Boomer Island (Tasmania)

Boomer Island is a tied island in the south east region of Tasmania, Australia. It is known for a large castle built upon it and is owned by Gunter Jaeger, a businessman.[1][2]

Boomer Island
Boomer Island is located in Tasmania
Boomer Island
Boomer Island
Location in Tasmania
Geography
Coordinates42°52′16″S 147°50′28″E / 42.871°S 147.841°E / -42.871; 147.841
Adjacent toBoomer Bay, Blackman Bay, Tasman Sea
Administration
Australia
StateTasmania
RegionSouth East
Additional information
Time zone
 • Summer (DST)

Tenure

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The landmass is Crown land from the high-water mark to 30 metres inland. The landlocked parcel of land within this crown land is privately owned.

Geography

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An artificial tombolo connects the landmass to the mainland in Boomer Bay, which itself lies within Blackman Bay.

The island can be seen in several public photographs.[3][4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Glaetzer, Sally (17 November 2013). "An island of your own". The Mercury (The Sunday Tasmanian). Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Tasmania 2011: The Rogue Castle of Dunalley Harbour". Grumpy neighbour. Archived from the original on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  3. ^ Unknown. "Untitled photograph". Archived from the original on 28 January 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  4. ^ Sharka Todd (July 2014). "Boomer Island Castle". Archived from the original on 6 March 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2015.