Must-see
- Nubeena Church of Christ · church · Tasman · ~16 km · Must-see
- Port Arthur Historic Site · attraction · Tasman · ~20 km · Must-see
- Roaring Beach · beach · Tasman · ~20 km · Must-see
- Primrose Beach · beach · Tasmania · ~24 km · Must-see
- Carlton River · beach · Sorell · ~25 km · Must-see
- The Lanterns · viewpoint · Tasman · ~25 km · Must-see
- Okines Beach · beach · Sorell · ~31 km · Must-see
- Seven Mile Beach · beach · Tasmania · ~36 km · Must-see
- Tasman Island Lighthouse · sanctuary · Tasman · ~37 km · Must-see
- Lewis Park · park · City of Clarence · ~39 km · Must-see
- Iron Pot · river spot · City of Clarence · ~43 km · Must-see
- Howrah Beach · beach · Tasmania · ~47 km · Must-see
- Taroona Beach · beach · Kingborough · ~50 km · Must-see
- Bellerive Beach · beach · Tasmania · ~50 km · Must-see
- Hinsby Beach · beach · Kingborough · ~50 km · Must-see
Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Mackerel Islets
- Iron Pot · river spot · City of Clarence · ~43 km · Must-see
- Maria Island · river spot · Glamorgan-Spring Bay · ~55 km · Must-see
- Bruny Island · river spot · Tasmania · ~70 km · Must-see
- Tinpot Island · river spot · Tasman · ~1 km
- Dart Island · river spot · Tasman · ~3 km
- King George Island · river spot · Tasman · ~8 km
- Smooth Island · river spot · Tasman · ~10 km
- Clydes Island · river spot · Tasman · ~11 km
- Fulham Island · river spot · Sorell · ~14 km
- Boomer Island · river spot · Sorell · ~19 km
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Frequently asked
Are boats running today?
No visitor has reported the boating status for Mackerel Islets yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Mackerel Islets?
September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Mackerel Islets?
Nearby: Tasman National Park (sanctuary, 8 km), Coal Mines Historic Site (sanctuary, 13 km), Dunalley Beach (beach, 14 km), Nubeena Church of Christ (church, 16 km), Port Arthur Historic Site (attraction, 20 km), Roaring Beach (beach, 20 km).
Is Mackerel Islets worth visiting?
Mackerel Islets is listed as a notable river spot in Tasmania on Spotwander.