The Glennie Islands — Great Glennie, Dannevig, Citadel, and McHugh — are a rugged granite archipelago off the wild west coast of Wilsons Promontory National Park in Victoria's Gippsland region. These remote, windswept isles are surrounded by cool, nutrient-rich Bass Strait waters that surge through narrow channels and around rocky reefs. Great Glennie Island features a small sheltered cove with a pocket beach, while the entire group offers dramatic sea cliffs, offshore reefs, and dense kelp forests. Accessible only by private boat or charter, this is a pristine, adventurous snorkeling destination for those seeking solitude and raw, untamed marine environments far from the crowds.
Glennie Islands
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Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.5 mSwell Period 13 sWind Speed 8.8 knPrecipitation 20 mmTidal Phase flood
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© MattSullivan17DANGER: Explicit Risks Present
Glennie Islands has hazards marked as danger. Entering the water here means you may face serious risks to your personal safety.
- Strong Ocean Currents danger
Bass Strait currents and tidal movement between the islands can be powerful and unpredictable, particularly in channels between islands.
- Remote Location danger
The islands are isolated with no facilities, phone reception, or immediate emergency services; self-rescue or satellite communication is essential.
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High risk: Strong Ocean Currents
Bass Strait currents and tidal movement between the islands can be powerful and unpredictable, particularly in channels between islands.
High risk: Remote Location
The islands are isolated with no facilities, phone reception, or immediate emergency services; self-rescue or satellite communication is essential.
Moderate risk: Cold Water Temperature
Southern Ocean waters remain cold year-round (12-18°C), increasing risk of hypothermia during extended snorkeling sessions.
Moderate risk: Exposed Swell & Surge
South-westerly swells pound the exposed western shores with significant surge around rocks and reefs, especially in rough weather.
Low risk: Slippery Granite Rocks
The islands' granite shoreline and intertidal rocks are extremely slippery with marine growth, posing a slip-and-fall hazard during entry and exit.
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The Glennie Islands lie off the west coast of Wilsons Promontory, approximately 8 km south-west of the Tidal River area. Access is by private boat or charter only — launch from Yanakie or Port Welshpool, or join a guided kayak/boat tour from Tidal River. No public ferry service. The sheltered cove on Great Glennie Island's eastern side offers the most viable landing and snorkel entry point.
Parking & facilities
Park at Tidal River carpark within Wilsons Promontory National Park (park entry fees apply). From there, water access requires a kayak/boat launch from Norman Beach or Tidal River jetty. Alternatively, park at Yanakie boat ramp or Port Welshpool for private vessel launches.
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Wilsons Promontory National Park entry fee applies (per vehicle). Private boat launching fees may apply at Yanakie or Port Welshpool ramps. Charter costs vary.
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