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Montague Island Assistant Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage

Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve

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Overview

Enjoy a weekend getaway in the historic Montague Island Assistant Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage and experience a unique adventure on Barunguba Montague Island.

Accommodation Details
Accommodation type Cottage
Bedrooms 3
Maximum guests 6
Facilities Toilets, showers, drinking water, barbecue facilities, kitchen, plates and cutlery, pots and pans, bed linen, tv, towels, electric power, rubbish bin
Opening times

Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve is closed during August.
Please note
  • A minimum age of 5 years applies for all visitors to Barunguba Montague Island.
  • Bookings should be made more than 7 days in advance to allow for boat transfers.
  • The cottage is only accessible by NPWS-contracted commercial boat operator. There is no private vessel access.
  • Boat transfers and a 1.5 hour tour of the island are included in your accommodation package. We'll send you more information after booking.
  • Optional snorkelling or diving trips with seals, or fishing charters can be arranged at an additional cost. More information will be provided after booking.
  • From October to the start of February, there is a significant increase in the number of birds nesting on the island.
  • Barunguba Montague Island is a remote offshore island so please arrive well prepared. You'll receive a safety briefing by NPWS staff on arrival at the island.
  • The path from the jetty to the cottage is steep. If you have reduced mobility, read this accessibility information before you book.  

Ever dreamed of being cast away on a deserted island? Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve, just 9km from Narooma on the NSW South Coast could make your dream come true. The historic Assistant Lighthouse Keeper’s cottage sleeps up to 6 is a remote haven for nature lovers, small get togethers and romantic getaways.

Wake up to the sounds of crashing waves and catch the magnificent views as the sun rises over the ocean. After a hearty breakfast, follow Barunguba Montague Island walking track to explore this unique landscape that preserves habitat for over 90 species of seabirds, not to mention seals, whales and dolphins.

As the wind whips up, head back inside and prepare a feast in the modern kitchen. Now that Montague Island Lighthouse is automated, you can rest easy that ships will be guided to safety while you wine and dine in comfort.

Take a virtual tour of Montague Island Assistant Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Also see

  • Aerial view of Montague Island lighthouse and cottage at sunset. Photo: Daniel Tran/OEH

    Montague Island Head Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage

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  • View of Montague Island Lighthouse perched among rocks on Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve. Photo: Stuart Cohen/OEH

    Montague Island Lighthouse

    Montague Island Lighthouse on Barunguba Montague Island is the perfect place to get in touch with history while seeing dramatic views, amazing birds and marine wildlife.

  • 3 people follow a ranger up a steep hill with a lighthouse on a guided tour of Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve. Photo © Daniel Tran

    Barunguba Montague Island walking track

    This 1.5 km coastal walk around Barunguba Montague Island is short but challenging. It takes you past the historic lighthouse and precious penguin breeding boxes.

 

Whale watching top spots

NSW national parks have the best vantage points to see whales during their annual migration, which takes place from May to November. Plan your next coastal adventure.

A humpback whale breaches the water off the NSW coast, near Sydney. Photo credit: Wayne Reynolds &copy Wayne Reynolds

 

Barunguba 360 experiences

Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve is a biodiversity hotspot. Explore our 360-degree interactive images to discover some of the threatened and unique animals that live and breed here.

Close up profile view of a threatened Gould's petrel adult bird. Photo: David Gallan © David Gallan

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