Tuesday 13th October, 2015 Derwent Sailing Squadron, Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay FOMI invites bids for this beautiful painting of the Maatsuyker Island lighthouse. Funds raised will contribute towards urgent conservation works on the lighthouse. The winning bid will be announced at this year’s FOMI AGM. The FOMI AGM will be held on Tuesday 13th October […]
Tuesday 13th October, 2015 Derwent Sailing Squadron, Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay AGM commences 6.00 pm, followed by dinner at 6.30 pm. If you would like to stay for dinner please arrive at the DSS and order by 5.45 pm. Join us for the Friends of Maatsuyker Island AGM, annual dinner and art auction. This year’s […]
11th Australian Wooden Boat Festival Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th & Monday 9th February 2015 Wildcare groups, the Friends of Deal, Maatsuyker and Tasman Islands, will be on the Hobart waterfront for the three days of this spectacular gathering of all things nautical. On show will be displays of the history of these remote islands as […]
FRIENDS OF DEAL, MAATSUYKER AND TASMAN ISLANDS – WILDCARE INC FUNDRAISER RAFFLE Raffle tickets (in books of 10 tickets) are now available for the Friends of Deal, Maatsuyker and Tasman Islands – Wildcare Inc. major fundraising raffle. All funds raised will support the ongoing restoration and conservation of the natural and built heritage of Deal, […]
Have a listen to John Cook, the second longest serving keeper in Australia. A fascinating interview with the ABC. John worked on Maatsuyker Island, Tasman Island, Eddystone Point and Bruny Island. Click here for the ABC Interview
Ever wondered what life was like as a lighthouse keeper? Check out this film from 1949 showing life on Maatsuyker Island. Australians at Work
There has long been a fascination with the island life of lighthouse keepers. Check out the link below to get a better understanding of what daily life was like for these folk. Maatsuyker Island Photo Gallery