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]

References

  1. ↑ Glaetzer, Sally (17 November 2013). "An island of your own". The Mercury (The Sunday Tasmanian). Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  2. ↑ "Tasmania 2011: The Rogue Castle of Dunalley Harbour". Grumpy neighbour. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  3. ↑ Claridge, Alice (6 May 2014). "Bright future for Australia’s oldest pub, the Hope and Anchor". The Mercury. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  4. ↑ http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/28890428.jpg
  5. ↑ http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-deNRwZMbNRA/U8XbkOGMpCI/AAAAAAAAd6g/tYMASjZtFu0/s1600/P1680745-boomer-island-castle-july-2014-adj-photo_by_sharka_todd.jpg
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