Rotamah Island (Victoria)

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Rotamah Island is located approximately six kilometres from Paynesville, Victoria. It is accessible by boat from this town.

[edit] Features

• Eucalypt and banksia woodland
• Prolific bird life with over 190 species
• Kangaroos, Wallabies & possums

[edit] Recent History

• 1975 - Purchased by the Victorian Government
• 1978 - Rotamah and Little Rotamah Islands added to The Lakes National Park
• 1979 - Birds Australia leases the island's homestead to operate as the Rotamah Island Bird Observatory

[edit] External links

• Parks Victoria - The Lakes National Park