Western Rocks (Tasmania)
Islets in Tasmania, Australia
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The Western Rocks, also known as Black Rocks, are a pair of islets located close to the south-western coast of Tasmania, Australia. The steep, wave-washed 0.29-hectare (0.0011 sq mi) islets are part of the Maatsuyker Islands Group, and comprises part of the Southwest National Park and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Site.[1][2]
LocationSouth West Tasmania
Coordinates43°37′48″S 146°15′00″E
ArchipelagoMaatsuyker Islands Group
Adjacent toSouthern Ocean
Detailed map of the Maatsuyker Islands Group, showing Western Rocks mid-left. | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | South West Tasmania |
| Coordinates | 43°37′48″S 146°15′00″E |
| Archipelago | Maatsuyker Islands Group |
| Adjacent to | Southern Ocean |
| Area | 0.29 ha (0.72 acres)[1] |
| Highest elevation | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Administration | |
Australia | |
| State | Tasmania |
| Region | South West |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Unpopulated |
Fauna
The only recorded breeding seabird species is the fairy prion with up to 20 pairs in a small patch of succulent vegetation.[1][2]
