The Inner Rocks comprise a group of three steep rocky unpopulated islets located close to the south-western coast of Tasmania, Australia. Situated adjacent to the Southern Ocean, the 0.23-hectare (0.57-acre) islets are part of the Southwest National Park and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Site.[1][2]
Inner Rocks Location off the south western coast of Tasmania | |
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| Location | South western Tasmania |
| Coordinates | 43°31′12″S 146°09′00″E |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Southern Ocean |
| Total islands | 3 |
| Area | 6.69 ha (16.5 acres)[1] |
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Australia | |
| State | Tasmania |
| Region | South West |
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| Population | Unpopulated |
The vegetation is dominated by ferns and the succulent plant pig face. Recorded breeding seabird species are the fairy prion (102 pairs) and common diving-petrel (100 pairs). The metallic skink is present.[2]
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