Boomer Island (Tasmania)

Coordinates: 42°43′05″S 147°52′26″E / 42.718°S 147.874°E / -42.718; 147.874 Boomer Island is a privately owned island in south east Tasmania, Australia.

It is connected via an isthmus to the mainland in Boomer Bay, which itself lies within Blackman Bay. It is known for a large castle built upon it. It is owned by businessman Gunter Jaeger.[1][2]

For approximately 30 years Gunter Jaeger was the owner of the Hope and Anchor Hotel. This tavern was built in 1807 and is claimed to be Australia's oldest pub.[3]

The island can be seen in the following photographs[4][5]

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