Inner Rocks
Island in Tasmania, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Inner Rocks comprise a group of three steep rocky unpopulated islets located close to the south-western coast of Tasmania, Australia. Situated adjacent to the Southern Ocean, the 0.23-hectare (0.57-acre) islets are part of the Southwest National Park and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Site.[1][2]
Location off the south western coast of Tasmania | |
Geography | |
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Location | South western Tasmania |
Coordinates | 43°31′12″S 146°09′00″E |
Adjacent to | Southern Ocean |
Total islands | 3 |
Area | 6.69 ha (16.5 acres)[1] |
Administration | |
Australia | |
State | Tasmania |
Region | South West |
Demographics | |
Population | Unpopulated |
Flora and fauna
The vegetation is dominated by ferns and the succulent plant pig face. Recorded breeding seabird species are the fairy prion (102 pairs) and common diving-petrel (100 pairs). The metallic skink is present.[2]
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