Barunguba / Montague Island
Native name: Barunguba | |
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The island viewed from Narooma, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) away | |
Interactive map of Montague island (Barunguba) | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Tasman Sea |
| Administration | |
Australia | |
| State | New South Wales |
| Montague Island Nature Reserve | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Australian fur seals located in the water adjacent to the island | |
Montague Island Nature Reserve | |
| Location | New South Wales |
| Nearest city | Narooma |
| Coordinates | 36°15′S 150°13′E / 36.250°S 150.217°E |
| Area | 0.81 km2 (0.31 sq mi) |
| Established | January 1990 |
| Visitors | 6,000 (in 2002) |
| Governing body | NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
| Website | Official website |
Barunguba / Montague Island is a continental island contained within the Montague Island Nature Reserve, a protected nature reserve that is located offshore from the South Coast region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The nearest town located onshore from the 81-hectare (200-acre) reserve and island is Narooma, situated approximately 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) to the northwest.