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Montague Island Head Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage

Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve

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Overview

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

Accommodation Details
Accommodation type Cottage
Bedrooms 5
Maximum guests 10
Facilities Toilets, showers, drinking water, barbecue facilities, kitchen, plates and cutlery, pots and pans, bed linen, heating, 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. You'll receive more information after booking.
  • Optional snorkelling or diving trips with seals, or fishing charters can be arranged at an additional cost. We'll send you more information 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.  

What could be more romantic than a night on an island in an historic lighthouse keeper’s cottage? Perfect for a special getaway or memorable occasion with friends and family, you’ll get a taste of island life on this unique wilderness sanctuary.

Built in 1881, the heritage cottage has been lovingly restored in the style of the era, except for one important feature. You’ll have access to all the modern conveniences to ensure your stay is comfortable and relaxed.

While on the island, take a walk on Barunguba Montague Island walking track or simply unwind on the wide verandah and watch for whales out at sea. Steal a moment of solitude in the secluded courtyards and reading rooms, or cook up an island feast in the fully-equipped kitchen.

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

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Also see

  • View of Montague Island Assistant Lighthouse Keepers Cottage at sunrise. Photo: Daniel Tran/OEH

    Montague Island Assistant Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage

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

  • 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.

 

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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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