Elizabeth Island lies just south of French Island in Western Port, Victoria, south-eastern Australia, and just north of Phillip Island. It is over 65 acres (26 hectares) in area and is an unincorporated area[1] of Victoria, one of the few privately owned, freehold islands in Victoria. Once used for farming, it has been converted into a holiday retreat, with the establishment of a pier and housing facilities. Access is via boat or helicopter.
The island rises to about 20 metres (66 feet) above sea level, and comprises fertile soil on volcanic rock and sandstone. It is covered mostly in native grass, with areas of native trees and shrubs, and a few large pine trees. There are a variety of bird species on and around the island. The area off the north eastern coast provides a feeding ground for native birds, including swans, when the tide is very low. The white-bellied sea eagle can be seen on the island at times, and nests on nearby French Island. The shoreline consists of pebblestone beach, with small areas of mangroves, sandstone, larger rocks, and some small areas of sand. There are a number of rock pools. The southern part of the island provides constant deep-water access and is close to a deep-water channel where various sea life is found. The island has direct access to Westernport Bay. There is a small rocky peninsula on the south eastern corner of the island, with mangroves and grasses. This area becomes separated at high tide.
History
The island bears the remnants of a shipwreck on its western beach, believed to be the rescue boat off a German ship. A former owner crashed his airplane on French Island attempting to view Elizabeth Island, having recently purchased it in a bar.
References
^"Map of local council wards in Victoria, prepared by the Australian Electoral Commission". Retrieved 2013-01-03.
External links
Department Of Primary Industries - Victorian Resources Online
Official Website
January 08, 2023
elizabeth, island, victoria, elizabeth, island, lies, just, south, french, island, western, port, victoria, south, eastern, australia, just, north, phillip, island, over, acres, hectares, area, unincorporated, area, victoria, privately, owned, freehold, island. Elizabeth Island lies just south of French Island in Western Port Victoria south eastern Australia and just north of Phillip Island It is over 65 acres 26 hectares in area and is an unincorporated area 1 of Victoria one of the few privately owned freehold islands in Victoria Once used for farming it has been converted into a holiday retreat with the establishment of a pier and housing facilities Access is via boat or helicopter Elizabeth Island VictoriaElizabeth IslandLocation off French IslandCoordinates38 25 0 48 S 145 22 8 4 E 38 4168000 S 145 369000 E 38 4168000 145 369000 Coordinates 38 25 0 48 S 145 22 8 4 E 38 4168000 S 145 369000 E 38 4168000 145 369000Map of French Island with much smaller Elizabeth Island close south Contents 1 Environment 2 History 3 References 4 External linksEnvironment EditThe island rises to about 20 metres 66 feet above sea level and comprises fertile soil on volcanic rock and sandstone It is covered mostly in native grass with areas of native trees and shrubs and a few large pine trees There are a variety of bird species on and around the island The area off the north eastern coast provides a feeding ground for native birds including swans when the tide is very low The white bellied sea eagle can be seen on the island at times and nests on nearby French Island The shoreline consists of pebblestone beach with small areas of mangroves sandstone larger rocks and some small areas of sand There are a number of rock pools The southern part of the island provides constant deep water access and is close to a deep water channel where various sea life is found The island has direct access to Westernport Bay There is a small rocky peninsula on the south eastern corner of the island with mangroves and grasses This area becomes separated at high tide History EditThe island bears the remnants of a shipwreck on its western beach believed to be the rescue boat off a German ship A former owner crashed his airplane on French Island attempting to view Elizabeth Island having recently purchased it in a bar References Edit Map of local council wards in Victoria prepared by the Australian Electoral Commission Retrieved 2013 01 03 External links EditDepartment Of Primary Industries Victorian Resources Online Official Website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Elizabeth Island Victoria amp oldid 1056221337, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
