Busby Islet

Busby Islet
Busby Islet is located in South Australia
Busby Islet
Busby Islet
Geography
LocationNepean Bay
Coordinates35°37′27″S 137°38′26″E / 35.62416°S 137.6405°E / -35.62416; 137.6405
Area10 ha (25 acres)[1]
Highest elevation1 m (3 ft)[2]
Administration
Australia
Demographics
Population0

Busby Islet (also known as Bushy Island and Anchorage Island) is an islet in the Australian state of South Australia located in Nepean Bay on the north coast of Kangaroo Island about 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) north of the municipal seat of Kingscote. The islet and adjoining areas are notable as habitat for bird life. The islet has enjoyed protected area status since 1909 and since at least 1972, have been part of the Busby Islet Conservation Park.

  1. ^ NPWS, 1987, page 26
  2. ^ Robinson et al, 1996, page 301