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Montague Island Nature Reserve, which sits just 9km off Narooma, is a haven for marine and animal life. 
The NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service manages the island and its wildlife, which includes the state's largest colony of Australian and New Zealand fur seals. It is also one of the largest little penguin breeding sites in Australia and is home to a wide variety of birds from peregrine falcons, crested terns and silver gulls. The Montague Lighthouse was first lit in November 1881 eventually being converted to a fully automatic system in 1986 and remains part of a mainstay of our coastal navigation system. Guided visits to the Island include a tour of the historic buildings and light keeping facilities and an opportunity to learn about Montague's remarkable plants and animals together with the island's geographical, Aboriginal and European history. But apart from the amazing wildlife and the history of the lighthouse, there's an even more intriguing story - it's the story of a mother and her two sons. Looking back to the mainland from Montague Island you can't help but feel like you're being watched by the imposing Mount Dromedary (Gulaga). In this story, Gulaga's youngest son Little Dromedary (Najanuga) stayed behind to look after his mother while his brother Montague Island (Baranguba) ran away to sea and never came home. These natural icons have great environmental, historic and cultural significance. Guided tours to Montague Island operate daily (dependent on minimum numbers and weather and sea conditions). Overnight stays on the Island are now available and, along with all guided tours, can be booked through the Narooma Visitor Centre. From September to November tours extend to include whale watching. If you want to play a part in the Island's natural heritage, special conservation tours are now offered.
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