Nicolas Baudin Island

Nicolas Baudin Island
Nicolas Baudin Island is located in South Australia
Nicolas Baudin Island
Nicolas Baudin Island
Geography
LocationGreat Australian Bight
Coordinates33°00′58″S 134°07′50″E / 33.01608°S 134.13054°E / -33.01608; 134.13054
Area10 ha (25 acres)[1]
Administration
Australia
Demographics
Population0

Nicolas Baudin Island is an island in the Australian state of South Australia about 500 metres (1,600 feet) west of Cape Blanche on the west coast of Eyre Peninsula about 25 kilometres (16 miles) south south-west of the town of Streaky Bay. The island is notable as a breeding site for Australian sea lions. The island has enjoyed protected area status since 2003 when it became part of the Nicolas Baudin Island Conservation Park.

  1. ^ Shaughnessy & Dennis, 2007, pages 85-86