Discover Barunguba Montague Island
Experience one of the South Coast's most popular attractions
Take a trip out on our comfortable boats to Barunguba (Montague Island), approximately 8 km offshore. This pristine, unspoilt island is surrounded by the bluest waters you've seen. Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve is home to penguins, a resident seal colony and has rich historic links to Indigenous culture, Narooma and the South Coast boating industry. The island is approximately 80 hectares in size and its lighthouse has been in operation since 1881. We've been taking visitors on Barunguba Montague Island tours since 1983!
What you'll see
- Resident seal colony
- Migrating whales (Sept-Nov)
- Pods of friendly dolphins
- Little Penguins (evening tours Sep-late Jan)
- Historic lighthouse (in operation since 1881)
- Basking sunfish, manta rays, and pelagic fish
- Pristine island surrounded by blue waters
What to bring
- Drink bottle / personal water
- Appropriate footwear for walking tours
- Sun protection: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, sun-smart clothing
- Jacket and/or raincoat in case of changing weather
- Camera
Tour Information
Journey Time: All tours involve a 25 minute boat trip each way. On the return journey we may stop for dolphins or whales which can extend the time. Little Penguins: Home to around 10,000 pairs! Their nightly migration can be viewed on evening tours between September and late January.
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Departure Times
8:00 AM
Duration
4 hours
Pricing
Adult $150 • Child $130 • Family $520
Lands on island; see seal colonies; NPWS guided tour: lightstation, inside lighthouse, southern walking track.
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11:15 AM & 5:00 PM
Duration
2.5 hours
Pricing
Adult $130 • Child $110 • Family $440
Lands on island; see lightstation; walk inside the lighthouse.
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11:10 AM
Duration
3.5 hours
Pricing
Adult $150 • Child $130 • Family $520
Lands on island; includes lighthouse tour + snorkel with seals.
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Late afternoon / Evening
Duration
2.5-3.5 hours
Pricing
Adult $130 • Child $120 • Family $450
Lands on island; lighthouse visit; sunset views.
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Evening
Duration
2.5-3.5 hours
Pricing
Adult $150 • Child $130 • Family $520
Land on island; lighthouse; watch penguins come home at sunset (Sep-end Jan).
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8:00 AM
Duration
4.5 hours
Pricing
Adult $150 • Child $130 • Family $520
Includes whales (in season); full NPWS guided tour on island.
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11:00 AM
Duration
3.5 hours
Pricing
Adult $150 • Child $130 • Family $520
Same as above but shorter afternoon option.
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TBA
Duration
3.5 hours
Pricing
Adult $150 • Child $130 • Family $520
Includes whales (in season), island landing + lighthouse + penguins at sunset.
Book This TourDeparture Times
8:30 AM & 12:00 PM
Duration
2.5 hours
Pricing
Adult $100 • Child $90 • Family $350
Boats out to Montague Island; see seal colonies; may see whales in season; no landing on island.
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