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Notable river spot · Flinders Council, Tasmania

Sentinel Island

Sentinel Island is a river spot in Flinders Council, Tasmania.

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Sentinel Island: 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 Sentinel Island

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 Sentinel Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -39.83896, 147.76907. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Sentinel Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Sentinel Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Sentinel Island?

    Nearby: Wingaroo Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 19 km), Sister Islands Conservation Area (sanctuary, 30 km), Strzelecki National Park (sanctuary, 64 km), Goose Island (river spot, 65 km), Deal Island Lighthouse (beach, 68 km), Kent Group National Park Marine Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 70 km).

    Is Sentinel Island worth visiting?

    Sentinel Island is listed as a notable river spot in Tasmania on Spotwander.