Local, National, and International assoc

Local, National, and International associations

Montague Island maintains firm state and national associations owing to its standing as a nature reserve under the NPWS. Montague Island Nature Reserve hosts one of the longest running seabird research programs in the world. This, combined with the unique species present, the accessibility of the island and its geographical location and significant size highlights the importance of Montague Island ecologically and scientifically.

The nature reserve offers a protective sanctuary to

species of local and national concern.

The lighthouse itself maintains strong associations with past lighthouse keeping families owing to

the significant period of time the lightstation was

manned.