Bass Strait Collection

Little blue penguin (Eudyptula minor), two standing on rocks at night, silhouetted against Melbourne city lights. St Kilda breakwater, Victoria, Australia. December 2016

Stormy weather, King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

The old pier at Lillies beach on Flinders Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

Melaleuca trees, so typical of the native foliage on King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

North east beach
The beautiful and empty beaches in the North east part of Flinders Island Tasmania are truly magnificent

Melaleuca trees, so typical of the native foliage on King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

Stokes point, Southern end of King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

Twelve Apostles, Port Campbell National Park along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia

Little penguin (Eudyptula minor) standing on rocks of St Kilda breakwater, returning to nest at dusk. Melbourne city in background. Victoria, Australia. December 2016

Map of Victoria and Tasmania. Map showing a southern section of Australia, Melbourne, the Bass Strait and the island of Tasmania. Plate 107 from The Times Atlas

Blotched Blue tongue Lizard
A Tasmanian blotched blue tongue lizard (tiliqua nigrolutea) with its tongue fully extended in a display of hissing bluff

Greater crested tern (Thalasseus bergii) flying over a breaking waves on a stormy day, with a rainbow in the background, Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia. Cropped

Blue Rocks, an area of coastline just north of Whitemark, Flinders Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania

Pennys Lagoon, a rare perched lake, northern coastline of King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia
A perched lake by definition is a perennial body of water whose surface level lies at a considerably higher elevation than those of other bodies of water, including aquifers

Wild Turkeys roaming in the countryside of King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

A herd of Beef cows in the dry summer months. King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania

The Twelve Apostles, near Port Campbell in the Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia. The Apostles are limestone stacks formed by erosion

Cows Grazing King Island Rurals
Cows Grazing in the rural area of King Island Tasmania Australia

Belladonna Lillies flowering in a field with mount Strzelecki in the Background. Flinders Island, Tasmania

Castle Rock and the colourful coastline at Marshall bay, Flinders Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania

Blue Rocks, an area of coastline just north of Whitemark, Flinders Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania

Allports beach, Flinders Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania

Fitzmaurice Bay, King Island, bass Strait, Tasmania

Half moon bay on the West coastline of King Island, has large rock-pools and magnificent red coloured lichen boulders of pink granite. Bass Strait, Tasmania

Copperhead snake, (Austrelaps superbus) King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania

Murray Grey cows eating Kelp by the coastline at Surprise bay, King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania

Shipwreck remains, Yellow rock beach, King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania

A view from Mount Tanner, Flinders Island, Tasmania

Lillies beach, Wybalena, Flinders Island, Tasmania

Murray Grey cattle at Surprise bay, King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

The old and historic shearing shed at Wybalena on Flinders Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

View to mount Strzelecki from Blue Rocks, Flinders Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

A row of old Macrocarpa Cypress trees on King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

Sea shells, King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

Pats river estuary, near Whitemark, Flinders Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania

Winter morning at Gentle Annie, King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

View to Cape Wickham, King Island, Bass Strait Tasmania

City of Melbourne Bay, named after a shipwreck, is a beautiful small cove on the Eastern coastline of King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania

Seal Rocks, King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

World Ocean Day
Twelve Apostles Great ocean road Bass Stair Victoria

Two sea stacks at Gibsons Steps and a receding wave, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Old and Abandoned house on King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

Old and abandoned farm hut in the rurals of King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

Bass straight after storm light
Clouds parting after a storm passes over Bass Strait and Flinders Island Tasmania

Yarra Creek Back Road King Island
A back road through the rural farmland at Yarra Creek King Island Tasmania Australia

Currie lighthouse King Island
The unique metal lighthouse in Currie Harbour King Island Tasmania Australia

View from Blow Creek estuary King Island
Blow Creek estuary and its entrance to the ocean at Sea Elephant Bay king Island Tasmania Australia

Badgers box Viewpoint King Island
Summer wildflowers spread like a carpet along the coastline at Badgers box. King Island Tasmania Australia

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"Bass Strait: A Tapestry of Natural Wonders and Coastal Beauty" In the enchanting realm of Bass Strait, where land meets sea, a myriad of captivating sights awaits. As darkness descends upon St Kilda breakwater in Victoria, Australia, two little blue penguins stand proudly on rocks, their silhouettes gracefully outlined against the dazzling city lights of Melbourne. This mesmerizing image captured during December 2016 became a joint winner in the COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021. Venturing further into this maritime wonderland, stormy weather envelopes King Island in Tasmania. The tempestuous skies above create an awe-inspiring backdrop for nature's drama to unfold. On Flinders Island lies the old pier at Lillies beach—a nostalgic testament to bygone eras and a reminder of the island's rich history within Bass Strait. Melaleuca trees dominate King Island's native foliage with their distinctive presence. These resilient plants add character to the landscape as they sway gently in sync with coastal breezes—an emblematic feature that defines this region's natural allure. The northeastern beaches beckon visitors with their pristine sands and crystal-clear waters—inviting all who seek solace or adventure amidst untamed beauty. Alongside these shores stands another congregation of Melaleuca trees; their collective majesty harmonizes perfectly with the surrounding environment. Embarking on a journey along Victoria's Great Ocean Road reveals yet another marvel—the Twelve Apostles standing tall against crashing waves within Port Campbell National Park. These towering limestone formations have become icons synonymous with both Australian grandeur and Bass Strait's indomitable spirit. A map unveils Victoria and Tasmania intertwined by Bass Strait—a geographical bond that unites these lands while offering endless exploration opportunities for intrepid souls seeking unforgettable experiences. Amidst this tapestry of wonders resides diverse wildlife such as the blotched blue tongue lizard—a creature whose vibrant scales mirror its surroundings while adding a touch of intrigue to the coastal ecosystem.