Smooth Island (Tasmania)

Smooth Island
Smooth Island sunset
Smooth Island
Location in Tasmania
Geography
LocationNorfolk Bay
Coordinates42°56′42″S 147°47′06″E / 42.94500°S 147.78500°E / -42.94500; 147.78500
ArchipelagoSloping Island Group
Area59.31 ha (146.6 acres)
Coastline3.38 km (2.1 mi)
Highest elevation44 m (144 ft)
Administration
StateTasmania
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Smooth Island, is a privately owned island with an area of 59.31 ha (146.6 acres) lying close to the south-eastern coast of Tasmania, Australia. The island is part of the Sloping Island Group situated in Norfolk Bay and surrounded by the Tasman and Forestier Peninsulas. The towns Dunalley and Murdunna are nearby. Smooth Island differs from other Tasmanian islands as it has an unencumbered freehold title down to the high-water mark.