Sister Islands Conservation Area
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The Sister Islands Conservation Area, commonly called the Sisters Island Group,[1] is a conservation area of approximately 1,200 hectares (3,000 acres)[2] that comprises a group of three islands in Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia.[3]
| Sister Islands Conservation Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
  Sister Islands Conservation Area | |
| Location | Tasmania |
| Nearest city | Yarram in Victoria |
| Coordinates | 39°40′30″S 147°57′10″E |
| Area | 1,200 ha (4.6 sq mi) |
Features and location
The three islands within the conservation area that is located north of Flinders Island in the Furneaux Group, are the:
- Inner Sister Island, located at 39°41′42″S 147°55′1″E
- Outer Sister Island, located at 39°39′14″S 147°59′31″E
- Shag Reef, located at 39°40′19″S 147°59′42″E
